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Sony Music Warns Companies to Stop Training AI on Its Artists’ Content

Sony Music Group, one of the world’s biggest record labels, warned artificial intelligence companies and music streaming platforms not to use the company’s content without explicit permission. Sony Music, whose artists include Lil Nas X and Celine Dion, sent letters …

Patents for Sale? State Farm Reveals Website of Inventions

State Farm announced that it has launched a new website to showcase some of its patented technology, and making it available for licensing, purchase or collaboration opportunities. “State Farm is more than just an insurance company. With a focus on …

US Senators Unveil AI Policy Roadmap, Seek Government Funding Boost

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, called on Wednesday for a big jump in government research funding of artificial intelligence as they debate new legal safeguards. Generative AI—which can create text, photos and videos in …

Michigan Study Shows Potential for Real-Time Traffic Light Adjustments

As cars and trucks get smarter and more connected, the humble lights that have controlled the flow of traffic for more than a century could also be on the cusp of a major transformation. Researchers are exploring ways to use …

Kansas Schools Turn to AI to Spot Guns

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas could soon offer up to $5 million in grants for schools to outfit surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence systems that can spot people carrying guns. But the governor needs to approve the expenditures and the …

VC Firm Accel Raises $650M to Invest in AI, Cybersecurity Startups in Europe, Israel

Venture capital firm Accel said on Tuesday it has raised a $650 million fund to invest in early-stage companies in Europe and Israel with a focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The new fund will be Accel’s eighth since opening …

What Risks Do Advanced AI Models Pose in the Wrong Hands?

The Biden administration is poised to open up a new front in its effort to safeguard U.S. AI from China and Russia with preliminary plans to place guardrails around the most advanced AI models, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Government and …

Israeli Cyber Security Startup Apex Gets Initial Investment From OpenAI’s Altman

Israeli cyber security startup Apex, which focuses on protecting the rapid use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, said on Thursday it received an undisclosed investment from OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman. In all, Apex raised $7 million in a seed …

Neptune Flood Acquires Data Science Firm to Enhance Its AI-Driven Flood Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­

Private flood insurer Neptune Flood reported it has acquired Charles River Data, a Boston-based data science consulting group. According to Neptune, the strategic move will bolster its underwriting system through advanced data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence capabilities. Charles …

Police: Athletic Director Used AI to Frame Principal With Racist Remarks in Fake Audio

A high school athletic director in Maryland has been accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate a principal on an audio recording that included racist and antisemitic comments, authorities said. Authorities said the case appears to be among the first …