It's a new year, and that means a fresh batch of art, literature, and photography is now free for everyone to enjoy, use, and adapt. Say hello to the works of Henri Matisse, Frida Kahlo, and Robert Capa, among others, as they enter the public domain. In the United States, works from 1929 and those by creators who passed away in 1954 are now fair game. This includes ...
In a move reflecting the changing times, the U. S. has revamped its old science and technology agreement with China. The new deal, inked after lengthy talks, is smaller in scope and has extra safeguards to keep national security safe. The State Department says it protects intellectual property and ensures transparency and data fairness. The agreement now only covers...
Timbaland, the famous hip-hop and R&B star, has joined forces with a generative AI company called Suno. He's not just there to make music—he's advising them on product development and creative strategy. But why do tech companies keep hiring celebrities like Timbaland? It's not just for their talent. Sometimes, it's about sending a message. In the early 2000s, bands ...
The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post's parent company, News Corp, have filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI. They claim the Jeff Bezos-backed startup copied their news articles without permission. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, accuses Perplexity of using copyrighted material to answer users' questions through their AI chatbot. News Corp wan...
In a recent development, OpenAI has teamed up with the media giant Hearst. This partnership brings together more than 40 newspapers and over 20 magazines, including popular titles like the Houston Chronicle and Cosmopolitan. Under this agreement, Hearst's content will be accessible through OpenAI's chatbots, such as ChatGPT and SearchGPT. The deal aims to evolve...
T.I. and his wife Tiny, both talented artists in their own right, have emerged victorious in their long-standing legal battle against toy giant MGA Entertainment. A whopping $71 million judgement was handed down by a federal jury in Santa Ana, California, after finding MGA guilty of intellectual property infringement. The jury awarded the couple $17.8 million in real...
What if this is just the tip of the iceberg? With the global chip war heating up, has China simply outsourced its industrial espionage to former Samsung executives? The arrest of two ex-Samsung executives on charges of industrial espionage has sent shockwaves through the semiconductor industry, revealing the extent to which tech giants are willing to go to steal v...
Key Points: A new Chinese law forces US companies to appoint 'employee representatives' with close ties to the Communist Party. These spies could gain access to sensitive internal data and put American jobs at risk. Microsoft is in the crosshairs due to its deep integration into critical infrastructure. Questioning Assumptions: Could there be legitimate reasons for ...