Welcome to AI Insider’s The Week Ahead in AI. See the key developments and events we’re watching May 3- 9.
Weekend AI News Briefs
AI Facial Recognition Oversight Lagging Far Behind Technology, Watchdogs Warn
According to The Guardian, Britain’s biometric watchdogs warned that the rapid expansion of AI-powered facial recognition technology by police and retailers is outpacing regulation, with calls growing for new laws and an independent regulator to oversee its use. The report said the Metropolitan Police has scanned more than 1.7 million faces in London so far this year, while critics raised concerns over surveillance, misidentifications and alleged misuse of retail watchlists. (The Guardian)
Chinese Court Says AI Displacement is No Excuse for Firings
A Chinese court ruled that companies cannot use AI adoption as justification for dismissing workers, siding with a tech employee who challenged his firing after refusing a demotion tied to job automation, Semafor reports. The decision is being viewed by legal scholars as a significant labor protections case as China attempts to balance aggressive AI development with growing public concerns over job displacement. (Semafor)
AI Actors and Scripts Will Not Be Considered for Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences updated rules for the 99th Academy Awards to require that acting performances and screenplays be human-created, while reserving the right to request additional disclosure about the use of generative AI in films. The changes also expanded eligibility pathways for international films, adjusted voting procedures in categories including visual effects and cinematography, and updated campaign and accessibility requirements ahead of the 2027 Oscars ceremony. (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)
How ChatGPT Conversations Became ‘A Treasure Trove’ of Evidence in Criminal Investigations
Prosecutors in a Florida double murder case used a suspect’s alleged ChatGPT conversations as evidence, highlighting how AI chatbot histories are increasingly being examined in criminal investigations, CNN reported. Legal experts told CNN that conversations with AI chatbots are not protected by attorney-client, doctor-patient or therapist confidentiality laws, raising growing privacy concerns as more people use AI systems for personal advice and emotional support. (CNN)
Upcoming Earnings
Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Palantir Technologies is expected to report first-quarter 2026 earnings on May 4, after the market close, with analysts projecting earnings of 29 cents per share and revenue of $1.54 billion, according to Zacks Investment Research. The estimates imply year-over-year growth of 123.1% in earnings and 73.7% in revenue, while the company has beaten consensus earnings estimates in three of the past four quarters. (Zacks)
ON Semiconductor (ON)
ON Semiconductor is expected to report earnings on May 4, after the market close, with analysts forecasting earnings of 61 cents per share, reflecting an estimated 10.91% year-over-year increase. The company last quarter reported earnings of 64 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 62 cents per share. (Zacks)
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices is expected to report fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings on May 5, after the market close, with analysts forecasting earnings of $1.06 per share for the quarter ended March 2026, according to Zacks Investment Research. The consensus estimate compares with reported earnings of 78 cents per share in the same quarter last year. (Nasdaq)
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
Lattice Semiconductor is expected to report earnings on May 4, after the market close, with analysts forecasting earnings of 36 cents per share, reflecting an estimated 63.64% year-over-year increase. The company last quarter reported earnings of 32 cents per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. (Zacks)
Arm Holdings (ARM)
Arm Holdings is expected to report fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 earnings on May 6, after the market close, with analysts forecasting earnings of 37 cents per share for the quarter ended March 2026, according to Zacks Investment Research. The consensus estimate compares with reported earnings of 42 cents per share in the same quarter last year. (Nasdaq)
Serve Robotics (SERV)
Serve Robotics is expected to report first-quarter 2026 earnings on May 7, after the market close, with analysts forecasting a loss of 65 cents per share for the quarter ended March 2026, according to Zacks Investment Research. The consensus estimate compares with a reported loss of 23 cents per share in the same quarter last year. (Nasdaq)
Upcoming Events
IBM Think 2026
May 5–7, Boston, Mass., IBM Think 2026 is IBM’s flagship event bringing together business and technology leaders to explore agentic AI, hybrid cloud, automation, and data strategies for redesigning enterprises with AI at the core and unlocking ROI at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. (IBM)
AI+ Expo 2026
May 7–9, Washington, D.C., The AI+ Expo 2026 convenes 20,000+ government officials, academic experts, and industry leaders to advance U.S. and allied competitiveness in AI and emerging technologies through exhibits, collaboration, and discussions on developments across critical sectors at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (SCSP)
Rise of AI Conference 2026
May 6, Berlin, Germany, the 10th edition of the Rise of AI Conference will bring together European business leaders, policymakers, researchers, investors and entrepreneurs to discuss AI sovereignty, trusted infrastructure, regulation and real-world deployment across Europe. The event is a curated networking and policy forum focused on connecting founders, investors, corporate leaders and government stakeholders shaping Europe’s AI ecosystem. (Rise of AI)
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