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In a few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) virtual assistants will be as common as the smart phone "

— Dave Waters

UK Government Backtracks on AI and Copyright Laws after Artists Protest

British artists like Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa have been protesting against use of copyrighted content for AI training.

After facing severe protests from artists including the likes of Dua Lipa and Sir John Elton, the UK government is reconsidering its stance on use of copyrighted content for AI training.

Lowering the Bar: Court Fines Two Lawyers $30K for Citing Fake AI-Generated Cases

A federal court in U.S. has fined two lawyers $30k for using AI generated fake cases

A Federal Court in US has fined two lawyers $15000 each for submitting fake AI generated cases, adding that the lawyers have sullied the reputation of bar.

Gaming CEO Uses ChatGPT To Dodge a $250M Payout. Judge Says No

Krafton CEO Changhan Kim used ChatGPT to plan a takeover of Unknown Worlds Entertainment to avoid a $250 million earnout payment, a Delaware court ruled against the strategy.

A Delaware judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate Unknown Worlds Entertainment’s CEO after the South Korean gaming giant used ChatGPT to plan a corporate takeover and dodge a $250 million contractual payout.

Britannica Sues OpenAI over Copyright Infringement

Britannica and Merriam Webster have sued OpenAI over copyright infringement.

The fresh lawsuit against OpenAI by Britannica over copyright infringement has intensified debate over “fair-use” policy adopted by AI companies.

“AI Cannot Replace the Trained Mind of a Lawyer”: India’s Supreme Court Judge Vikram Nath

India’s Supreme Court judge Vikram Nath warned that AI must remain a tool in the legal system. While technology can improve efficiency, he said it cannot replace human judgment in the administration of justice.

India’s Supreme Court judge Vikram Nath warned that AI must remain a tool in the legal system. While technology can improve efficiency, he said it cannot replace human judgment in the administration of justice.

Europe Moves to Ban AI Deepfake Nude Images, Jail Time on Table

European countries are moving forward with ban on AI generated deepfake videos.

European countries are moving forward with ban on AI generated deepfake videos.

Singapore Tops Global AI Adoption as U.S. Ranks 20th, a16z Analysis Finds

Singapore tops global AI adoption rankings, according to a recent analysis from Andreessen Horowitz.

Singapore tops global AI adoption rankings, according to a recent analysis from Andreessen Horowitz.
Despite producing many leading AI products, the United States ranks only 20th.

“Misanthropic Altman”: OpenAI CEO Draws Backlash Over ‘Selling Intelligence’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's statement on selling AI as a utility has drawn backlash.

“Diabolical psychopath”, “Delusional Tech Bro” and “Misanthropic Altman” were some of the eulogies showered on OpenAI CEO after his comments about selling AI like a utility went viral.

Google’s New AI Tool Aims to Warn Cities About Flash Floods Before They Strike

Google's Flood Hub now includes AI-powered urban flash flood forecasts up to 24 hours in advance.

Google has launched an AI model that predicts urban flash floods up to 24 hours in advance. Powered by Gemini, the Groundsource methodology mined 2.6 million historical flood events across 150+ countries to train the new forecasting system, now live on Google’s Flood Hub.

Punjab Police Ropes in AI to Tackle Organized Crime Through Surveillance

Punjab Police has started using artificial intelligence to thwart organized crime.

The prowess of artificial intelligence in thwarting organized crime was recently demonstrated by Punjab Police when AI detected voice sample of two alleged gangsters, leading to their arrest.