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U.S. Tech Giants Urge Congress to Ease AI Regulations
In a recent testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee, prominent AI leaders from OpenAI, Microsoft, AMD, and CoreWeave urged congressional members to reduce AI regulations to maintain the U.S.’s competitive edge over China. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the transformative potential of AI, calling for essential infrastructure investments. This unified message from industry heavyweights highlights the growing sentiment that overregulation may hinder innovation and exacerbate global competition.
For further insights, watch the [testimony here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fikh6Bi9wyA) and learn more about the implications of increased regulatory pressure in our previous coverage of [AI policy discussions](https://www.therundown.ai/p/ai-policy-updates).
OpenAI Appoints Instacart CEO to Lead New Division
OpenAI has officially announced the appointment of Instacart’s CEO, Fidji Simo, as its new CEO of Applications. This strategic move aims to enhance product offerings and drive the company’s business operations. Simo’s extensive experience and insight are expected to guide OpenAI through its transition into a more globally recognized entity while allowing Sam Altman to refocus on the company’s core research and infrastructure initiatives.
For more information, explore our article on [OpenAI’s leadership changes](https://www.therundown.ai/p/openai-ends-for-profit-push).
Create Engaging Social Media Carousels with Gamma
A recent tutorial demonstrates how UX designers can utilize Gamma’s AI-powered feature to easily create stunning social media carousels. By providing a detailed prompt, users can generate an outline, customize designs, and produce polished outputs in just a few steps. This tool can significantly enhance a designer’s workflow, allowing for creativity that aligns closely with branding requirements.
Access the full tutorial [here](https://university.therundown.ai/c/daily-tutorials/create-engaging-social-media-carousels-with-gamma-b9b0eab0-24c7-4b90-8fb4-f5b63994d2b0) and consider our previous workshops on Gamma for more advanced techniques.
Innovative AI Training Methods with Alibaba’s Zerosearch
Alibaba’s introduction of Zerosearch presents a groundbreaking approach to AI training by allowing systems to learn without relying on real search engines. This technique reportedly reduces training costs by 88% while maintaining or exceeding performance levels of traditional methods. As UX designers look for cost-effective solutions, this innovation could inform new training methodologies.
Read the full research paper [here](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2505.04588) and consider how this might affect the design of future AI applications.
Spotlight on New AI Tools and Job Opportunities
In addition to the pivotal discussions on regulations and innovations, the Rundown also shared exciting new AI tools such as the [Figma Make](https://www.figma.com/make/) for interactive prototypes, along with job opportunities from leading companies like [OpenAI](https://jobs.therundown.ai/jobs/132479496-integrated-producer) and [Abridge](https://jobs.therundown.ai/jobs/132438206-strategic-partnerships-director). These advancements and openings present UX designers with ample avenues for professional growth and exploration in the evolving AI landscape.
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