TECH

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.

NVIDIA TO INVEST HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS IN U.S. CHIP PRODUCTION OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS

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Nvidia plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in US-made chips and electronics over the next four years, according to CEO Jensen Huang in an interview with the Financial Times published on March 19, 2025. The AI chip giant anticipates allocating approximately half-a-trillion dollars on electronics during this period.

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.

NTEL NAMES CHIP VETERAN LIP-BU TAN AS NEW CEO IN TURNAROUND BID

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Intel Corporation has appointed industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, effective March 18, in a strategic move to restore the struggling chipmaker's position in an increasingly competitive market. The announcement sent Intel shares surging 12% in extended trading Wednesday, offering investors hope amid the company's prolonged difficulties.

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.

ALIBABA RELEASES ITS LATEST AI MODEL

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Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed shares jumped 8% on Thursday after the Chinese tech giant unveiled its latest AI reasoning model, claiming it outperforms competitors like OpenAI and DeepSeek. The news also helped boost the Hang Seng's China Enterprises Index.

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.

DISCORD EXPLORES INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING AMID TECH MARKET REVIVAL

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Discord, the popular social chat platform, has begun preliminary discussions with investment bankers regarding a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could occur as early as this year. The gaming-focused communication service, valued at approximately $15 billion in its 2021 private funding round, is considering this strategic move amid cautious signs of revival in the tech IPO market.