AI chief quits over "exploitative" copyright row
Former Stability AI executive says it's not acceptable to use other people's work without permission......»»
New Toyota chief tech officer to radically ramp up r&d efficiency
Toyota is overhauling its r&d operations to be better, faster and cheaper in a cultural shift meant to unleash the creative power of its prestigious engineering corp......»»
FTC judge rules Intuit broke law, must stop advertising TurboTax as “free”
Intuit plans appeal, slams FTC's "predetermined decision." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Sasirin Pamai) The Federal Trade Commission's chief administrative law judge ruled that Intuit violated US law with deceptive adv.....»»
Microsoft offers legal protection for AI copyright infringement challenges
"Some customers are concerned about the risk of IP infringement claims," says Microsoft. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Benj Edwards) On Thursday, Microsoft announced that it will provide legal protection for customers.....»»
4th FTX exec pleads guilty, agrees to forfeit Porsche and other property
Ryan Salame hit with $1.6B judgment, but US accepts $6M and forfeited property. Enlarge / Ryan Salame, former co-chief executive officer of FTX Digital Markets Ltd., exits federal court in New York on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. (cr.....»»
Google Removes ‘Pirate’ URLs from Users’ Privately Saved Links
To date, Google has processed more than seven billion copyright takedown requests for its search engine. The majority of the reported links are purged from Google's search index, as required by the DMCA. Recently, however, Google appears to gone a st.....»»
YouTube Defeats Mexican Movie Tycoon’s Piracy Lawsuit
YouTube has landed a major legal victory after defeating a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by movie tycoon Carlos Vasallo. According to a Florida federal court, Google's video platform complies with the DMCA and has no legal obligation to use it.....»»
TV Museum Will Die in 48 Hours Unless Sony Retracts YouTube Copyright Strikes
Rick Klein and his team have been preserving TV adverts, forgotten tapes, and decades-old TV programming for years. Now operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Museum of Classic Chicago Television has called YouTube home since 2007. However, copyrig.....»»
‘Books3’ Takedown: Anti-Piracy Group Calls for More AI Training Transparency
With AI initiatives developing at a rapid pace, copyright holders are on high alert. Of particular concern is technology companies using their content as training data, without any form of compensation. Last month, Danish anti-piracy group Rights All.....»»
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Becomes First Person to Get Indonesian ‘Golden Visa’
Introduced last week to boost economic development, the new visa allows foreigners who make substantial investments in the country to remain for up to 10 years. OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman is the first person to get an.....»»
Sony copyright claims for Bewitched spell trouble for group that preserves old TV [Updated]
Nonprofit Museum of Classic Chicago TV fights termination of YouTube channel. Enlarge / Everyday witch Samantha Stephens and the rest of the Bewitched crew. (credit: Sony) [Update at 6:56 pm ET: It looks like Rick Klein.....»»
Sony copyright claims for Bewitched spell trouble for group that preserves old TV
Nonprofit Museum of Classic Chicago TV fights termination of YouTube channel. Enlarge / Everyday witch Samantha Stephens and the rest of the Bewitched crew. (credit: Sony) A nonprofit that preserves classic television vi.....»»
Audi names Emilie Cotter as new CMO
Audi of America has named its current chief communications officer, Emilie Cotter, to a new, reorganized role running both marketing and communications for the German premium brand......»»
EU chief warns wolf packs "real danger" in Europe
Brussels launched a review Monday of laws protecting wolves from hunters and farmers, as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen argued that packs threaten livestock and perhaps even people......»»
Rivian hires former Porsche exec Kjell Gruner as sales chief
Gruner, the former CEO of Porsche Cars North America, resigned in July after less than three years on the job. His title at Rivian is chief commercial officer and president of business growth......»»
Exploring the traits of effective chief audit executives
Chief audit executives (CAEs) have identified risk orientation, stakeholder management, and team leadership as the top three characteristics of the most effective individuals, according to Gartner. In April 2023, Gartner surveyed 114 CAEs across 180.....»»
Thorny AI copyright questions have Copyright Office seeking public input
Should AI-created works be copyrighted? US regulators want to know what you think. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Wednesday, the US Copyright Office began seeking public comment on issues surrounding generative AI sys.....»»
Why Did Apple Endorse California’s Right-to-Repair Bill?
California’s Senate Bill 244, known as the Right to Repair Act, made headlines last week when Apple publicly expressed its support for it in a letter to the chief sponsor of the proposed legislation, State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman. So what.....»»
The Growing Role of the Chief Design Officer in Modern Business
Learn how the role of the chief design officer is evolving beyond aesthetics to shape strategy, operations and customer experiences in today's corporations. Continue reading........»»
Thorny AI ownership questions have Copyright Office seeking public input
Should AI-created works be copyrighted? US regulators want to know what you think. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Wednesday, the US Copyright Office began seeking public comment on issues surrounding generative AI sys.....»»
Apple security chief must face bribery charges over firearms permits
Apple's chief security officer Thomas Moyer is again facing criminal charges over allegedly bribing officials for gun licences, after an appeals court overturned an earlier ruling.Thomas Moyer (Source: LinkedIn)In 2020, Moyer was accused of offering.....»»