Big internet companies and publishers are trying to find a way to stop AI bots from scraping their content without paying. They’re excited about a new standard called “Really Simple Licensing” (RSL). It aims to make it clear when and how AI companies can use content, and it also makes it easier for creators to
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A US senator is raising concerns about Microsoft’s security practices, particularly around the default settings in Windows. Senator Ron Wyden has asked the Federal Trade Commission to look into the company for what he calls “gross cybersecurity negligence.” His main issue is Microsoft’s continued support of outdated and vulnerable encryption methods that put users at
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Susan Monarez, who was briefly the head of the CDC under President Donald Trump before being ousted, is set to testify before the Senate next week. Her upcoming appearance will focus on the reasons behind her sudden firing and the ongoing issues at the CDC, especially under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has
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A major legal setback for Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T in their fight over customer location data. The US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit has ruled against Verizon, confirming that selling location data without user permission is illegal and upholding a hefty fine. This decision adds to a complex web of court battles involving
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One of the most well-known figures in artificial intelligence has issued a serious warning about where the technology might be heading. Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel laureate often called the “Godfather of AI,” has expressed concerns about the future impact of AI on society. He believes that the optimistic outlook many tech leaders promote may not
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Midjourney, a popular AI image generator, is facing a lawsuit over copyright issues. The entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery accuses the company of allowing users to create images and videos featuring protected characters without permission. This legal move highlights ongoing worries about how AI-generated content might infringe on existing intellectual property rights. Legal Battles Spotlight
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A big legal settlement involving AI company Anthropic may shake up how much companies pay to use generative AI models. The company has agreed to pay at least $1.5 billion to rights holders, but the deal still needs court approval. This case has sparked worries that licensing costs for AI could rise, making it more
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Artificial intelligence is starting to make experts worried about nuclear war. They say that putting AI into military decision-making could lead us down a dangerous path. The fear is that AI might get the power to launch nuclear weapons on its own, or that humans will rely so much on AI that they might follow
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Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of AI,” has been a major figure in artificial intelligence research for years. Despite his pioneering work, he’s become one of the most outspoken critics of AI’s potential dangers. Recently, Hinton, who also won a Nobel Prize in Physics last year, shared some surprising personal stories that show how
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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine used to be straightforward. Most people over 6 months could walk into a pharmacy and get vaccinated at no cost. But things have changed a lot in recent months, and it’s not as simple anymore. The shift is mainly due to new leadership in health agencies and some controversial decisions that
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