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UK AI Copyright Rules May Backfire, Causing Biased Models & Low Creator Returns
Image: pichetw/Envato Elements Barring companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta from training AI on copyrighted material in the UK may undermine model quality and economic impact, policy experts warn. They say that it will lead to bias in model outputs, undermining their effectiveness, while rightsholders are unlikely to receive the level of compensation they anticipate. The UK government opened a…
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Some AI Talent ‘In Despair’ Reportedly About Google DeepMind’s Noncompete Rules
Image: Envato/YuriArcursPeopleimages In the high-stakes race for AI dominance, Google’s DeepMind division is tightening its grip on talent, forcing some employees to sit out of the industry for up to a year if they leave. According to multiple reports and former employees, DeepMind, Google’s AI research lab, is using aggressive noncompete clauses to block staff, especially those working on key…
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EU AI Rules Delay Tech Rollouts, But Civil Societies Says Safety Comes First
Tech companies are adamant that the regulation of artificial intelligence in the E.U. is preventing its citizens from accessing the latest and greatest products. However, a number of civil society groups feel otherwise, maintaining that AI developers need to produce products that uphold their customers’ safety and privacy. Some of tech giants’ delayed launches in EU There have been a…
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Why Linux Rules the World of Science
Summary Linux is popular in science due to open-source values, free licenses, and compatibility with custom software. The history of Unix use and the need for custom software deployment make Linux a common choice in academia and research labs. Availability of scientific applications, flexibility, and running on supercomputers solidify Linux’s prominence in the scientific world. Take a look at any…
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Reddit will tell you if your post breaks the rules before you publish it
Reddit is introducing some new features for posts that should make it easier to know if your post meets a subreddit’s rules and if it’s for the appropriate community, according to a blog post. The new Rules Check will flag a potential issue as you’re writing the post. As shown in a GIF of the mobile app, you’ll see a…
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How enterprises are adapting to personal liability rules
With the threat of personal liability for data breaches hanging over CISOs’ heads, organizations are increasingly working to minimize the risk. Recent US and EU legislation has made it possible to hold executives responsible for security breaches, with potential penalties of fines and even imprisonment. A recent survey from edge cloud platform provider Fastly found that 93% of organizations have…
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DOGE can keep accessing government data for now, judge rules
A US federal judge declined to block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing or transferring data from seven government agencies, or stop further firings of their workforce. DC District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) sought by a group of 14 Democratic state attorneys general, led by New Mexico. The states…
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Elon Musk’s $97 billion flustered OpenAI – now it’s introducing rules to ward off future interest
OpenAI is considering restructuring the board of its non-profit arm to ward off unwanted bids, according to reports from the Financial Times. The reported move follows a takeover attempt by Elon Musk, who last week offered $97.4 billion to buy the company alongside a consortium of investors. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman initially said no to the bid via a post…
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Trump’s move to lift Biden-era AI rules sparks debate over fast-tracked advances — and potential risks – Computerworld
“This means some states may continue to follow the regulatory guidance in the 2023 EO, while others may not,” said Lydia Clougherty Jones Sr., a director analyst at Gartner Research. Trump’s policy states its purpose is to “sustain and enhance America’s dominance in AI,” and promote national security. The EO directs the creation of an “AI Action Plan,” led by…
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UK businesses patchy at complying with data privacy rules
Only half of UK businesses are fully complying with all data privacy regulations and industry guidelines – an improvement, but not much of one. Research from Zoho Digital found that the figure has risen from 2023’s 42%, but that many businesses still need to improve their data practices. On the plus side, transparency of data practices emerged as a growing…
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