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New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash
AFP, Published on 27/12/2023
» WASHINGTON - The New York Times sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft in a US court on Wednesday, alleging that the companies' powerful AI models used millions of articles for training without permission.
AI-generated song yanked from streaming services
AFP, Published on 19/04/2023
» MONTREAL - A new song created using AI software to imitate Canadian singers Drake and The Weeknd has been removed from streaming services after quickly racking up millions of listens and sparking debate over the new technology.
‘Pooh’ horror film cancelled in Hong Kong
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 21/03/2023
» HONG KONG: The screening of “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey”, a horror film due to be released in Hong Kong this week, has been cancelled for “technical” reasons, movie websites said on Tuesday.
Roald Dahl’s books rewritten to make them 'less offensive'
New York Times, Published on 21/02/2023
» LONDON: New editions of the works of Roald Dahl - the bestselling British novelist whose children’s classics include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda” and “James and the Giant Peach” - have been rewritten to make them less offensive and more inclusive, according to a representative from the author’s estate.
Disney's Mickey Mouse cartoon will soon be public property
Brooks Barns of the New York Times, Published on 28/12/2022
» LOS ANGELES: There is nothing soft and cuddly about the way The Walt Disney Co. protects the characters it brings to life.
Olympic mascot cakes land Chinese bakers in trouble
AFP, Published on 14/02/2022
» BEIJING - Chinese bakers looking to cash in on the popularity of the Beijing Winter Olympics mascot have ended up on thin ice after market authorities cracked down on sweet treats shaped like the cartoon panda.
Universal Music buys Bob Dylan's entire catalog
AFP, Published on 07/12/2020
» NEW YORK - Universal Music has bought the entire back catalog of Bob Dylan's songs, the company announced Monday, describing the deal as "one of the most important" music publishing agreements of all time.
Google touts progress in fight against piracy
AFP, Published on 07/11/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO - Google said Wednesday it is making strides in helping internet users legitimately get songs, films and apps while choking off revenue to websites with stolen digital content.
What Brexit could mean for your ferret
AFP, Published on 25/09/2018
» LONDON - Britain laid out Monday the potential impact of Brexit for ferrets in case no deal is reached with the EU, along with warnings on air travel, freight transport and copyrights.
Ivanka Trump to close her fashion house
AFP, Published on 25/07/2018
» NEW YORK: Ivanka Trump announced Tuesday that she was closing her eponymous fashion brand, following a firestorm of criticism about potential conflicts of interests and flagging sales fueled by a political backlash.