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June 24, 2025

Anthropic Wins Copyright Battle for Book Data

Anthropic, an AI company, has won the right to use copyrighted books to train its language models, sparking debate over intellectual property rights and AI development.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-training-is-fair-use-judge-rules-in-anthropic-copyright-suit-38

June 24, 2025

Judge Blocks OpenAI from Using 'io' Trademark Temporarily

A US judge has temporarily blocked OpenAI from using the "io" trademark after a wearable audio-device maker accused the AI giant of infringement. IYO Inc., which makes wearable devices, had sued OpenAI, claiming the use of the "io" moniker was too similar to its own brand name. Judge Trina L. Thompson granted IYO's request for a temporary restraining order, citing trademark infringement concerns.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/judge-blocks-openai-from-using-io-mark-after-tech-firm-sues

June 23, 2025

Sandhya Guduru Fights Cybercrime with AI Solutions

As the threat of global cybercrime damages grows, with projected losses reaching $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, cybersecurity researcher Sandhya Guduru is working to develop AI-enhanced security solutions for databases and networks. Her expertise in artificial intelligence and network forensics aims to help organizations detect emerging threats, as AI-based cybersecurity solutions are expected to experience significant growth at a compound annual rate of over 23%.

https://www.ibtimes.sg/u-s-based-researcher-sandhya-guduru-uses-ai-catch-invisible-hackers-80452

June 23, 2025

Apple Pursues Acquisition of AI Firm Perplexity

Apple is reportedly eyeing Perplexity, an AI company known for its AI assistant, search engine, and voice chatbot. The tech giant is looking to acquire the firm as part of its efforts to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities.

https://www.news18.com/tech/what-is-perplexity-and-why-does-apple-want-to-buy-this-ai-company-9399184.html

June 23, 2025

California Cracks Down on AI Hiring Tools

Sam Sedaei and Hera Arsen discuss recent developments in AI, including a proposed federal regulation preventing states from regulating AI for the next decade. They also examine a collective action alleging an employer's AI-based hiring tools discriminated against job applicants based on age, race, and disability. California is set to introduce new regulations by July 1, 2025, which may prohibit using AI in employment decisions and limit its use under state anti-discrimination laws.

https://natlawreview.com/article/ai-workplace-ai-roundup-edition-june-2025-podcast

June 23, 2025

Senate Blocks Republican AI Regulation Reversal Bid

The US Senate has blocked a Republican effort to overturn state AI regulations, allowing President Donald Trump's tax and spending package to move forward despite opposition from tech companies. The blockage means that states will be able to enforce new artificial intelligence safety laws, which were included in the bill as part of a broader legislative package.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/senate-keeps-ban-on-state-ai-rules-in-trump-tax-bill

June 23, 2025

Srikanth Velamakanni Sees AI as 'Force Multiplier'

Srikanth Velamakanni, CEO of a company, believes that AI has the potential to be a "force multiplier" for human potential, making it a transformative technology in various sectors such as education and healthcare. He aims to make AI more accessible and affordable by driving down costs, with products like Codex allowing developers to delegate software tasks to AI. Velamakanni emphasizes the importance of responsible AI development, including safety considerations like bias and misinformation, and collaboration across academia, industry, and government.

https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ai-special-2025/openais-srinivas-narayanan-driving-innovation-to-reshape-productivity-and-creativity/96254/1

June 23, 2025

US Lawmakers Tackle AI Industry's Energy Demands

Lawmakers are grappling with the challenges of supporting the US AI industry's growth, which requires specialized computer chips, vast amounts of data, a skilled workforce, and significant energy supplies. The International Energy Agency estimates that electricity demand from data centers powering AI tools will more than double by 2030 to 945 terawatt-hours, surpassing Japan's entire consumption. According to Altman, the next decade will focus on harnessing both abundant intelligence and energy to ensure America leads in these areas, driving positive changes globally.

https://krcgtv.com/news/connect-to-congress/congress-tries-to-figure-out-how-to-keep-the-us-ahead-of-china-in-race-for-ai-development-artificial-intelligence-chatgpt-openai-microsoft-semiconductors-deepseek

June 22, 2025

16 Billion Login Credentials Leaked Online Globally

Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, according to Cybernews researchers, with 16 billion compromised credentials discovered in 30 exposed datasets, including those for popular platforms like Google, Facebook, and Apple. The leaked data was compiled from multiple events over time, likely through infostealers, a form of malicious software that breaches devices or systems to steal sensitive information. Experts stress the importance of maintaining "cyber hygiene" by changing passwords, using password managers or passkeys, and adding multifactor authentication to prevent further exposure.

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250622/p2g/00m/0in/034000c