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- 1AI executive calls generative AI 'the largest theft of labor in human history'●AI exec: We may have pulled off “the largest theft of labor in human history.”
A tech executive involved in a lawsuit over AI training data is quoted calling generative AI potentially 'the largest theft of labor in human history.' The remarks surfaced through documents made public in the case, in which creators allege their work was used without permission or payment. The comment is drawing attention because it appears to acknowledge, from inside the industry, concerns that artists, writers and other workers whose material trained AI systems have not been compensated.
- 2Unsealed Briefs Reveal Executives Knew of Book Piracy in AI Case●Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI
Newly unsealed court briefs in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI indicate that top executives at the companies knew that using pirated books to train AI models was legally questionable. The Authors Guild has published the filings, which lawyers and authors are scrutinising for what they reveal about internal awareness and intent in the dispute over AI training data.
- 3Appeals court upholds Anthropic supply chain risk designation●U.S. appeals court upholds designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk
A U.S. appeals court has upheld the government's designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, according to a CNBC report. The ruling maintains a decision tied to Pentagon-related concerns over the company's role in federal supply chains. The designation is significant for the AI sector, as it could affect Anthropic's ability to win government contracts and signals heightened scrutiny of major AI providers in national security contexts.
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New U.S. sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court are being described as a threat to European sovereignty. The measures could affect European officials and entities cooperating with the Hague-based court, raising concerns in EU capitals about Washington pressuring an institution many European states consider central to international law.
- 5NBA training camps open this week with Media Day●NBA camps set to open with Media Day in most cities on Monday, then practices Tuesday
NBA teams are set to open training camp, with Media Day taking place in most cities on Monday and first practices scheduled for Tuesday. The sessions mark the official start of the new NBA season, giving teams their first on-court work ahead of preseason games, with players meeting reporters at Media Day before hitting the floor.