Google calls for relaxing of Australia’s copyright laws so AI can mine websites for information

Tech company argues government should support artificial intelligence development while artists seek protectionsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastGoogle and other tech giants have called on the Australian government to relax copyright laws to allow artificial intelligence to mine websites for information across the internet.In a submission to the government’s review of copyright enforcement published this week, Google argued the government needs to consider whether copyright law has “the necessary flexibilities” to support the development of AI.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-19 04:40:32 UTC ]

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How libraries are becoming launchpads for music careers  

Beyond books, cities like Huntsville that invest in library innovation are building economic resilience. In an era dominated by artificial intelligence and smartphones, one of the most overlooked engines of economic growth sits quietly at the heart of every neighborhood: the public library.  Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-05-21 22:34:00 UTC ]
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Chicago Sun-Times confirms AI was used to create reading list of books that don’t exist

Outlet calls story, created by freelancer working with one of the newpaper’s content partner, a ‘learning moment’Illinois’ prominent Chicago Sun-Times newspaper has confirmed that a summer reading list, which included several recommendations for books that don’t exist, was created using... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-05-21 00:09:48 UTC ]
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Elton John calls UK government ‘absolute losers’ over AI copyright plans

Songwriter says he thinks it is a ‘criminal offence’ to let tech firms use protected work without permissionSir Elton John has called the UK government “absolute losers” over proposals to let tech firms use copyright-protected work without permission.The singer and songwriter said it was a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-05-18 13:24:29 UTC ]
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The Reason Murderbot’s Tone Feels Off

Martha Wells’ book series uses wry humor to tell a story about artificial intelligence, humanity, and free will. The Apple TV+ adaptation tries to do the same—with mixed results. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2025-05-14 18:00:44 UTC ]
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As Australia’s election result reminds us, News Corp no longer has the power to sway voters | Margaret Simons

The declining power of the Murdoch press is part of the wider story of the waning influence of mainstream mediaAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-05-05 15:00:39 UTC ]
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Nothing to see here, Press Council says after News Corp tabloids’ front-page undisclosed advertorial gassing up fossil fuel | Weekly Beast

No breach, self-regulatory Australian Press Council rules; plus BBC embarks on big bureau expansionSign up to get Guardian Australia’s weekly media diary as a free newsletterWhen is an undisclosed advertorial, paid for by the fossil fuel industry and splashed across the front pages of all the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-04-17 04:03:09 UTC ]
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The think tank quietly influencing New York’s top officials

Two years ago, newly pregnant and fleeing a violent partner, Briana Drummer left her life behind and checked into a family shelter. There, feeling overwhelmed, she spotted “a big, bright poster” advertising CUNY Reconnect, a program that allows adults with partial college credit to finish their... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2025-04-03 09:48:13 UTC ]
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‘A computer’s joke, on us’: writers respond to the short story written by AI

Sam Altman, the OpenAI boss, has declared its new model ‘good at creative writing’. We asked writers including Tracy Chevalier, Kamila Shamsie and David Baddiel if they agreeThis week has seen writers divided over a story written by an AI model that is “good at creative writing” – at least... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-03-14 16:00:23 UTC ]
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‘Mind-blowingly stupid’: Asio chief criticises News Corp’s alleged attempt to provoke Middle Eastern cafe staff

Comments at Senate estimates came after Daily Telegraph editor said it ‘never intended to provoke an incident’ but approach could have been ‘better-handled’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s domestic spy... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-02-26 01:19:04 UTC ]
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Antisemitism summit: John Howard says ‘God bless Sky News’ as Mark Dreyfus warns against partisanship | Weekly Beast

Sharri Markson defends News Corp after attorney general says antisemitism ‘must not be weaponised’. Plus: a sprinkling of Australian culture for the NYTFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast“God bless Sky News,” the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-02-21 00:57:55 UTC ]
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EU accused of leaving ‘devastating’ copyright loophole in AI Act

Architect of copyright law says EU is ‘supporting big tech instead of protecting European creative ideas’An architect of EU copyright law has said legislation is needed to protect writers, musicians and creatives left exposed by an “irresponsible” legal gap in the bloc’s Artificial Intelligence... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-02-19 12:13:58 UTC ]
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News Corp comparing ABC to Netflix subscription ‘unbalanced and agenda-driven’, broadcaster chair says

In strongly worded statement, Kim Williams says allegations in Murdoch-owned tabloids ‘do not stand up to scrutiny’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA claim in News Corp publications across the country that the public broadcaster costs taxpayers more than a Netflix... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-02-14 07:47:03 UTC ]
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Bridget McKenzie, Moira Deeming and key News Corp figures to attend Jordan Peterson’s ‘civilisation’ conference

Exclusive: Former prime minister Tony Abbott to address Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in LondonGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoalition frontbencher Bridget McKenzie and Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming, and key figures from News Corp, are set to... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-02-11 14:00:07 UTC ]
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UK copyright law consultation ‘fixed’ in favour of AI firms, peer says

Exclusive: Beeban Kidron says plans will lead to ‘wholesale’ transfer of wealth from creative industries to tech sectorUK politics live – latest updatesA consultation on changes to UK copyright law is “fixed” in favour of artificial intelligence companies and will lead to a “wholesale” transfer... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-02-11 11:27:11 UTC ]
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