Shailesh Prakash’s departure as Vice President and General Manager of Google News comes as the company faces scrutiny over its business practices. Shailesh Prakash, a prominent executive from Google’s news division, has resigned amid ongoing tensions between the search giant and publishers. Prakash held the position of Vice President and General Manager for Google News, and his departure comes as the company faces increasing scrutiny over its business practices, particularly concerning advertising revenue and the use of artificial intelligence. Prakash’s resignation was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and the exact circumstances leading to his departure remain unclear. Google…

The firms behind ChatGPT have been accused of misappropriating copyrighted content to develop the AI platform. A group of eight prominent American newspapers has jointly filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, the organisation behind the ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot, accusing them of copyright infringement. The court documents, which were seen by Axios, reveal that the lawsuit has been initiated by a consortium of newspapers including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, South Florida Sun Sentinel, San Jose Mercury News, Denver Post, Orange County Register, and St. Paul Pioneer Press. These newspapers are under the ownership of…

Veen Bosch & Keuning’s AI experiment in translating commercial fiction into English has raised concerns in the book publishing industry. Dutch publishing behemoth Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK) has announced its intention to begin experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) to translate selected books into English. The publisher, which was recently acquired by Simon & Schuster, aims to trial this technology on a limited scope, focusing exclusively on commercial fiction titles. “This project contains less than ten titles – all commercial fiction. No literary titles will nor shall be used,” said Vanessa van Hofwegen, VBK’s commercial director. “This is on an…

OpenAI has introduced a new search function in ChatGPT aimed at competing with Google’s dominance, albeit currently available only to paid subscribers, amidst ongoing legal challenges. OpenAI, the company known for developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies, has taken a significant step towards challenging the longstanding dominance of Google in the web search arena. The organisation has announced the integration of a new search function directly into its popular ChatGPT generative AI chatbot. This feature, however, is currently limited to paid subscribers, with plans to expand access to users of the free version in the future. The new search function promises…

Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, believes there is a promising landscape for startups in fine-tuning AI modelst. Start-ups looking to refine AI capabilities have a promising future, according to Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI. Speaking to the podcast “Masters of Scale,” hosted by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, Suleyman described a profitable avenue for startups in the domain of fine-tuning AI models. This process involves adjusting AI algorithms using vast datasets exemplifying ‘good behaviour,’ ultimately aiming to reduce errors such as hallucinations—instances where AI models generate information not supported by training data. Suleyman suggests that while the task might…

The integration of A.I. in cinema raises ethical concerns, with industry professionals advocating for regulations while some creatives, like Tom Hanks, embrace its potential. In the ever-evolving landscape of Hollywood, the integration of artificial intelligence (A.I.) into filmmaking has sparked both intrigue and apprehension. Over recent months, conversations around this topic have surfaced a prevailing dichotomy. Those with limited knowledge about A.I.’s potential in cinema express apprehension, fearing its possible implications. In contrast, industry professionals who are more familiar with A.I. technology express confidence in the enduring power of human creativity and maintain a healthy scepticism about A.I.’s ability to…

The Council of Europe has launched a landmark treaty aimed at regulating artificial intelligence globally, inviting participation from both member and non-member states to promote ethical standards. New International AI Convention Seeks Global Commitment to Ethical Artificial Intelligence Development In a significant move towards unifying global efforts in regulating artificial intelligence, the Council of Europe (CoE) introduced the Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law in September 2024. This landmark treaty, colloquially referred to as the AI Convention or AI Treaty, represents the first international framework aimed at ensuring the ethical development and…

Thousands of artists, including members from iconic music groups and renowned writers, voice concerns over the unauthorized use of their works to train AI systems, amidst ongoing legal battles over intellectual property rights. On October 23, a prominent protest surfaced within the global arts community as thousands of artists expressed their concerns regarding the use of their creative works for training artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This pushback against AI technology includes an array of influential figures from the music, literary, and acting industries, highlighting a growing unease about technological advancements and their potential implications for creative rights and incomes. Notable…

In his latest novel, Lewinsky navigates the complex relationship between human authorship and AI-generated content, offering a witty critique of contemporary literature. In a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing into creative domains traditionally dominated by human beings, author Charles Lewinsky has crafted a novel that delves into this intersection with wit and intrigue. “Deceptively Real,” Lewinsky’s newest publication, straddles the line between fact and fiction, exploring the modern writer’s existential dilemmas in an era increasingly shaped by AI. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist, a conservative jazz enthusiast and advertising copywriter in his late 30s, who finds his…

News Corp has accused Perplexity AI of using copyrighted material without permission, igniting a debate on the impact of artificial intelligence on traditional journalism. News Corp Accuses AI Company Perplexity of Intellectual Property Infringement In a significant development in the ongoing dialogue between traditional media companies and emerging artificial intelligence firms, News Corp has voiced strong allegations against Perplexity AI, claiming that the company has engaged in the unauthorised use of copyrighted material. According to News Corp, Perplexity has replicated substantial amounts of their content without offering compensation, thereby presenting repurposed material that could potentially replace original sources. The issue…