News Corp Sues AI Startup Perplexity Over Copyright Infringement
News Corp sues AI startup Perplexity over copyright infringement, alleging massive duplication of copyrighted content to generate user responses.
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Ex-Clearbit AI Engineer Launches CrewAI to Automate Back-Office Tasks
CrewAI, a startup founded by former Clearbit AI engineer João Moura, is automating back-office tasks using AI integrations, providing a more flexible alternative to traditional RPA.
Gen Z's Next Big Thing: Daze's Revolutionary Messaging App Takes Off
Daze, a revolutionary messaging app designed for Gen Z, has generated massive buzz on social media, with 48 million views and 156,000 waitlist sign-ups, ahead of its November 4 launch.
Ireland Adopts Stricter Online Safety Code for Video-Sharing Platforms
Ireland introduces stricter Online Safety Code for video-sharing platforms, prohibiting harmful content and requiring age assurance measures and user-friendly content rating systems.
OpenAI Bolsters Leadership with Top Hires from Government and Tech Giants
OpenAI hires former US Commerce Department chief economist Aaron Chatterji and Uber's compliance head Scott Schools to lead AI economic research and compliance efforts.
U.S. AI Safety Institute in Danger of Being Dismantled
The U.S. AI Safety Institute, a government office dedicated to assessing AI safety, faces the risk of being dismantled if Congress fails to authorize it, sparking concerns among tech giants and industry coalitions.
Autumn Vibes Overrun by AI Slop: The Dark Side of Viral Content
AI-generated content is overwhelming social media platforms, making it difficult for legitimate creators to be seen and heard. The trend, supported by platforms like Meta and X, normalizes low-quality content and has far-reaching consequences for misinformation, academic publications, and the environment.
Creative Community Unites Against Unlicensed AI Training Data
A petition signed by over 11,500 creatives is calling for an end to the unlicensed use of creative works for AI training, citing the threat it poses to artists' livelihoods.
Elon Musk's xAI Unveils Grok API, But Bare-Bones Launch Raises Questions
Elon Musk's xAI has launched its Grok API, but the initial rollout has been met with some disappointment due to limited functionality and pricing concerns.