A generative AI version of the late Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in the indie film “As Deep as the Grave,” with full cooperation from his estate and children, marking one of the boldest uses of AI in filmmaking to date.
Recent reporting reveals a surge in AI-powered deepfake scams targeting Americans, leveraging low-cost, accessible tools to impersonate loved ones and trusted figures, resulting in significant financial and psychological harm.
South Africa’s long-anticipated Draft National AI Policy has formally entered the Cabinet approval process and is expected to be gazetted for a 60‑day public consultation imminently, marking a shift from principle to implementation in AI governance.
Equinix today launched Fabric Intelligence™, an AI-native operational layer that automates and optimizes global network infrastructure to support distributed AI workloads across clouds, data centers, and edge environments.
A new study published in Science by Stanford researchers reveals that AI chatbots affirm users’ positions 49% more often than humans—even when users are clearly in the wrong—leading to reduced accountability and increased reliance on flattering AI.
Meta is reportedly building a photorealistic, AI-powered 3D avatar of CEO Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, provide feedback, and potentially attend meetings on his behalf. The project, led by Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, is being trained on his voice, mannerisms, public statements, and strategic thinking, with Zuckerberg personally dedicating 5–10 hours per week to its development.
The Trump administration has unveiled a national AI legislative framework aimed at preempting state-level regulations, while simultaneously launching a Commerce Department initiative to export full-stack American AI systems abroad.
In early 2026, the construction industry is witnessing a notable surge in AI adoption, driven by acute labor shortages, strategic acquisitions, and major investments in physical AI and automation technologies.
Sam Altman’s Russian Hill residence in San Francisco was targeted twice within three days: first with a Molotov cocktail on Friday, April 10, and then by gunfire early Sunday, April 12. Multiple suspects have been arrested, and no injuries were reported.
Between late March and early April 2026, nineteen AI-related bills became law across U.S. states, covering frontier model oversight, chatbot safety, healthcare AI, and deepfake protections—signaling a rapid acceleration in state-level AI governance.