Intersectoral and international collaboration in AI is fundamental for addressing global challenges, fostering inclusive and ethical development, ensuring comprehensive solutions, and promoting adequate research and policies. This cooperation is crucial for AI to benefit all of society and be accessible worldwide.
AI Innovation Ecosystems: Fostering Responsible & Cutting-Edge Development
Explore how AI innovation ecosystems, comprising businesses, research centers, and diverse entities, collaborate to accelerate responsible and cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence, supported by strategic initiatives from bodies like the European Commission.
Meta Wins Landmark Copyright Case: AI Training on Protected Material Deemed ‘Fair Use’
A recent federal court ruling declared Meta's use of copyrighted books for training its Llama AI models as 'fair use,' marking a significant victory for the company and setting a new precedent in the ongoing debate over AI and intellectual property rights.
Microsoft Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Pirated Books to Train ‘Megatron’ AI
A group of authors has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of illegally using nearly 200,000 pirated books to train its 'Megatron' AI model. The authors are seeking an injunction to halt the alleged infringement and significant compensation, up to $150,000 per infringed work, highlighting growing concerns...
Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
Media giants Disney and Universal have initiated legal action against AI image generator Midjourney, alleging the unauthorized use of their copyrighted characters to train its models and generate derivative works. This high-profile case highlights the growing legal challenges facing generative AI regarding intellectual property rights.
UK Judge Warns of Risk to Justice After Lawyers Cited Fake AI-Generated Cases in Court
A recent incident in a UK court, where lawyers presented AI-generated cases that turned out to be entirely fabricated, has prompted a stern warning from a senior judge. This development underscores the critical ethical and reliability concerns surrounding the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the legal profession, highlighting the...
Reddit Sues Anthropic Over Alleged AI Data Scraping
Reddit has filed a lawsuit against AI developer Anthropic, accusing the company of illegally scraping its vast repository of user-generated content (UGC) to train its Claude chatbot. This landmark case highlights growing tensions over data privacy, user rights, and compensation in the era of large language models.
US Unveils Federal AI Act Proposal for Public Consultation: A Landmark Step Towards Responsible AI Governance
The U.S. Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has released a landmark proposal for a Federal AI Act, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's strategy to regulate artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework focused on accountability, safety, security, and fostering responsible innovation,...
G7 Forges Landmark Agreement on AI Safety and Ethical Development
The G7 nations have reached a pivotal agreement on a code of conduct for advanced AI systems, aiming to address the technology's risks while fostering its potential. This voluntary framework, part of the 'Hiroshima AI Process,' sets global standards for responsible AI development and deployment.
The EU’s Landmark AI Act: Setting the Global Standard for Artificial Intelligence Regulation
The European Parliament has given its final approval to the world's first comprehensive law on Artificial Intelligence, the EU AI Act. This groundbreaking legislation aims to balance innovation with safety and fundamental rights, setting a global precedent for how AI systems will be developed and deployed.