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The New York Times and Amazon Strike AI Licensing Deal
After a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, The New York Times has now agreed to license its content to Amazon for AI training. The deal will allow Amazon to use the newspaper’s…Researchers Turn GitLab AI Developer Assistant Unsafe
Researchers successfully manipulated GitLab’s AI developer assistant to turn safe code into malicious code, highlighting the potential risks of relying on AI for code generation.…Australia seeks $450K fine for deepfake creator after platform shutdown
Australia’s online safety regulator is seeking a hefty fine against a deepfake creator following the closure of the Mr. Deepfakes platform, which was notorious for AI-generated…OnePlus Embraces Mobile AI with Major Expansion
OnePlus, a smartphone maker known for lagging in mobile AI, is now ramping up AI features on its phones. The company is set to introduce significant AI capabilities starting with…Getty CEO Reveals High Costs of Fighting AI Copyright Battles
Getty CEO discloses the company spent ‘millions and millions’ on a single AI copyright legal battle, highlighting the exorbitant costs involved in such disputes. This financial…Trump Bans Sales of Chip Design Software to China
President Trump’s decision to ban sales of chip design software to China is aimed at increasing restrictions on China’s development of advanced AI hardware. The move is part of…Google AI Confidently Asserts It’s Still 2024
Google’s AI-generated top result confidently responds that it is not 2025 when asked to confirm the current year, indicating it is still 2024. The humorous incident showcases the…Google Photos introduces redesigned editor with new AI tools
Google Photos has unveiled a revamped editor with new AI capabilities like Reimagine and Auto Frame, originally exclusive to Pixel devices. The redesign aims to enhance users’…Nvidia Faces Billions in Revenue Loss from H20 Chip Licensing Requirements
Nvidia reported a $4.5 billion charge in Q1 as a result of licensing requirements that hindered the sale of its H20 AI chip to Chinese companies, impacting its revenue…Nvidia and AMD to Sell New AI Chips in China to Comply with US Restrictions
Nvidia and AMD are planning to launch new GPUs tailored for AI tasks in China to adhere to US export controls on chip sales. This move aims to ensure the companies can continue…The New York Times licenses content to Amazon for AI training
The New York Times has reached a licensing agreement with Amazon to provide its editorial content for training Amazon’s AI platforms, following a previous lawsuit against OpenAI…