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Recently, Getty Images announced in the London High Court that it has withdrawn its main copyright infringement allegations against Stability AI, further narrowing the focus of this closely watched legal battle.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.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, data center infrastructure is facing unprecedented pressure, especially in terms of power supply and sustainability. Recently, at an industry roundtable meeting, experts discussed the major challenges faced by the UK data center industry, particularly how to maintain environmental commitments while supporting AI innovation. Image source note: The image is AI-generated. Richard Clifford, Vice President of Sales and Solutions for EMEA at MidjourneySalute Company, pointed out that our biggest

The British Film Institute (BFI) recently released a重磅 report indicating that generative AI is quietly reshaping the UK's film, television, and gaming industries. The technology has been widely used backstage to enhance production efficiency and spur new creative approaches and business models. The report shows that generative AI has been utilized to accelerate scriptwriting, character modeling, visual effects creation, and more, significantly saving time and costs. Some works have even employed AI assistance for pre-production conceptualization and editing decisions, empowering creativity while allowing small and medium-sized production companies to benefit.

The UK government recently announced the launch of an artificial intelligence tool named 'Consult'. This tool will be used to quickly analyze feedback from the public on government consultations. It is the first time this tool has been used in government consultations, aimed at saving costs and time for personnel. Initially, the Consult tool was applied by the Scottish government to collect public opinions on the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures (such as lip fillers). Image source note: The image was generated by AI, with the image authorization service provider being Midjourney. According to the government's statement, Consult can...

Recently, the UK government suffered a major setback in its efforts to push forward with AI-related legislation. The House of Lords proposed an amendment to the government's Data (Usage and Access) Bill aimed at strengthening protection for content creators, which has garnered widespread attention and discussion. Under current laws, the Labour Party government is seeking to introduce a copyright exception clause that would allow commercial generative AI to access relevant data during model training without requiring permission from creators. This proposal has sparked

A new Google report reveals that effective AI training for employees could unlock a £400 billion (approximately $533 billion) boost to the UK economy from AI-driven growth. Based on a UK pilot program, the report shows employees saved over 122 hours annually on administrative tasks by using AI tools. The report highlights that simplifying AI usage and providing adequate training are key to wider AI adoption. Google's European, Middle...

Researchers from Hong Kong and the UK have recently proposed a novel image tokenization method designed to convert images into digital representations (tokens) in a more compact and accurate manner. Unlike traditional methods that distribute information uniformly across all tokens, this method employs a hierarchical structure, capturing visual information layer by layer, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of image reconstruction. Traditional image tokenization techniques typically divide each part of an image equally into multiple tokens, whereas the new method adopts a hierarchical structure. Initial tokens encode rough shapes and structural elements,

Amidst the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, a significant strategic deployment concerning the future AI infrastructure is quietly unfolding. Sources reveal the UK is emerging as a prime contender to host a new overseas AI infrastructure project jointly developed by OpenAI and SoftBank, a development that has captured significant attention within the global tech community. This massive data center initiative, dubbed Stargate, boasts a staggering $500 billion investment, representing a colossal undertaking in the history of AI infrastructure. Although the project will initially be entirely based in the US,

UK-based startup Synthesia has secured a strategic investment from Adobe, recognizing its achievements in enterprise AI-generated video. Since its inception, Synthesia has pioneered AI video avatar technology, establishing itself as a market leader. The company boasts over $100 million in annual recurring revenue and is a preferred video solution for numerous businesses. Synthesia's services are currently utilized by over 60,000 companies globally.

Policy experts have voiced concerns over proposed AI copyright regulations in the UK, arguing that a lack of comprehensive text and data mining exemptions could lead to lower-quality AI models and stifle innovation. They suggest that prohibiting companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta from using copyrighted material to train AI in the UK could result in biased model outputs, diminishing their effectiveness. The UK government launched a consultation in December 2024 to explore how to protect creators while allowing the use of creative content in AI model training.

OpenAI submitted a consultation response to the UK Parliament's Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on AI and copyright, highlighting the importance of policies that foster innovation and aim to establish the UK as a European leader in AI. OpenAI expressed its eagerness to collaborate with the UK government, Parliament, and copyright holders to find solutions that balance the interests of all parties. OpenAI believes that while laws are national, technological advancements are borderless. To ensure the UK's competitiveness in AI, clear and innovation-friendly regulations are urgently needed.

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI), a think tank founded by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, has published a report recommending that the UK relax copyright laws for AI companies to facilitate the development of new products. The report suggests that stricter copyright measures could strain UK-US relations, particularly given the looming threat of US tariffs on British goods. Image credit: Image generated by AI, using Midjourney.

A group of prominent authors, including Richard Osman, Kazuo Ishiguro, Kate Mosse, and Val McDermid, have signed an open letter calling on the UK government to hold Meta accountable for using copyrighted books in its AI training. The letter requests that the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, summon Meta representatives to discuss the matter.

A recent parliamentary committee report highlights significant challenges facing the UK public sector in adopting AI technologies, despite rapid advancements across various sectors. The report emphasizes outdated technology and a lack of digital skills as major hurdles to AI transformation. Many government bodies, it notes, remain at a low level of digital maturity, with existing infrastructure ill-equipped to support modern AI applications. Furthermore, a shortage of appropriately skilled personnel...

UK Minister for Education, Peter Kyle, recently called for a continued push toward the government's proposed AI copyright legislation, urging against resistance to the reform. Kyle stressed the government's commitment to progress, not stagnation, amidst strong opposition from the creative industries. These opponents fear the new regulations could harm artists' rights and stifle creativity. The rapid advancement of AI technology in the current digital age presents new challenges to traditional copyright law. Creative industries...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a plan to leverage digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance government efficiency. In a Thursday speech outlining the initiative, he expressed hopes to replace tasks achievable to the same standard with digital and AI solutions within the civil service. He emphasized that civil servants' time should be prioritized for work requiring human judgment and creativity. Starmer believes that wider adoption of digital methods by the UK government will...