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Musician claims AI company is cloning her music, files lawsuit Microsoft’s Copilot Terms of Use: “For Entertainment Purposes Only” Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? the new york times drops freelancer whose ai tool copied from an existing book review japanese, french and omani vessels cross strait of hormuz i let gemini in google maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well in japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants someone at browserstack is leaking users' email address Musician claims AI company is cloning her music, files lawsuit Microsoft’s Copilot Terms of Use: “For Entertainment Purposes Only” Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? the new york times drops freelancer whose ai tool copied from an existing book review japanese, french and omani vessels cross strait of hormuz i let gemini in google maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well in japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants someone at browserstack is leaking users' email address

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Musician Claims AI Company is Cloning Her Music, Files Lawsuit

Singer-songwriter Marie L. Simon has filed a lawsuit against AI music company Amper Music, alleging that they are using her work without permission and profiting from it. Simon claims that Amper Music is using her songs to train their AI music generation algorithms, which are then used to create music for clients.

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Industry & Business 5h ago

Microsoft’S Copilot Terms of Use: “for Entertainment Purposes Only”

Microsoft’s AI-powered chatbot, Copilot, has been making waves in the tech world with its advanced language capabilities. However, a closer look at the company’s terms of use reveals a disclaimer that may raise some eyebrows.

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Industry & Business 8h ago

Can Orbital Data Centers Help Justify a Massive Valuation for SpaceX?

On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, a debate raged about Elon Musk's vision for data centers in space. The discussion centered around whether the concept of orbital data centers is a viable way to justify the massive valuation of SpaceX.

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Policy & Ethics 8h ago

The New York Times Drops Freelancer Whose Ai Tool Copied From an Existing Book Review

The New York Times has dropped a freelancer whose AI tool copied from an existing book review. The incident highlights the risks and challenges associated with the use of AI in journalism.

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Policy & Ethics 9h ago

Japanese, French and Omani Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz

A recent incident has highlighted the growing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Japanese, French, and Omani vessels crossed the strait, but the incident was not without controversy.

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Tools & Frameworks 10h ago

I Let Gemini in Google Maps Plan My Day and it Went Surprisingly Well

In a recent experiment, a user tried out the new Google feature that allows Gemini to plan their day. The feature uses AI to analyze the user's schedule and provide personalized recommendations for the day.

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Industry & Business 10h ago

In Japan, the Robot Isn’T Coming for Your Job; it’S Filling the One Nobody Wants

Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment. The country is facing a demographic crisis, with a rapidly aging population and a shrinking workforce.

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Industry & Business 10h ago

Someone at Browserstack is Leaking Users' Email Address

A security incident at BrowserStack, a cloud-based testing platform, has exposed the email addresses of its users. The incident highlights the importance of robust security measures and data protection.

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Models & Research 11h ago

Eight Years of Wanting, Three Months of Building with Ai

The Hacker News community shared a story about a developer who spent eight years wanting to build a specific project, but only spent three months actually building it with the help of AI. The developer credited AI with making the development process faster and more efficient.

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Industry & Business 12h ago

<![CDATA[Grammarly’S Sloppelganger Saga]]>

Grammarly, a popular writing assistant, has been accused of copying AI-generated content from a rival tool, QuillBot. The controversy has sparked a heated debate in the tech community about the ethics of AI-generated content and the blurred lines between human and machine creativity.

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Models & Research 13h ago

Study Maps Developer Frustration Over &Quot;Ai Slop&Quot; as a &Quot;Tragedy of the Commons&Quot; in Software Development

A new study has investigated the phenomenon of 'ai slop' in software development, where low-quality ai-generated content is inserted into open-source projects. The study found that developers are frustrated with the lack of quality control and the impact it has on their productivity.

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Industry & Business 14h ago

Ai Offensive Cyber Capabilities Are Doubling Every Six Months, Safety Researchers Find

A new study has found that ai models are rapidly improving at exploiting security vulnerabilities. The researchers found that their offensive cyber capability has been doubling every 5.7 months since 2024.

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Models & Research 15h ago

Ai Benchmarks Systematically Ignore How Humans Disagree, Google Study Finds

A new study by Google has found that standard ai benchmarks often ignore the fact that humans disagree on the quality of ai-generated content. The study suggests that the current benchmarking methods are flawed and do not accurately reflect the complexity of human evaluation.

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Industry & Business 16h ago

AI Chatbot Traffic Grows Seven Times Faster Than Social Media but Still Trails by a Factor of Four

According to a Similarweb analysis, AI chatbot traffic is growing at a rate seven times faster than social media, despite still lagging behind by a factor of four. This discrepancy is attributed to differences in device usage and user behavior.

