AI continues to shape politics, healthcare, and workforce planning across the globe. In the US midterm election, AI is showing up in campaign ads and voters are increasingly turning to chatbots for election news and voting information. Meanwhile, a complaint was filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission against US Rep. Derrick Van Orden, who allegedly used AI to generate images of his Democratic opponent Rebecca Cooke and posted them online. A resident argued the content must be labeled under a 2024 law, while Van Orden's team dismissed the complaint as a publicity stunt.
Key Takeaways
- <ul><li>inDrive, Pony.ai, and Nvidia plan robotaxi tests in Astana, Kazakhstan starting in the first half of 2027</li><li>Goldman Sachs estimates AI could displace 9% of workers and reduce employment by another 3%</li><li>Intel and FIT launched an AI training programme in Ireland aiming to train 30 million people by decade's end</li><li>Only 23% of US establishments have adopted AI into regular workflows</li><li>UK AI minister warns against leaving technology in the hands of a few powerful figures</li><li>Harvard researchers are testing AI to expand HIV testing in South Africa</li><li>AI may help doctors spot undiagnosed COPD during lung cancer screening scans</li><li>Ohio State University hosted an AI Fluency Forum for 200 faculty and staff</li><li>Las Vegas announced a partnership pairing AI infrastructure with product development</li><li>Ethics complaint filed over AI-generated political images in Wisconsin</li></ul>
inDrive plans robotaxi tests in Kazakhstan with Pony.ai and Nvidia
inDrive, Pony.ai and Nvidia signed an agreement to test robotaxis in Astana, Kazakhstan in the first half of 2027. Pony.ai will provide Gen-7 robotaxis while Nvidia will supply AI technology including its Hyperion platform. The tests will start with safety operators, with fully driverless rides as the eventual goal. Astana's harsh winters may help evaluate autonomous driving in difficult conditions.
AI plays a growing role in the midterm election
AI is influencing the midterm election through campaign ads and voters using chatbots for election news and voting information. NBC News' Jared Perlo discussed AI safety during the election period. Voting has already begun in some states. The use of AI in elections is becoming more common.
Las Vegas partners on AI infrastructure and product development
Las Vegas announced a partnership that pairs AI infrastructure with product development. The collaboration aims to combine technology resources with local development efforts. Details about specific projects and partners were limited in the report. The initiative is part of broader efforts to grow AI capabilities in the region.
Intel and FIT launch AI training programme in Ireland
Intel and Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT) launched the AI for Future Workforce Programme in Ireland. The programme includes a dedicated AI Lab, the first physical training space for FIT, with computers, servers and high-performance computing resources. The initiative aims to help learners, educators and jobseekers develop AI skills. Training will cover coding, computer vision, cybersecurity, sustainability and ethical AI use. Intel has committed to working with 30 governments and training 30 million people by the end of the decade.
Goldman Sachs forecasts AI could displace one in 11 workers
Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could displace up to 9 percent of workers, roughly one in 11, if it raises productivity by 15 percent in the US and other developed economies. Slower hiring linked to AI could reduce employment by another 3 percent. The report says automation tends to increase during economic downturns rather than during strong growth. Only 23 percent of US establishments have currently adopted AI into regular workflows.
UK AI minister warns against leaving technology to tech bros and oligarchs
UK AI minister Kanishka Narayan said Britain must not let artificial intelligence be controlled by a few powerful tech figures. He compared AI to the Industrial Revolution and said the country needs better rules and stronger national skills. He called for the UK to build its own AI tools so it is not dependent on other countries. He also hinted that a major AI announcement could come in the next Budget.
AI tested to help expand HIV testing in South Africa
Harvard researchers are working with Wits University and the WHO on a project called HIV-LIFT in South Africa. The team added a machine learning model to a smartphone app to help users refer friends for HIV services. The AI aims to target people in underserved groups, such as men and teens, who are less likely to get tested. A field trial in KwaZulu-Natal is now testing whether the approach improves HIV testing and care.
Ohio State University holds forum on AI best practices
Ohio State University brought together about 200 faculty and staff members for an AI Fluency Forum. The event focused on how artificial intelligence is being used across different subjects at the school. It was organized by the Office of Academic Affairs at the Ohio Union. The forum gave campus teams a chance to share ideas and lessons learned from AI work.
Ethics complaint filed over US lawmaker's AI-generated opponent images
A complaint was filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission against U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden. The complaint says he used AI to create images of his Democratic opponent Rebecca Cooke and posted them online. After a debate ad appeared, a resident filed the complaint, saying AI-generated political content must be labeled under a 2024 law. Van Orden's team called the complaint a publicity stunt.
AI could help spot undiagnosed COPD during lung cancer scans
AI analysis of lung cancer screening CT scans may help doctors find undiagnosed COPD cases. Expert Jean Bourbeau said the tool is not ready for routine use but could change early COPD diagnosis. The GOLD 2026 report added its first chapter on AI and new technologies in COPD. AI could flag at-risk patients for further tests, but researchers say more validation is still needed.
Sources
- Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia
- How AI is playing a role in the midterm election
- Las Vegas Partnership Pairs AI Infrastructure With Product Development
- Intel and FIT launch AI for Future training programme and dedicated AI Lab
- Goldman Sachs predicted that AI could displace one in 11 workers, investment banker now gives a timeline on AI layoffs
- Don't leave AI to tech bros and oligarchs, UK's AI minister says
- Using AI in the global fight against HIV
- Forum brings together Ohio State faculty, staff to share AI best practices
- Ethics complaint filed over Van Orden’s use of AI
- AI Could Help Find Undiagnosed COPD on Lung Cancer Screening CT
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