Weekly News: April 14-18, 2025
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Last Week’s News Today
Just published: LAWDROID AI Weekly News Report covering April 14-18's most consequential AI developments:
OpenAI's new reasoning models (o3 and o4-mini) hallucinate at surprisingly high rates, raising reliability concerns
Scout AI emerges with $15M funding to build "robotic armies for the good guys"
Police departments deploying AI-generated social media bots to monitor protesters
Artists and actors face growing challenges as AI replicates their work and likenesses
Johnson & Johnson shifts AI strategy, finding only 10-15% of GenAI projects deliver significant value
As AI continues to reshape our legal, business, and social landscapes, staying informed isn't just helpful; it's essential for navigating what's coming next.
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