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Models & Research 17h ago

Alibaba'S Qwen Team Makes Ai Models Think Deeper with New Algorithm

Alibaba's Qwen team has developed a new algorithm that enables AI models to think more deeply by assigning different rewards to each step of the reasoning process. The current approach to reinforcement learning, which rewards every token equally, has been shown to limit the length of thought processes.

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Industry & Business 1d ago

Folk Musician Targeted by Ai Fakes and Copyright Troll

A folk musician has been targeted by a group of individuals who created fake versions of their music using AI-generated sounds and melodies. The musician, who wishes to remain anonymous, discovered that their work was being used to create fake songs and albums without their permission.

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Industry & Business 1d ago

Anthropic Warns Claud Code Subscribers of Openclaw Usage Fee

Anthropic, the AI startup behind the popular coding assistant Claude, has announced that its subscribers will soon need to pay extra to use the assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools. The change is set to take effect in the coming months, although the exact date has not been confirmed.

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Industry & Business 1d ago

<![CDATA[Really, You Made This Without AI? Prove it]]> (the Verge)

The White House announced the launch of a new challenge aimed at developers to create a program that can perform a specific task without the aid of artificial intelligence. The challenge, called the 'Trillion Dollar Idea' contest, is seeking submissions from developers worldwide to create a program that can accurately classify images of everyday objects.

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Industry & Business 1d ago

Private Market Frenzy: Anthropic Surges as OpenAI Slips, SpaceX IPO Looms

The private market for shares is experiencing a surge in activity, with Anthropic at the forefront of the trend. According to Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, the current market has never been more active.

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Industry & Business 2d ago

Anthropic Buys Biotech Startup Coefficient Bio in $400m Deal: Reports

Anthropic has acquired Coefficient Bio, a stealth biotech AI startup, in a $400 million stock deal, according to The Information and Eric Newcomer. The acquisition is a significant move for Anthropic, which has been expanding its presence in the AI industry.

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Policy & Ethics 2d ago

Anthropic Ramps Up Its Political Activities with a New Pac

Anthropic, a leading AI company, has established a new political action committee (PAC) to support candidates who align with its policy agenda. The move comes ahead of the midterms, as the company looks to increase its influence in Washington.

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Industry & Business 2d ago

Ai Companies Are Building Huge Natural Gas Plants to Power Data Centers. What Could Go Wrong?

Meta, Microsoft, and Google are investing heavily in new natural gas power plants to fuel their AI data centers. The move is being hailed as a cost-effective and efficient way to power the growing number of data centers.

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Industry & Business 2d ago

People Would Rather Have an Amazon Warehouse in Their Backyard Than a Data Center

A recent poll has found that people are more accepting of Amazon warehouses in their neighborhoods than data centers. The survey suggests that the debate over data centers is far from settled, with many communities still resistant to the idea of hosting large data centers.

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Tools & Frameworks 2d ago

The Facebook Insider Building Content Moderation for the Ai Era

Moonbounce, a startup founded by a former Facebook employee, has raised $12 million to develop its AI control engine for content moderation. The company's technology converts content moderation policies into consistent, predictable AI behavior.

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Industry & Business 3d ago

Openai Acquires Tbpn, the Buzzy Founder-Led Business Talk Show

OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a popular business talk show led by its founder. The show, which features interviews with prominent figures in the tech industry, will continue to operate independently.

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Models & Research 3d ago

Microsoft Takes on Ai Rivals with Three New Foundational Models

Microsoft has released three new foundational models that can transcribe voice into text, generate audio, and create images. The models were developed by the company's research team and are designed to be more accessible and user-friendly.

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Tools & Frameworks 3d ago

Google Now Lets You Direct Avatars Through Prompts in Its Vids App

Google has added a new feature to its Vids app that allows users to customize and instruct avatars for video creation. The feature uses natural language processing to interpret user prompts and generate corresponding movements for the avatar.

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Industry & Business 4d ago

Anthropic Took Down Thousands of Github Repos Trying to Yank Its Leaked Source Code — a Move the Company Says Was an Accident

Anthropic has taken down thousands of GitHub repositories containing leaked source code, but the company claims it was an accident. The move has sparked concerns about censorship and freedom of information.

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Industry & Business 4d ago

Meta’S Natural Gas Binge Could Power South Dakota

Meta's upcoming Hyperion AI data center will be powered by 10 new natural gas plants, which could supply enough energy to power the entire state of South Dakota. The move is part of Meta's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency.

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