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AI News: Authors Sue Microsoft, Meta's Legal Win, Meta Eyes AI Voice Startup
Group of high-profile authors sue Microsoft over use of their books in AI training
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• A group of high-profile authors, including Kai Bird and Jia Tolentino, have sued Microsoft for using nearly 200,000 pirated books to train its Megatron artificial intelligence model.
• This lawsuit is part of a larger legal battle between authors, news outlets, and copyright holders against tech companies like Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and OpenAI over the alleged misuse of their material in AI training.
Meta wins AI copyright lawsuit as US judge rules against authors
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• Meta, owned by Mark Zuckerberg, won a copyright lawsuit brought by authors who accused the company of using their books without permission to train its AI system.
• This ruling marks a significant legal victory for the US artificial intelligence industry.
Meta in Talks to Buy AI Voice Startup PlayAI in Push for Talent
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• Meta Platforms Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire PlayAI, a startup focused on using AI to replicate voices.
• The acquisition is part of Meta's strategy to acquire top AI talent and compete in the AI field.
Salesforce CEO Says 30% of Internal Work Is Being Handled by AI
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• Salesforce CEO, Marc Benioff, states that AI is handling 30% of internal work within the company.
• The statement by Salesforce highlights the significant automation achieved through AI technology within the organization.
Intel Capital-Backed AI Firm Reconova Is Said to Plan HK IPO
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• Reconova Technologies Co., a Chinese AI firm specializing in visual perception, is preparing for a Hong Kong IPO.
• The AI company Reconova, backed by Intel Capital, is making significant strides towards an IPO, indicating potential growth and market interest in AI technologies.