Generative AI systems rely on vast quantities of text, images and other materials in their training. These models can generate new content, yet the copyright status of both the underlying training data and the outputs produced remains uncertain. Researchers and developers therefore need to understand the differing legal frameworks in
Meta Platforms Inc. has announced the creation of a new superintelligence research laboratory named Scale AI, appointing Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI, to lead the company's superintelligence development efforts. According to information made public on June 13, 2025, Meta is investing four billion dollars in Scale AI
Perplexity AI processed 780 million queries in May 2025, representing a 20% month-over-month growth rate. CEO Aravind Srinivas announced at the Bloomberg Tech Summit on June 5, 2025, that at this growth rate, the company could reach one billion queries per week within a year, which would amount to 52
Publishers have recognised both the potential and the risks of generative AI and have formulated policies accordingly. Broadly, these policies emphasise three principles: (1) human authorship – GAI tools cannot be credited as authors; (2) transparency and disclosure – authors must disclose when and how GAI has been used; and (3) accountability
OpenAI announced on May 5, 2025, that control of the company will remain with its non-profit entity following discussions with California's and Delaware's attorneys general. Instead of the current structure where the non-profit board oversees for-profit operations, OpenAI's for-profit arm will become a public
Mattel and OpenAI announced a strategic collaboration on June 12, 2025, to develop AI-powered toys and experiences expected to launch later this year. The Barbie maker will utilise OpenAI's technology to "bring the magic of AI to age-appropriate play experiences" with an emphasis on innovation, privacy,
Leading technology billionaires including Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos are actively investing in artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence development, claiming their goal is to save humanity. Still, experts suggest these grandiose visions conceal their true motivations. Analysis published by Live Science indicates that AGI is
The Hungarian Competition Authority Has Achieved a Historic Commitment from Microsoft to Develop Its AI Systems Using 10 Billion Hungarian Words, Making This Data Freely Available to Other Developers The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) initiated proceedings against Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited in July 2023, investigating whether the company adequately informed
The proliferation of various generative AI tools raises profound questions about authorship in scientific publications, particularly whether GenAI systems can be considered authors and how responsibility for their output should be shared. Traditional notions of authorship emphasise human agency, accountability, and intellectual contribution, as outlined in established guidelines from bodies
In China, the AI-based digital recreation of deceased family members and loved ones has grown into a rapidly developing industry, where numerous businesses offer services that allow people to interact again with their departed loved ones. According to a May 2024 report by Technology Review, these services use deepfake technology
A federal judge has ruled that Character.AI chatbots do not currently enjoy First Amendment protections in the United States. On May 21, 2025, Judge Anne Conway rejected Character Technologies' defense in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 14-year-old boy's suicide, allowing Florida mother Megan Garcia'
French H Company released three new agentic AI models on June 3, 2025: Runner H public beta, Holo-1 visual model, and Tester H developer tool. Runner H is an autonomous AI agent capable of executing complex tasks and integrating various tools with minimal human intervention. According to MarkTechPost data, the
