A total of 47 lawsuits have been filed against major AI companies, including OpenAI and Meta, addressing issues such as copyright infringement and unauthorized use of creative works, with significant implications for intellectual property rights and AI development.
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The OECD is promoting standards for trustworthy AI, focusing on data governance, privacy, and workforce impact, while encouraging international collaboration to manage associated risks and benefits.
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The OECD and GPAI initiative emphasize the need for accountability and effective governance in AI development, focusing on data protection, privacy, and environmental implications to mitigate risks and maximize benefits.
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Midjourney is embroiled in a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement related to its AI-generated visual content, with a recent court ruling limiting the disclosure of datasets used for training, while the outcome may influence future regulations and practices in the AI and creative industries.
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The US Senate overwhelmingly voted 99-1 to eliminate a proposed 10-year federal moratorium that would have prevented states and local governments from enacting their own AI regulations, reflecting bipartisan concerns over consumer protection and the need for state-level oversight in the absence of comprehensive federal laws.
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Experts and regulators in Europe stress the importance of meaningful human oversight in AI systems, particularly in high-risk sectors like financial services and health care, as new laws such as the AI Act and GDPR evolve to ensure consumer protection and compliance.
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The UK government is facing pressure to legislate on AI and copyright issues, proposing a policy that allows AI developers to train models on copyrighted works by default unless rights holders opt out, amid significant opposition from the creative industries and ongoing legal challenges.
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Senior judges have issued new guidance emphasizing the responsibilities of judicial office holders in using AI tools, addressing concerns about misinformation, bias, and data quality, while ensuring the integrity of the justice system.
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Local councils are increasingly adopting AI technologies for various applications, raising significant legal, ethical, and regulatory concerns, particularly regarding bias, accountability, and compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR.
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The ongoing legal dispute between Getty Images and Stability AI, centered on copyright and trademark infringement claims related to AI-generated content, could reshape UK copyright law and influence the future of AI development and licensing practices.
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