Microsoft Leads Charge for New AI Legislation to Combat Deepfake Fraud and Enhance Content Verification

Washington – Microsoft is advocating for new legislative measures to address the increasing challenges posed by artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on the misuse of AI in creating fraudulent deepfake content and unlawful sexual images. The technology giant is pushing U.S. lawmakers to institute stringent regulations that would not only criminalize such activities but also compel AI companies to integrate more robust detection tools within their software. As part of a comprehensive policy document issued on Tuesday, Microsoft outlined its suggestions for a regulatory framework that aims to hold AI developers accountable by ensuring their technologies … Read more

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to Face Questioning in Lawsuit Over Activision Purchase, Raising Concerns of Competition

San Francisco – Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella may have to face questioning in a lawsuit filed by a group of video gamers who argue that the company’s acquisition of Activision, the maker of “Call of Duty,” will harm competition. U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled against Microsoft’s attempt to prevent Nadella from being deposed. The gamers’ case runs parallel to a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last year to block the deal. The gamers sued Microsoft over its $69 billion purchase of Activision in December 2022, asserting that it would stifle … Read more

Authors Sue OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement, Potentially Shaping the Future of AI

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Authors Nicholas Basbanes and Nicholas Gage have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft for allegedly misusing their work without proper authorization. The authors claim that their books were included in the data used to train OpenAI’s GPT large language model, which powers services like ChatGPT. The lawsuit comes after the New York Times took legal action against OpenAI, accusing the company of using millions of articles from the newspaper to train their chatbot without permission. The legal dispute raises important questions regarding copyright infringement and the boundaries of fair use in … Read more

Insights from Copyright Expert on Outcome of NY Times Lawsuit: Microsoft and OpenAI’s Fate Under Scrutiny

New York City – A copyright expert has shared his predictions on the outcome of a lawsuit filed by The New York Times against Microsoft and OpenAI. The lawsuit alleges that the tech companies have used the newspaper’s articles to train artificial intelligence models without proper authorization. According to the expert, this case highlights the ongoing battle between media organizations and tech giants over intellectual property rights. It also reveals the challenges faced by traditional news outlets in the digital age. The New York Times claims that Microsoft and OpenAI have unlawfully copied thousands of … Read more