April 25, 2023

  • copyrights

    The Andy Warhol Copyright Case That Could Transform Generative AI

    WIRED, 04/25/23. The US Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether Andy Warhol’s use of a photo of Prince was transformative enough to qualify as fair use. The case, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith, could have significant implications for how copyright law applies to what AI tools do with human-made works. The case raises questions about the fair use doctrine and whether AI models trained on copyrighted works are covered by it, as well as questions of whether AI-generated works can be eligible for copyright protection. The ruling could also impact global trade agreements and exacerbate the extractive use of technology. READ MORE

  • 3D

    NVIDIA SimReady connects digital twins to AI

    diginomica, 04/25/23. NVIDIA is improving the consistency of 3D simulations by building on the Universal Scene Description format and creating SimReady assets. SimReady adds metadata to USD files for better describing physical properties, behavior, materials, and IoT data streams. This could lead to new business models and better AI accuracy, while creating consistent standards for 3D content and simulations may lead to new innovations in creating better AI and machine learning algorithms for analyzing the world and generating 3D content. READ MORE

  • Hazards

    Bias, deaths, autonomous cars: Expert says AI ‘incidents’ will double as Silicon Valley launches tech race

    Fox News, 04/25/23. AI incidents are increasing as companies race to develop more powerful and popular AI systems. The AI Incident Database, run by the Responsible AI Collaborative, tracks incidents caused by AI and is expected to double the number of incidents this year compared to last. The founder of the database predicts incidents caused by AI will increase significantly in 2023. Despite calls for a pause in the development of AI systems more powerful than ChatGPT, companies like Google and Microsoft continue to develop their own AI systems. This highlights the need for prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance in the development of AI technology. READ MORE

  • Law

    US Supreme Court not in favor of granting rights to AI, denies petition

    INTERESTING ENGINEERING, 04/25/23. The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a petition to review the federal court’s decision that AI cannot be listed as an inventor. The petition was filed by Stephen Thaler, a computer scientist who sought inventor status for his AI system, DABUS, which he credits for inventing a fractal food container and a unique pattern for an emergency light beacon. Thaler’s case has been making headlines as he argues that granting AI inventor status is necessary for progress and preventing humans from stealing ideas from AI. While the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision is a setback for Thaler, he remains hopeful that the U.S. Congress might someday change the patent law to allow AI to be listed as an inventor. READ MORE

  • Truth

    Internet pioneer Vint Cerf: As AI becomes part of online life, we must embrace truth and accountability

    FAST COMPANY, 04/25/23. Vint Cerf, one of the Fathers of the Internet, discusses challenges facing the internet today, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and the need for accountability. Cerf’s insights highlight the need for continued efforts to ensure the internet remains a force for good while acknowledging the risks and challenges that come with its growing influence in society. READ MORE