100 authors seek over $75M from AI firm that used their work to develop systems: lawsuit
Over 100 authors have filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, an AI firm based in San Francisco, seeking more than $75 million. They allege that the company has unlawfully used their books to enhance its AI systems. The case, initiated on June 17 in Northern California District Court, accuses Anthropic—known for partnerships with big names like […]
Hollywood reacts as Google invests $75M in A24, claiming its AI tools won’t intimidate creators.
Google Invests in AI for Filmmaking Google is looking to integrate artificial intelligence into the filmmaking process and they’re ready to back that belief with financial support. Through its DeepMind AI division, Google plans to collaborate with emerging film studios that are willing to take the plunge into this tech-driven approach. For example, A24, known […]
Northwestern agrees to pay $75M in civil rights settlement from the Trump administration
Trump Administration Reaches Civil Rights Agreement with Northwestern University On Friday, the Trump administration revealed a substantial federal civil rights agreement with Northwestern University. This deal involves a $75 million payment and aims to shield students and staff from what the agreement describes as “race-based admissions practices” and a “hostile educational environment” that affects Jewish […]
NY pension fund bought $75M CrowdStrike stake before IT meltdown
A New York state pension fund is facing nearly $30 million in losses after buying CrowdStrike shares just before the tech company caused a global network outage and sent its stock price plummeting. The New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS) bought 197,462 shares of the Austin-based cybersecurity company in the second quarter of this […]