AI Developments on April 9, 2025

Amazon-backed AI startup Anthropic has launched a $200 plan for its Claude chatbot customers who heavily utilize its generative AI models.

AI is significantly changing Australia's software development landscape, with research indicating widespread adoption and a potential AU$315 billion contribution to the economy by 2028.

Microsoft announced it is "slowing or pausing" some of its data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio, signaling shifts in demand for AI infrastructure.

Google's parent company, Alphabet, introduced a seventh-generation processor chip and new AI services at its annual cloud computing event.

Info-Tech Research Group has released its 2025 Conversational AI Data Quadrant Report, identifying top virtual assistant platforms based on user feedback.

mabl's 2025 Testing in DevOps Report indicates a trend forecasting accelerated AI usage in software testing and development processes.

A viral trend on social media uses artificial intelligence to transform self-portraits into action figure characters.

The EU Commission presented plans to boost AI uptake and safeguard critical sectors.

A former Facebook executive testified before a Senate committee regarding risks associated with AI.

Ongoing discussions concern aligning AI systems with human values.