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UK publishers press CMA for stricter controls on Google's AI use to protect journalism
UK news organisations challenge Google's claims over AI training on their content, urging the CMA to impose stricter controls and fairer compensation amid fears of diminishing journalism economics and...
FTC investigates OkCupid for secretly sharing millions of user photos with facial-recognition firm
The US Federal Trade Commission has concluded an investigation into OkCupid over allegations that the dating app shared nearly three million user photos and data with a third party for AI training, wi...
German media groups push for stronger AI rules to safeguard journalism and diversity
Leading German public and commercial media organisations are calling for stricter regulations on artificial intelligence, warning that unregulated AI platforms could threaten media diversity and fair ...
Supreme Court decision clarifies that AI-generated works require human authorship for copyright protection
The US Supreme Court's refusal to hear Thaler v. Perlmutter confirms that artificial intelligence alone cannot qualify for copyright, emphasising the importance of human involvement in creative works ...
Deezer reveals surge in AI-generated music, now comprising nearly half of uploads but minimal streaming impact
Deezer reports a dramatic increase in AI-produced tracks, with 75,000 new AI songs uploaded daily, yet they constitute only a small fraction of actual consumption, raising industry concerns over authe...
Media companies embed prediction markets into the news cycle, blurring the lines between reporting and trading
Major news organisations integrating real-time forecast data into their reporting are transforming the journalism landscape, raising questions about ethics, objectivity, and the future of news deliver...
India proposes new rules for visible and continuous AI-generated content labels
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has announced plans to require continuous, visible labels on AI-generated visual content, aiming to improve transparency and combat deepfakes...
Hachette withdraws horror novel 'Shy Girl' amid AI controversy and reader suspicion
Hachette Book Group has pulled Mia Ballard's 'Shy Girl' from publication after allegations of AI involvement sparked widespread criticism, highlighting the growing legal and ethical challenges in AI-a...
Authors Guild warns against use of AI by publishers and authors amid controversy over AI-generated manuscripts
The Authors Guild has issued a stark warning to publishers, literary agents, and authors about the risks of feeding manuscripts and personal data into AI systems like ChatGPT without consent, amid ris...
Automated copyright takedowns threaten legitimate search results amid rising abuse concerns
The rapid rise of automated copyright notices under the DMCA is leading to widespread abuse, blocking legitimate content from Google Search and exposing gaps in safeguards designed to protect creators...
New York Times' AI dilemma exposes fragile trust in journalism
The New York Times has severed ties with a freelancer over AI-assisted plagiarism, highlighting growing tensions and standards struggles as newsrooms increasingly rely on artificial intelligence tools...
AI systems increasingly produce ‘ghost citations’ by omitting brand mentions despite citing sources
A new analysis reveals that AI models often cite brands without explicitly mentioning them, creating a 'ghost citation' problem that could affect brand recognition and transparency in AI-generated res...
Record labels incorporate AI rights into artist contracts amid growing industry appetite
Record labels are increasingly embedding AI rights clauses in artist agreements, transforming a niche legal issue into a routine negotiation point, raising questions about artist control and consent a...
India clarifies AI intellectual property protections with new examination guidelines in 2025
India has introduced updated guidelines in 2025 to streamline the legal framework for AI-related assets, differentiating between human-involved and autonomous AI inventions across patents, copyright, ...
Wall Street Journal accelerates AI adoption with human-centred approach and training
The Wall Street Journal’s newsroom is integrating AI into daily workflows, emphasising human judgement and extensive staff training, signalling a shift from cautious exploration to routine use among m...
AI-driven pressures prompt call for stronger governance of open research collections
As the AI economy accelerates, experts warn that open research infrastructures face increasing strains from automation and data monopolisation, urging a shift towards commons-based governance to ensur...
FTC moves to resolve OkCupid privacy case over unauthorised data sharing for AI testing
The US FTC has taken action against OkCupid and its parent company Match Group after allegations that they shared millions of user photos and data with a third-party for facial recognition and AI deve...
New AI attribution tool aims to reveal hidden influence in digital marketing
Partnerize launches VantagePoint, a generative-AI attribution system designed to identify and value unseen publisher influence, aiming to bring transparency and direct payment links in AI-driven comme...
AI companies shift focus from data volume to provenance amid legal and quality concerns
As legal challenges and stricter regulations grow, AI firms are prioritising data provenance , tracking data origin, ownership, and integrity , to ensure model transparency, compliance, and quality in...
Deccan Herald streamlines news visuals with AI-powered infographic tool
Deccan Herald has adopted an AI-driven infographic system within its CMS to rapidly transform articles into visual summaries, aiming to engage readers with quick, multimedia content amid newsroom pres...
Deezer reports nearly half of daily uploads are now AI-generated as industry tackles fraud and trust issues
Deezer reveals that 44% of new music uploads are now AI-generated, with the company taking steps to demonetise suspicious tracks amid concerns over fraudulent plays and the shifting landscape of music...
Spotify tests AI disclosures in song credits amid industry debate over transparency
Spotify has begun trialling AI disclosures within song credits, enabling artists to flag AI involvement in recordings, as part of efforts to improve transparency and address concerns over synthetic mu...
Emerging privacy concerns as AI summaries infiltrate Gmail conversations
A simple email thread has unveiled serious questions about privacy and security in the age of AI, highlighting risks from hidden data access and potential misuse of sensitive information.A small domes...
Deezer reports nearly half of daily music uploads are now AI-generated, raising industry concerns
Deezer reveals that 44% of new tracks uploaded to its platform each day are produced by artificial intelligence, highlighting rapid growth and emerging challenges in the music streaming sector.Deezer ...
Deezer reveals AI-generated tracks now constitute nearly half of daily uploads amid industry push for transparency
Deezer reports that almost 44% of new music uploads are AI-made, but these tracks account for only a small fraction of overall streams, highlighting challenges in fraud and rights protection as the co...
Legal boundaries blur as AI challenges traditional notions of authorship
The rise of AI-generated art and inventions is forcing legal systems worldwide to reconsider ownership rights, with South Africa's landmark decision to recognise AI as an inventor sparking global deba...
India navigates complex global legal landscape to regulate AI training on copyrighted works
As countries adopt divergent approaches to regulating AI's dependence on copyrighted materials, India considers a hybrid model to balance innovation, creator rights, and legal clarity amid global unce...
Rooverse emerges as a human-only social network aiming to eliminate AI content
Rooverse launches as a new social platform committed to keeping artificial intelligence out of users’ feeds, offering a human-only space amid growing concerns over AI-generated content and online trus...
iQIYI faces backlash over AI-generated actor initiative amid actor denials and legal concerns
Chinese streaming giant iQIYI has sparked outrage after unveiling an AI actor database linked to celebrities, prompting legal and ethical debates about digital replacements and actor rights.iQIYI has ...