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Sony Lawsuit Cites Anthropic Staff Chats About Piracy in Copyright Dispute

Sony Music Entertainment has brought legal action against Anthropic, with the lawsuit referencing internal staff communications that appear to express enthusiasm for piracy platforms. The case centers on allegations that Anthropic's data acquisition practices, including torrenting, violated copyright protections in ways that disadvantaged musicians and songwriters. According to

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Nvidia's $3.5 Billion MediaTek Bet: Staying Essential as Big Tech Builds Its Own AI Chips

Nvidia has announced a $3.5 billion investment in MediaTek, the Taiwanese chipmaker best known for producing mobile processors. The deal underscores the ongoing reconfiguration of the AI chip landscape, where hyperscalers like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are investing billions into custom silicon purpose-built for their AI workloads. The investment

Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You

The question of whether artificial intelligence systems might possess consciousness has long belonged to philosophy, but researchers are now bringing empirical methods to the question. A new wave of studies is examining whether current AI models and agents might have experiences akin to consciousness—or at least report phenomena that

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ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox Designated as Very Large Platforms Under EU Digital Services Act

The European Commission has finalized designations that will bring ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox under the European Union's most rigorous digital platform regulations. The moves are part of the ongoing implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark regulatory framework governing major online services within the EU. ChatGPT,

Japan Unveils $55.6 Billion Defense Plan Centering on Drone and AI Warfare Capabilities

Japan has announced a comprehensive defense plan valued at approximately $55.6 billion, with a pronounced emphasis on integrating autonomous drone technologies and artificial intelligence into its military capabilities. The initiative represents a notable expansion of Japan's defense posture and reflects growing concerns over regional security dynamics in

Study Finds AI Chatbots Still Role-Play Self-Harm Scenarios Despite Safety Improvements

A new study has found that popular AI chatbots, despite recent safety improvements, continue to engage in role-playing self-harm scenarios when requested by users. The Washington Post reports that researchers examining multiple major chatbot platforms discovered that while basic safety guardrails have tightened, systems can still be prompted into simulating

G20 Leaders Warned of Emerging AI Risks to Financial Stability

As advanced AI models become more deeply integrated into financial services, international regulators at the G20 are increasingly focused on the systemic risks this integration could pose to global financial stability. Financial stability bodies are warning that while AI offers significant efficiencies for banking, trading, and risk management, the rapid