TECH

OPENAI BACKS OFF FOR-PROFIT SHIFT AMID FUNDING PUSH, LEGAL PRESSURE

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OpenAI has started a course of abandoning its controversial plan to transition into a full for-profit company, following significant pressure from civic leaders and regulators. The AI powerhouse will instead maintain its nonprofit governance structure while modifying its commercial subsidiary.

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AI’S COPYRIGHT CRISIS: GPT-4O AND THE RISE OF STYLE-CLONING

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OpenAI’s latest image model, GPT-4o, has reignited the debate over copyright and artificial intelligence by allowing users to generate images in the unmistakable styles of studios like Studio Ghibli, Pixar, and even Lego. While this isn’t a new capability in the world of AI, the model’s accuracy, accessibility, and reduced moderation are turning legal speculation into an imminent threat.

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MICROSOFT AZURE CLOUD GROWTH SURGES 33%, SHARES JUMP 7% ON STRONG FORECAST

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Microsoft's latest quarterly results have calmed investor fears about potential AI demand slowdown, with the company forecasting stronger-than-expected growth for its Azure cloud business. Shares surged 7% in after-hours trading, positioning the tech giant to add over $200 billion to its market value.

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OPENAI COUNTERSUES MUSK AS FEUD ACCELERATES

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The legal battle between OpenAI and Elon Musk has intensified, with the AI giant filing counterclaims accusing its former co-founder of waging a "relentless campaign" to damage the organization after it achieved success independently of him.

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GOOGLE'S AI AMBITIONS FACE DOJ SCRUTINY IN ANTITRUST TRIAL

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In a pivotal courtroom confrontation that began Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice argued that Google must face strict measures to prevent it from leveraging artificial intelligence to extend its search dominance. This landmark case could fundamentally reshape the internet landscape by challenging Google's position as the primary gateway to online information.

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YOUTUBE DEMONETIZES CHANNELS FOR DECEPTIVE AI-GENERATED MOVIE TRAILERS

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YouTube demonetized two big channels, Screen Culture and KH Studio, that specialize in creating AI-generated fake movie trailers imitating official promotional videos. This comes after there was backlash against their practice of creating deceptive videos that have received millions of views.

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NVIDIA STUMBLES IN GLOBAL TECH WAR AS U.S. CRACKS DOWN ON CHINA SALES

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Nvidia, the undisputed king of artificial intelligence chips, has been thrown into the crossfire of the intensifying U.S.–China tech war—and the blow is a costly one. The company announced it will take a staggering $5.5 billion financial hit following fresh U.S. export restrictions that now block its H20 AI chips from reaching China. The ban, which comes amid heightened efforts by Washington to restrict Chinese access to advanced American tech, triggered a nearly 7% tumble in Nvidia's stock on Wednesday.

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA BANS FACEBOOK TO CURB FAKE NEWS, HATE SPEECH, AND PORNOGRAPHY, SPARKING BACKLASH

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The nation of Papua New Guinea has implemented a nationwide block on Facebook, citing concerns over harmful content. The sudden digital intervention reveals the complex tensions between government control and digital freedom in the Pacific nation.

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