DeepMind Takes a Stand: Staff Paid Not to Work During Non-Compete Period In the ever-competitive landscape of artificial intelligence, companies are constantly striving to stay ahead of the curve. DeepMind, a leading AI research lab acquired by Google in 2014, has recently made headlines for its stringent policies regarding staff transitions to rival companies in […]
Copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft combined in AI showdown
Copyright Lawsuits Against OpenAI and Microsoft Combined in AI Showdown As US courts merge twelve lawsuits accusing OpenAI and Microsoft of using copyrighted content without consent, protests erupt, and scrutiny intensifies. These lawsuits represent a pivotal moment in the world of artificial intelligence, where the boundaries of innovation and intellectual property are being fiercely debated. […]
Judge rejects UMG’s bid to block Anthropic
Judge Rejects UMG’s Bid to Block Anthropic In a recent legal battle that has sent ripples through the tech and entertainment industries, a judge has ruled against Universal Music Group (UMG) in its attempt to block Anthropic, an AI startup, from using its music for training AI algorithms. The court decision marks a pivotal moment […]
Legal battle erupts between Brave and News Corp over indexing articles
Legal Showdown: Brave vs. News Corp Over Article Indexing A legal skirmish has erupted between Brave, the privacy-focused web browser, and media giant News Corp over the indexing of articles. At the heart of the dispute is Brave’s assertion that its search engine practices are protected under fair use and are crucial for advancing artificial […]
Meta faces lawsuit in France over copyrighted AI training data
Meta faces a lawsuit in France over copyrighted AI training data Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is at the center of a legal storm in France. A lawsuit presented this week in a Paris court has brought to light a crucial issue in the realm of artificial intelligence and copyright law. The […]
Authors challenge Meta’s use of their books in AI training
Authors Challenge Meta’s Use of Their Books in AI Training A recent lawsuit has thrown Meta, the parent company of Facebook, into the spotlight once again. This time, the tech giant is facing allegations of violating intellectual property rights by using authors’ works in its AI training without permission. The lawsuit claims that Meta not […]
UK artists raise alarm over AI law proposals
UK Artists Raise Alarm Over AI Law Proposals The United Kingdom’s creative community is currently in a state of unrest as proposed changes to AI laws threaten to reshape the landscape of intellectual property protection. The potential alterations have sparked significant concern among artists, who fear the implications these changes may have on their ability […]
China moves to promote RISC-V chip use nationwide
China Moves to Promote RISC-V Chip Use Nationwide In a strategic push to reduce reliance on Western tech and bolster self-reliance, China is making significant strides in promoting the use of RISC-V chips nationwide. RISC-V is an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) that allows for more customization compared to proprietary chips from companies like Intel […]
Taiwan to support TSMC’s US expansion
Taiwan to Support TSMC’s US Expansion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has made a monumental decision to invest $100 billion in the United States to expand its operations. This strategic move not only aims to bolster global ties but also serves as a protective measure for Taiwan’s advanced technology sector. As the world’s largest contract […]
Hermès Responds to ‘Walmart Birkin’, Dupe Culture
Hermès Responds to ‘Walmart Birkin’, Dupe Culture The luxury fashion industry has long battled the issue of counterfeits and knock-offs, with high-end brands like Hermès often finding themselves at the forefront of this challenge. Recently, the iconic French fashion house faced a new wave of controversy with the emergence of the so-called ‘Walmart Birkin’, a […]