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EU warns Microsoft it could be fined billions over missing GenAI risk info

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The European Union has warned Microsoft that it could be fined up to 1% of its global annual turnover under the bloc’s online governance regime, the Digital Services Act (DSA), after the company failed to respond to a request for information (RFI) that focused on its generative AI tools. Natasha Lomas  4:58 AM PDT • May 17, 2024 Image Credits:  Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Back in March , the EU asked Microsoft and a number of other tech giants for information about systemic risks posed by generative AI tools. On Friday, the  Commission said  Microsoft failed to provide some of the documents it asked for. However an updated version of the Commission’s press release tweaked the phrasing used, removing an earlier claim that the EU did not receive an answer from Microsoft. The revised version states that the EU is stepping up enforcement action “following an initial request for information”. The Commission has given Microsoft until May 27 to supply the requested data ...
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Google I/O 2024: Watch all of the AI, Android reveals

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Google I/O 202 4  kicked off  today  with a  10 a.m. PT  keynote. As ever, the presentation offered glimpses into the latest versions of the company’s software platforms, including Android, Wear OS and Android TV. Image Credits:   Justin Sullivan (opens in a new window)  / Getty Images Google I/O 202 4  kicked off  today  with a  10 a.m. PT  keynote. As ever, the presentation offered glimpses into the latest versions of the company’s software platforms, including Android, Wear OS and Android TV. Also expect a lot of AI. Like, a lot a lot. Gemini , originally known as Bard, will be taking centerstage alongside CEO Sundar Pichai, as the company looks to establish its dominance in a field that features stiff competition from the likes of Microsoft and OpenAI. You can get a full rundown of  what was announced over here . At  1:30 p.m. PT ,  the Developer keynote begins, which you can watch right here . As the name su...
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Strava taps AI to weed out leaderboard cheats, unveils ‘family’ plan, dark mode and more

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Strava  on Thursday announced a slew of new features and updates at its annual   Camp Strava   event, as the San Francisco-headquartered company doubles down on efforts to make its social fitness app stickier both for free and premium subscribers — with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a central role. Paul Sawers 11:00 AM PDT • May 16, 2024 Image Credits:  Strava One of the perennial complaints emanating from the Strava community is that users  sometimes cheat  to attain lofty  leaderboard  positions on the app. Leaderboards are one of Strava’s core features, designed to stir competition by allowing users to challenge each other over predefined routes called “ segments .” Cheating might involve something like using a motorbike or e-bike rather than a pedal bike to set a record, for instance. Strava already has some mechanisms in place  to let users manually flag dubious leaderboard activity , and last year, the company updated its algorit...
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Sony Music warns tech companies over ‘unauthorized’ use of its content to train AI

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Sony Music Group has sent letters to more than 700 tech companies and music streaming services to warn them not to use its music to train AI without explicit permission. The letter, which was obtained by TechCrunch, says Sony Music has “reason to believe” that the recipients of the letter “may already have made unauthorized uses” of its content.  Aisha Malik  9:49 AM PDT • May 16, 2024 Image Credits:  BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP / Getty Images Sony Music said that while it recognizes the “significant potential” of AI, “unauthorized use of SMG Content in the training, development or commercialization of AI systems” deprives it and its artists of control and “appropriate compensation.” The company’s portfolio of artists includes numerous notable artists like Harry Styles, Beyoncé, Adele and Celine Dion. Sony Music is seeking to protect its intellectual property, which includes audio and audiovisual recordings, cover artwork, metadata, lyrics and more. The company has not disclos...
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