AI Update, April 25, 2025: AI News and Views From the Past Week

Artificial Intelligence — Fri., Apr. 25, 2025

Catch up on the latest AI news and developments, including YouTube's AI Overviews test and Trump's executive order for an AI education initiative.

Google finds UK workers can save 122 hours a year using AI for administrative tasks, while Baidu launches cheaper and upgraded AI models.

OpenAI introduces a "lightweight" version of its deep research tool, and Microsoft reveals it used AI for an unnoticed ad. OpenAI also partners with NTT Data to bring AI agents to Japan, and Adobe adds new Firefly models and third-party AI tools to Creative Cloud.

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