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UK faces backlash over AI copyright rules from creatives & tech
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The UK Government faces backlash from creatives and tech leaders over AI copyright rules, amid concerns it favours tech firms at the expense of artists.
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Freepik launches AI-powered enterprise service for large firms
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Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.
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World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.
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Endor Labs launches AI model scoring system for security
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Endor Labs launches Endor Scores for AI Models, enabling developers to evaluate the security and quality of open source AI models on Hugging Face.
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Illegal streaming triples cybercrime risk for Australians
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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A new survey reveals that Australians using illegal streaming sites are three times more likely to fall victim to cybercrime, sparking health concerns.
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DigiCert launches Common Mark Certificates for email security
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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DigiCert has launched Common Mark Certificates, enabling organisations without trademarks to enhance email security and branding, increasing trust and visibility.
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Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.
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ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK’s tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.
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California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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A California judge has partially dismissed claims against Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged unauthorised use of intellectual property in GitHub Co-pilot.
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MPs voice unease over AI's impact on UK creative industry
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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UK MPs voice concern over the negative effects of unregulated AI on the creative sector, pushing for government intervention to modernise copyright laws benefitting large tech corporations.
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85% of Australian eCommerce content found to be plagiarised
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Australian AI-driven SEO solutions specialist, OptiDan, reveals alarming levels of duplicate and plagiarised content amongst eCommerce retailers in its comprehensive industry study.
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Anthology launches AI policy framework for universities
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Education solutions firm Anthology unveils an AI Policy Framework to aid higher education institutes in the ethical use of artificial intelligence, with principles drawn from international standards.
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Getty Images CEO urges Sunak to back creative over AI industries
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Getty Images CEO, Craig Peters, warns Chancellor Rishi Sunak of risking UK GDP by favouring AI support over the critical creative industries.
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Generative AI users have data privacy and bias concerns: Applause
Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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Despite concerns Applause global survey reveals that 79% of respondents actively use generative AI services, with ChatGPT being the most popular.
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Oracle vs Rimini Street - lessons for the ANZ channel
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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The US legal battle over software copyright could have consequences for vendors and providers here in Australia and New Zealand.
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Kim Dotcom film up for best documentary at Asia-Pacific Screen Awards
Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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A film about entrepreneur and former MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom is up for best documentary at this year’s Asia-Pacific Screen Awards.
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Facebook Rights Manager gets an upgrade as it cracks down on stolen video content
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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Facebook users who upload original video to Facebook have updated their tools to stop other people stealing, breaching copyrights & taking ad revenue.
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Microsoft OEM reseller to pay $250,000 in damages for copyright infringement
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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One Australian reseller will pay $250,000 following an out of court settlement, while the courts have found in favour of Microsoft in a second case.
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InternetNZ says TPP's 'digital locks' will stifle innovation
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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InternetNZ has made its submission towards the TPP Amendment Bill, saying the legislation will make copyright laws less fair and stifle innovation.
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Understanding copyright for schools
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Copyright describes a set of exclusive rights that are given to owners in relation to the creation of audio, image or video works, says NetSafe.