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  1. Artists may “poison” AI models before Copyright Office can issue guidance

    Copyright Office to recommend protections for works used to train AI in 2024.

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  2. Elon Musk tries to avoid testifying in Twitter-stock probe, asks court for help

    Musk urges court to block subpoena, claims SEC is politically motivated.

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  3. Guilty: Sam Bankman-Fried convicted on all counts after monthlong trial

    Bankman-Fried convicted on seven charges, faces maximum sentence of 110 years.

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  4. Teen boys use AI to make fake nudes of classmates, sparking police probe

    Parents told the high school "believed" the deepfake nudes were deleted.

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  5. Apple slides from 2013 skewer Android as “a massive tracking device”

    But Apple also wanted to know what results users clicked on Google from iPhones.

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  6. Firefox lost users during “failed” Yahoo search deal, says Mozilla CEO

    Mozilla could be “biggest loser” if DOJ wins Google trial, ex-Google exec says.

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  7. Uber, Lyft pay $328 million for “cheating drivers” out of earnings, NY says

    Wrong deductions "withheld hard-earned pay from drivers," NY AG says.

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  8. US says Sam Bankman-Fried lied to jury, isn’t as “clueless” as he claims

    With trial nearly over, defense says SBF is not a "villain" or "monster."

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  9. “Catastrophic” AI harms among warnings in declaration signed by 28 nations

    "Bletchley Declaration" sums up first day of UK's international AI Safety Summit.

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  10. 14 big landlords used software to collude on rent prices, DC lawsuit says

    Suit claims employees were told pricing outside the algorithm was "unacceptable."

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  11. Once valued at $47 billion, coworking-space provider WeWork nears bankruptcy

    WeWork bankruptcy filing may happen next week as market cap falls to $60 million.

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  12. Major critic of X sues after being banned from platform

    Ban came after owner's research showed growing influence of far-right accounts.

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  1. Two artists suing AI image makers never registered works with Copyright Office

    Artist suing Stability AI pushed to explain how Stable Diffusion actually works.

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  2. SEC sues SolarWinds and CISO, says they ignored flaws that led to major hack

    SolarWinds misled public about security while hackers accessed network, SEC says.

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  3. Facing 110 years in prison, Sam Bankman-Fried “can’t recall” what he did at FTX

    SBF reportedly said he couldn't remember over 100 times in cross-examination.

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  4. One year after being bought for $44 billion, X is worth $19 billion

    Company is giving employees equity based on a share price of $45.

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  5. Sundar Pichai explained why Apple gets paid so much more for its default deal

    "Done correctly," default deals "can make a difference," Google CEO testified.

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  6. Creators confused by Elon Musk’s plan to “incentivize truth” on X

    Change comes amid EU probe of verified users spreading disinformation on X.

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  7. Biden issues sweeping executive order that touches AI risk, deepfakes, privacy

    Order details US admin's approach to AI safety, media authenticity, job loss, and more.

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  8. The UK’s problematic Online Safety Act is now law

    The government says it will protect kids online; critics say it's a threat to privacy.

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  9. Sam Bankman-Fried repeatedly told to “stop talking” during rambling testimony

    FTX co-founder scolded for making up his own definition of market manipulation.

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  10. Google loses fight to hide 2021 money pit: $26B in default contracts

    CEO Sundar Pichai testifies Monday as Google mounts its defense.

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  11. Apple Watch facing potential ban after losing Masimo patent case

    Apple plans to appeal the ruling, which is under presidential review.

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  12. Elon Musk wants your “entire financial life” on X by 2024

    X's success as an everything app will "exceed" China's WeChat, Musk says.

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  1. Sam Bankman-Fried testifies, says he “skimmed over” FTX terms of service

    SBF said he thought loans were legal but didn't fully read FTX terms of service.

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  2. Media outlets win fight to gain faster access to Google trial evidence

    Here’s the link to all the Google trial evidence unlocked by media.

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  3. Backlash forces T-Mobile to cancel automatic migrations to pricier plans

    Firm drops widely panned idea but still aims to move users "up our price card."

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  4. Elon Musk’s chaotic first year at Twitter leaves X Corp. with shaky finances

    X has fewer users and a big ad-revenue problem on Musk's first anniversary.

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  5. “Do not open robots,” warns Oregon State amid college food delivery bomb prank

    OSU officials isolate food robots after bomb threat, later resolved with an arrest.

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  6. California suspends Cruise robotaxis after car dragged pedestrian 20 feet

    Horrifying hit-and-run triggers California suspension of Cruise robotaxis.

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  7. Sam Bankman-Fried to testify in hopes of avoiding life in prison

    After lots of damaging testimony, former FTX boss will take the stand.

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  8. US surprises Nvidia by speeding up new AI chip export ban

    Nvidia tried to end-run restrictions with new designs, but US govt said not so fast.

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  9. 41 states sue Meta for allegedly addicting kids to Facebook and Instagram

    Meta repeatedly chose not to design platforms safe for kids, states allege.

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  10. FCC robocall enforcement does little to stop illegal calls, Senate hears

    "Fines go uncollected, and the company dissolves and moves assets elsewhere."

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  11. Search engine that scans billions of faces tries blocking kids from results

    PimEyes is "still perfecting" its AI age-detection system.

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  12. Apple’s “carbon neutral” claims are facing increased scrutiny

    Apple is relying on carbon credits to claim Apple Watch is carbon neutral.

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