Major Publishers Sue AI Firm Cohere for Copyright Infringement
Fourteen publishers have sued Canadia artificial intelligence firm Cohere for widespread unauthorized use of their content in developing and running its generative systems, alleging massive, systematic copyright and trademark infringement. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of New York, says Cohere has infringed on thousands of articles and seeks a permanent injunction, jury trial and damages of up to $150k per work infringed.
The suit, led by Local Media, Condé Nast, Forbes Media, LA Times, and others, claims Cohere takes the creative output of publishers without permission or compensation, using scraped copies of their articles to power its AI service. The company has been accused of manufacturing fake pieces and attributing them to the publishers, misleading the public and tarnishing their brands.
AI-driven Biometric Fraud Surges in Africa, Fueling Financial Crimes
A new report says the emergence of cheap artificial intelligence tools is leading to a wave of biometric fraud in Africa. The report says fraudsters are using AI to create fake documents, voices, and images that facilitate identity theft and financial crimes.
In July 2024, Japhet Ndubi, a Kenyan journalist, lost his phone and could not trace it. He replaced the SIM card, bought a new phone, and went on with his life. Four days later, while on a lunch break, he received a text alerting him that he had sent money to a certain number.
The fraudsters even took out a loan that took him months to pay off. Authorities never made an arrest even though his phone was recovered. Nudbi was a victim of biometric fraud — a type of criminal activity where someone copies another person's unique characteristics, like their voice or fingerprints, to impersonate them and gain access to their devices or financial accounts.
US Copyright Office Affirms Current Law Sufficient for AI-Generated Content
The United States Copyright Office (USCO) has released a report on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). The report affirms that current copyright law is sufficient to support AI-generated content and ensure protections for creators. The USCO concludes that copyright protection in the United States requires human authorship and that AI-generated content can be copyrightable if it contains a clear degree of human contribution.
Elon Musk Drops OpenAI Bid if Company Preserves Nonprofit Mission
Elon Musk said in a court filing that he would withdraw his $97.4 billion bid to control OpenAI if the company dropped a plan to change its corporate structure. Mr. Musk and a consortium of investors had the assets of the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, escalating a yearslong feud between Mr. Musk and OpenAI’s chief executive, Sam Altman, over the future of artificial intelligence.
US AI-training ‘fair use’ ruling is mixed news for rightsholders
A court ruling in a lawsuit between Thomson Reuters and now-shuttered legal research firm Ross Intelligence has ruled that training an AI model on copyrighted content without permission is not fair use. However, the ruling does not apply to generative AI technology specifically, and other cases are still pending.
Davenport University Emphasizes AI Learning, Preparing Students for Strategic Workforce Roles
Davenport University is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its classes, teaching students about AI tools such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and their real-world applications. The university wants to develop "AI-ready professionals for the workforce" and evolve with the technology.
How Red Teaming Helps Safeguard the Infrastructure Behind AI Models
Red teams can help keep AI models secure by identifying vulnerabilities in API attacks, side-channel attacks, container and orchestration attacks, and supply chain attacks. Red teams can simulate real-world attacks against AI infrastructure to reveal gaps in security and plans that could lead to model theft.
Why Edge AI Has Significant Business Potential
Edge AI has significant business potential due to its ability to process data locally, reducing latency and security risks associated with sending data to cloud servers. Edge AI can offer tangible benefits like reduced costs, faster operations, and stronger data security. However, implementing edge AI solutions often requires significant upfront investment in hardware and software.
Kanye West's Shocking Actions Spark a New Controversy Highlighting the Dangerous Potential of Artificial Intelligence
Kanye West's shocking actions have sparked a new controversy highlighting the dangerous potential of artificial intelligence. The lack of regulation surrounding AI use poses a significant threat to the integrity of news and information. Without proper oversight, AI-generated content can easily blur the lines between fact and fiction, enabling the spread of disinformation.
DeepSeek Got The Spotlight, Alibaba Won Apple’s AI Business
Apple has picked Alibaba over DeepSeek to roll out its AI-powered suite of services for the iPhone in China. The collaboration aims to provide technology for the iPhone-maker’s Apple Intelligence service. Alibaba was chosen because its models met Apple’s standards and needs, while DeepSeek lacked the workforce and experience to handle the operation.
Key Takeaways
- AI-generated content can easily blur the lines between fact and fiction, enabling the spread of disinformation.
- The lack of regulation surrounding AI use poses a significant threat to the integrity of news and information.
- Red teams can help keep AI models secure by identifying vulnerabilities in API attacks, side-channel attacks, container and orchestration attacks, and supply chain attacks.
- Edge AI has significant business potential due to its ability to process data locally, reducing latency and security risks associated with sending data to cloud servers.
- Apple has picked Alibaba over DeepSeek to roll out its AI-powered suite of services for the iPhone in China.
- The collaboration aims to provide technology for the iPhone-maker’s Apple Intelligence service.
- Alibaba was chosen because its models met Apple’s standards and needs, while DeepSeek lacked the workforce and experience to handle the operation.
- The stakes to deliver a compelling Apple Intelligence experience to Chinese consumers are high, with Apple counting on its AI offering to recoup lost ground to competitors like Huawei.
Sources
- Major Publishers From The Guardian To Condé Nast Sue AI Startup For Copyright Violation In Latest Salvo
- AI-driven biometric fraud surges in Africa, fueling financial crimes
- Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, and Copyright
- Elon Musk Says He Will Drop OpenAI Bid if Company Preserves Nonprofit Mission
- US AI-training ‘fair use’ ruling is mixed news for rightsholders
- Davenport faculty emphasizes AI learning, preparing students for strategic workforce roles
- How red teaming helps safeguard the infrastructure behind AI models
- Why edge AI has significant business potential
- Kanye West's shocking actions spark a new controversy highlighting the dangerous potential of artificial intelligence
- DeepSeek Got The Spotlight, Alibaba Won Apple’s AI Business