Tech
AI Summary
- Major music labels like Sony and Warner are taking legal action against AI companies, specifically Anthropic, alleging rampant intellectual property infringement.
- The AI industry is seeing a significant investment surge, with a16z launching a new $1.1 billion fund focused on the 'Machine Age' and Neocloud Lambda securing substantial debt for chip acquisition.
- Discussions around AI control and regulation are intensifying, with European tech events highlighting concerns about who is truly in charge of developing AI technologies.
- Nvidia's dominance in the AI sector is evolving beyond its traditional GPU market, signaling a broader strategic shift in its competitive landscape.
- The integration of AI into everyday life is expanding, from smart recovery devices like the Theragun Sense to creative applications like microdrama apps and the ongoing exploration of AI agents.
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TechCrunch
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Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft
7 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
AI, AnthropicThis latest lawsuit is particularly broad and homes in on accusations of illegal piracy.
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At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control?
8 hours ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Venture, AI, conference, DenmarkInvestors, founders, and operators from across Europe arrived for the annual Nordic TechBBQ conference to talk about how humans can have agency over AI.
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“We’re not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z
8 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
AI, Biotech & Health, TC, Andreessen Horowitz, Vijay PandeVijay Pande — who left a16z's roughly $4 billion biotech practice last year to start the much smaller, AI-native VZVC — talks about why biology is finally shifting from a "discovery" science to an "engineering" one, why clinical trials are still brutally expensive, and why he thinks open, shared datasets (not walled-off ones) are what will actually let AI transform medicine.
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Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps
10 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal
Media & Entertainment, Apps, Hollywood, short form video, microdramaSeveral Hollywood celebs are ditching the massive eight-figure checks and exotic movie sets for a rising format: microdramas.
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The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy
12 hours ago
by Aisha Malik
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The Verge
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Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale
5 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Column, Entertainment, Tech, WebInspired by Oregon Trail, but minus the dysentery. | Screenshot: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but life kind of got in the way. (Turns out jobs, wives, and children aren't thrilled with the idea of you disappearing for three months.) But I've been longing to reconnect with my love of the outdoors and just recently took my kids on their first camping trip. So I discovered A Trail Tale at a really opportune time.
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Alt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported
6 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
News, Policy, PoliticsAlt-right troll Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by ICE on Thursday, and today the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Reuters and the Washington Post that he had been deported to the UK. Yiannopoulos came to the US legally in 2019, but overstayed his visa. After he failed to appear in court for an immigration hearing, a final order of removal was issued on July 22. The British national made a name for himself as an editor at Steve Bannon's Breitbart and an early supporter of Donald Trump's. He has had a long history of controversial statements and associations, including reportedly
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Sony Music and Warner Chappell are suing Anthropic
7 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Anthropic, Entertainment, Law, Music, News, PolicySony Music and Warner Chappell have filed suit against Anthropic in the US District Court for the Northern District of California seeking damages for "tens of thousands" copyrighted works. The companies are asking for up to $150,000 per work, plus up to $25,000 for each instance when identifiable copyright data was stripped. In total, the damages could amount to several billion dollars if a court finds in Sony and Warner's favor and awards the maximum amount. This is just the latest high-profile suit against Anthropic, which recently settled a suit brought by the publishing industry for $1.5 billion . It's
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Distraction-free writing gadget BYOK is adding custom extensions
10 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Gadgets, News, TechBYOK is a no-frills, single-purpose gadget that 90 percent of people will find absolutely frivolous. But for those who spend a significant chunk of their lives putting words to virtual paper, there is an obvious allure. Personally, I think it's at its best when you just stick to the bare minimum, focusing on pure text drafting. Certain users, though, need more. They want BYOK to take notes, they want to use it for writing screenplays, or maybe they want to organize a sprawling novel. Balancing the wants and needs of these more demanding users has been a challenge that BYOK
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Welcome to Night Vale cocreator Joseph Fink learned storytelling from Grim Fandango
11 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Books, Creators, Entertainment, Interview, Report, Tech10 out of 10 beard. | Photo: Ben Mekler Joseph Fink is the cocreator and cowriter of Welcome to Night Vale , arguably the most important fiction podcast ever. He's also the creator of the noir podcast Unlicensed and Alice Isn't Dead , which takes some of the conspiratorial cosmic horror of Night Vale and turns it into fodder for a more serious series about relationships, trauma, and the open road. There's also a sequel series out now called Don't Tell Alice that takes the story down an even darker path in which protagonist Keisha is the one with a
Wired
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Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Master of Phone Calls
15 hours ago
by Harry Rabinowitz
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Headphones, Gear / Products / Audio, Loud, and, ClearOutstanding call quality and an excellent price point put these earbuds way ahead of pricier competition.
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by Meghan Bartels
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The Cybersecurity Apocalypse Is Coming in ‘Months,’ AI Giants Warn
15 hours ago
by Maddy Varner
Security, Security / Security News, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, RoundupPlus: Hackers target over 100 US water systems, ICE puts in an order for robot dogs, and you’ll never guess what “MrChildPorn” was arrested for.
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How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer
16 hours ago
by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Weekend, ProjectInstalling a large language model on your personal computer gives you a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.
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Psilocybin Might Make Your Brain Live in the Moment
17 hours ago
by Jorge Garay
Science / Psychology and Neuroscience, Science, Far, OutPsychedelics are often associated with disconnecting from reality, but a recent neuroimaging study found that psilocybin can actually make our brain activity more connected to the world around us.