AI News Briefs #41 by Alexandru Dan

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Thousands call on Christie’s to cancel AI art auction in open letter

Date: February 11, 2025

Source: Cyprus News

Thousands of artists have signed an open letter calling on Christie's to cancel its upcoming AI art auction, alleging that many of the artworks were created using AI models trained on copyrighted work without a license. The auction, titled 'Augmented Intelligence,' is set to begin on February 20 and features works priced between $10,000 and $250,000.

Link: https://new.cyprusnews.eu/cnn-kosmos/thousands-call-on-christies-to-cancel-ai-art-auction-in-open-letter/

Thomson Reuters wins AI copyright ‘fair use’ ruling against one-time competitor

Date: February 11, 2025

Source: InfoDocket

Thomson Reuters has won a significant ruling in a copyright case against Ross Intelligence, a defunct AI firm. Judge Stephanos Bibas ruled that Ross Intelligence's use of Thomson Reuters' content to build a competing AI legal platform was not fair use. The decision is the first U.S. ruling on fair use in AI-related copyright litigation and sets a precedent for future cases.

Link: https://www.infodocket.com/2025/02/11/report-thomson-reuters-wins-ai-copyright-fair-use-ruling-against-one-time-competitor/

Elon Musk consortium launches $97.4B takeover bid for OpenAI

Date: February 11, 2025

Source: MobiHealthNews

A consortium of investors led by Elon Musk has offered $97.4 billion to purchase the nonprofit company OpenAI. Musk, who wants to take control of the ChatGPT maker, has been at odds with OpenAI CEO cofounder Sam Altman who rejected Musk's offer. The company is looking to become a for-profit entity, but Altman stated that OpenAI is not for sale.

Link: https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/elon-musk-consortium-launches-974b-takeover-bid-openai

Apple teams up with Alibaba to bring AI features for iPhones in China

Date: February 11, 2025

Source: Investopedia

Apple is partnering with Alibaba to develop AI features for iPhones in China. The partnership aims to address Apple's sales slump in the country by offering personalized and localized AI capabilities. Analysts believe this move could be a critical catalyst for Apple's competitive standing in China.

Link: https://www.investopedia.com/apple-alibaba-ai-partnership-iphone-china-sales-slump-9257352

Excessive regulation could ‘kill’ AI industry, JD Vance tells government leaders at Paris summit – CNN

Date: February 11, 2025

Source: CNN

US Vice President JD Vance warned at the Paris AI Summit that excessive regulation could 'kill' the AI industry. He emphasized the need for a deregulatory approach to AI development, contrasting it with Europe's regulatory approach. Vance highlighted the potential benefits of AI in improving people's lives but also acknowledged the risks that need addressing through regulation.

Link: https://krdo.com/news/2025/02/11/excessive-regulation-could-kill-ai-industry-jd-vance-tells-government-leaders-at-paris-summit/

Law firm restricts AI after ‘significant’ staff use

Date: February 9, 2025

Source: BBC

A law firm has restricted the use of AI tools after finding that a significant number of staff were using them. The firm cited concerns over data security and the potential for bias in AI-generated documents.

Link: https://www.bbc.com/

Martin Rowson on Starmer aligning with the US in refusing to sign the Paris declaration on AI – cartoon

Date: February 11, 2025

Source: BeamStart

The article discusses Martin Rowson's cartoon about Keir Starmer aligning with the US in refusing to sign the Paris declaration on AI. It highlights Britain's stance on AI and its potential impact on citizens' rights.

Link: https://beamstart.com/news/martin-rowson-on-starmer-aligning-17392982943969

Vance tells Europeans that heavy regulation could kill AI

Date: February 11, 2025

Source: Reuters

U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned Europeans that 'massive' regulations on artificial intelligence could strangle the technology. He rejected content moderation as 'authoritarian censorship' and criticized the EU's Digital Services Act and GDPR. Vance emphasized the need for AI to remain free from ideological bias and opposed the European Union's tougher regulatory approach, stating it could kill a transformative industry.

Link: https://arizonadigitalfreepress.com/vance-tells-europeans-that-heavy-regulation-could-kill-ai/

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