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Sports Illustrated reportedly published articles from fake AI authors
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2m ago
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Sports Illustrated has been caught publishing articles attributed to fake AI-generated authors, as reported by Futurism. The supposed authors, like "Drew Ortiz" and "Sora Tanaka," do not exist, with their images being available on an AI-generated image site. The Arena Group, which publishes Sports Illustrated, has ended its partnership with AdVon Commerce following these revelations. The company assured that all content was human-written, but the use of pseudonyms violated their policies.
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Google News searches ranked AI-generated ripoffs above real articles — including a Post exclusive
Medial
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1y ago
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Google News searches have been ranking AI-generated articles, which copy content from legitimate media outlets, above the original articles. The Washington Post discovered at least one instance where their own published work was ripped off and listed lower in search results than the copied version. Other outlets have also reported similar cases, pointing out that the spread of AI-generated articles poses a significant problem for the industry. Experts have raised concerns about the power of Google in controlling the discovery and funding of news brands and call for regulation on AI chatbots and AI-generated content.
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A Russia-linked network uses AI to rewrite real news stories
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
A network of websites called CopyCop has been accused of spreading disinformation by modifying news articles from legitimate sources using large language models, likely built by OpenAI. The articles were translated and edited to add a partisan bias. The network has ties to DC Weekly, a disinformation platform run by an American citizen who fled to Russia in 2016. This network published over 19,000 articles across 11 websites and has recently started producing targeted, human-generated content. While these efforts may not persuade discerning readers, AI-enabled forgeries are expected to improve in the future.
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The New York Times’ first generative AI deal is with Amazon
The Verge
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2m ago
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The New York Times has entered a multi-year AI licensing agreement with Amazon. This deal will allow Amazon to utilize summaries and excerpts of The Times' content, including sports and cooking articles, for its Alexa products. The Times previously sued Microsoft and OpenAI for using its articles without permission for AI training, but this new agreement reflects the Times' strategy of monetizing its high-quality journalism and protecting its intellectual property rights. Financial details of the agreement remain undisclosed.
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The unsettling scourge of obituary spam
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
The article discusses the issue of fake obituaries and obituary spam being generated using AI tools. It mentions a specific incident where fake obituaries about a couple, Brian Vastag and Beth Mazur, surfaced on Google, causing distress to their friends and community. The sites publishing these obituaries utilize AI tools to generate clunky articles filled with keywords to rank higher in search results and monetize the content with intrusive ads. The article also highlights the struggles faced by Google in containing obituary spam and the impact it has on grieving families and funeral homes.
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Baidu denies report that its Ernie AI chatbot is linked to Chinese military research
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Chinese technology company Baidu has denied allegations that its AI chatbot Ernie is connected to Chinese military research. The denial came in response to a report from a Hong Kong newspaper that claimed an academic paper affiliated with the People's Liberation Army cyberwarfare division stated that the division tested its AI system on Baidu's Ernie. Baidu refuted the allegations and clarified that Ernie is publicly available with no collaboration with the authors of the paper. The stock price of Baidu faced a significant decline after the report was published.
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US newspapers sue OpenAI for copyright infringement over AI training
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Newspapers, including the New York Daily News and Chicago Tribune, have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging that the companies unlawfully copied millions of articles to train their AI systems. These systems, such as Microsoft's Copilot and OpenAI's ChatGPT, are accused of reproducing copyrighted content and generating fake articles that harm the newspapers' reputations. Other news outlets have also brought similar ongoing lawsuits against Microsoft and OpenAI. The newspapers are seeking monetary damages and an injunction to prevent further infringement.
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Premier League forms five-year AI partnership with Microsoft - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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1m ago
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The English Premier League has partnered with Microsoft in a five-year deal to incorporate AI technology into its digital platforms. Microsoft's Copilot will offer audiences insights into clubs, players, and matches, utilizing data from over 30 seasons, 300,000 articles, and 9,000 videos. This collaboration aims to enhance fan engagement by streamlining vast data troves, following AI adoption trends seen in other sports leagues like Spain's LaLiga. The Premier League's digital infrastructure will also transition to Microsoft Azure.
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Jensen Huang-led Nvidia faces copyright infringement lawsuit over AI training
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Authors Brian Keene, Abdi Nazemian, and Stewart O'Nan have filed a lawsuit against Nvidia, alleging that the tech company used their copyrighted works without permission to train its NeMo AI platform. The dataset, consisting of nearly 200,000 books, was removed in October after copyright infringement claims. Nvidia's NeMo AI is a platform for generative AI technologies, allowing the creation of new content from various inputs. The authors are seeking unspecified damages for all US authors whose works were used to train NeMo over the past three years. This case highlights the ongoing issue of copyright infringement in AI development.
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Bombay HC Strikes Down Centre’s Proposed Fact-Checking Unit
Inc42
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10m ago
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The recent judgement by Justice AS Chandurkar determined that the setting up of Fake Content Units (FCUs) is in violation of Articles 14 and 19 of the Indian Constitution. This decision comes after a previous split verdict by a two-judge Bombay bench. The IT Amendment Rules, 2023 grant the government the authority to establish FCUs for identifying and tackling fake or misleading online content related to the central government.
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Authors call on publishers to limit their use of AI
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1m ago
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Authors such as Lauren Groff and Lev Grossman have signed an open letter urging publishers to limit AI usage, advocating for commitments like hiring human audiobook narrators. They argue AI exploits their unpaid labor by profiting from their work. The letter, endorsed by over 1,100 additional signatories, calls for pledges against releasing AI-created books and replacing human staff. Concurrently, authors are litigating against tech firms for using books in AI training, facing recent setbacks in court.
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