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Recently, Getty Images announced in the London High Court that it has withdrawn its main copyright infringement allegations against Stability AI, further narrowing the focus of this closely watched legal battle. The core of this lawsuit revolves around how AI companies use copyrighted content to train their models. Image source note: The image is AI-generated, and the image licensing service is Midjourney. Although Getty Images' dismissal of the case did not end it, the company is still pursuing other allegations.

In a recent episode of the podcast "Hard Fork," OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman voluntarily discussed the copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI and its major investor, Microsoft. The lawsuit primarily accuses OpenAI of using The New York Times' content without authorization while training its large language models. Altman expressed concern about the lawsuit, particularly regarding a new request made by The New York Times' lawyers.

Recently, Microsoft was accused by several renowned authors, who claim that the company used a large number of pirated books without permission to train its artificial intelligence model Megatron. The suing authors include Kai Bird, Jia Tolentino, and Daniel Okrent, who filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, arguing that Microsoft used pirated electronic versions of their works for AI training, allowing the AI to generate responses based on users' text instructions. The core issue of this lawsuit is whether the use of copyrighted materials during AI training constitutes copyright infringement.

A recent paper published by researchers from Stanford University, Cornell University, and West Virginia University shows that Meta's Llama3.1 AI model can reproduce large amounts of copyrighted book content word for word, posing potential significant legal risks for the tech giant. The study indicates that the Llama3.170B model was able to reproduce 42% of the text from 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' in testing, far exceeding the 4.4% reproduced by the first-generation Llama model. Artificial intelligence models, such as Ope

Core contradictions escalate. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the commercial conflicts between the artificial intelligence research institution OpenAI and its main partner Microsoft continue to escalate. There are serious disagreements on key issues such as equity structure, technical control rights, and market strategies, which may lead OpenAI to file an antitrust complaint with regulators.

The strategic alliance in the field of artificial intelligence is facing severe tests. According to a latest report from The Wall Street Journal, the partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft has stalled due to fundamental disagreements, with tensions escalating to the point where legal action may be taken. This tense situation not only threatens their six-year-long cooperation, but also has the potential to reshape the global AI industry landscape.

Recently, global entertainment giants Disney and Universal Pictures have filed a copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Midjourney, marking the first official legal dispute involving generative artificial intelligence for major Hollywood companies, drawing global attention. According to reports by CCTV, the two companies pointed out in their 110-page complaint that Midjourney allegedly illegally used its massive copyright library to generate and spread a large number of unauthorized copies of well-known characters, including characters from 'Star Wars,' 'Minions,' 'Shrek,' 'Frozen,' etc.

Internal Google documents revealed during a recent antitrust trial show the company considered exclusive deals last year with several Android phone manufacturers, including Samsung. These deals would have covered not only Google's search app but also its newly launched Gemini AI and Chrome browser. This news has drawn significant industry attention, particularly given the current heightened antitrust scrutiny. The documents suggest Google aimed to solidify its product dominance on Android devices through these partnerships.

In a recent antitrust trial against Google in Washington, OpenAI executive Nick Turley revealed that OpenAI would be interested in acquiring Chrome should the court rule that Google must divest itself of the browser to restore competition in the search market. This statement highlights OpenAI's focus on search functionality and its ambitious future plans. Turley emphasized the importance of search...

Last June, Samsung unexpectedly sued smart ring maker Oura, seeking a declaration that its unreleased Galaxy Ring did not infringe on five of Oura's patents. However, a judge recently dismissed Samsung's lawsuit, stating that Samsung acted prematurely and lacked concrete evidence that Oura planned to sue. Samsung argued that Oura has a history of suing competitors, citing actions against Ultrahuman and RingC.

Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, where plaintiffs allege false advertising regarding several 'Apple Intelligence' features. Filed Wednesday, the lawsuit seeks compensation for consumers who purchased iPhones and other devices with the advertised Apple Intelligence capabilities. According to the complaint, plaintiffs argue Apple's advertising created a clear and reasonable expectation that these revolutionary features would be...