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NDTV, News Outlets Sue OpenAI Over Copyright Infringement

A panel of experts, including intellectual property lawyers, government officials, and industry executives, has been tasked with analyzing the legal and policy issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) use in copyright. The Copyright Act of 1957 is under scrutiny for its adequacy in addressing concerns over AI's impact on copyright law. Billionaire Gautam Adani's NDTV, along with several newspapers and news outlets, have expressed concerns that AI platforms are violating their copyrights by using their data to train chatbots without permission or payment. OpenAI claims it uses public data and provides an opt-out for websites that do not want their data used.

https://channelnewsasia.com/business/india-panel-review-copyright-law-amid-legal-challenges-openai-5111831

Alibaba's Qwen3 Tops DeepSeek's R1 in AI Rankings

Alibaba's Qwen3 has surpassed DeepSeek's R1 as the world's highest-ranked open-source AI model, according to LiveBench tests. The new model excelled in various capabilities including coding, maths, data analysis, and language instruction, outperforming R1 in these areas.

https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3309298/alibabas-qwen3-topples-deepseeks-r1-worlds-highest-ranked-open-source-ai-model?module=top_story&pgtype=section

AI Oversight Falls to Corporate Boards, Says Expert

Corporate boards must assess who's responsible for AI oversight, says Matthew Richardson of Brown Rudnick, as artificial intelligence integration creates new challenges in reporting and regulation for companies.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/corporate-boards-must-assess-whos-responsible-for-ai-oversight

Bloomberg's Orb Device Sparks Data Privacy Fears

Bloomberg's latest innovation, the retina-scanning Orb device, has raised concerns over data privacy as it was launched in the US last week. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman remained silent when questioned about these concerns during a recent IAPP summit, where professionals discussed managing personal information responsibly. The scrutiny on privacy comes as AI-era risk management for privacy officers becomes trickier.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/ai-leaders-find-even-talking-about-privacy-concerns-a-struggle

ChatGPT Overtakes X in Monthly Traffic Suddenly

ChatGPT has surpassed Elon Musk's X platform in monthly traffic after a viral trend featuring Ghibli-style images went viral, according to recent data. The AI chatbot has gained significant traction, with its user base surpassing that of X, which is owned by Elon Musk. This development highlights the growing popularity of ChatGPT and its ability to engage users through creative content.

https://www.livemint.com/ai/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-overtakes-elon-musk-s-x-in-monthly-traffic-after-viral-ghibli-style-image-trend-twitter-openai-11746408565136.html

KPI Partners with Cybernetic Systems for Cybersecurity Training

The National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (KPI) has seen a surge in demand for its educational programs in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics since the full-scale invasion began. These fields are crucial for addressing the current needs of the Ukrainian economy, particularly in the defense sector. To meet the growing demands, KPI is focusing on developing strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Cybersecurity Company "Cybernetic Systems" to ensure its programs remain relevant and aligned with the country's economic goals.

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3989281-anatoly-melnychenko-rector-of-igor-sikorsky-kyiv-polytechnic-institute.html

OpenAI Agents Ace Humanity's Last Exam Benchmark

OpenAI's deep research agents have significantly improved their performance on the "Humanity's Last Exam" benchmark, increasing their success rate from 13% to 26.6%. This improvement was achieved through web browsing and coding tools, showcasing the advancements in AI capabilities.

https://digiday.com/marketing/in-graphic-detail-how-ai-is-changing-search-and-advertising/

OpenAI Rushes to Fix GPT-4 Personality Flaws

OpenAI is expediting efforts to address personality issues stemming from recent GPT-4 updates. This comes after two days of announcements by Altman, the company's CEO. The move follows a rival AI model, Grok, which has gained significant ground in real-time vision capabilities, rivaling ChatGPT and Gemini.

https://en.tempo.co/read/2003665/openai-halts-gpt-4o-update-after-chatgpt-becomes-too-flattering

Shekhar Kapur Predicts AI Will Replace Bollywood Stars

Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur believes the film industry is on the cusp of a major shift with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). At the WAVES 2025 summit in Mumbai, Kapur stated that he can now create entire characters and even stars using AI. He cited the growing number of AI influencers on social media as evidence of this trend. Kapur's comments come at a time when AI is increasingly being used across various industries, and he predicts that iconic actors like Amitabh Bachchan or Shah Rukh Khan will no longer be necessary for his films.

https://indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/shekhar-kapur-predicts-ai-generated-characters-will-be-the-future-of-cinema-2719705-2025-05-05