Welcome to the latest edition of our blog, where we explore the hot topics in artificial intelligence. From legal battles involving music industry giants to global initiatives for equal tech access, and controversies over protecting children’s personal data, we cover it all.
Dive into the details below!
Record Labels Sue AI Startups
- Sony, Warner, and Universal have sued two AI start-ups, accusing Suno and Udio of copyright infringement for using songs to train AI without authorization.
UN Calls for Equal AI Access Worldwide
- Equal access to technology for all? The UN has passed a resolution urging wealthy countries to bridge the technology gap with developing nations in AI. This resolution highlights the need for global cooperation and technology transfer, ensuring everyone benefits from artificial intelligence.
Protect Your Child’s Privacy from AI
- Human Rights Watch alerts parents: protect your child from AI misuse! Photos of children have been used without consent to create AI systems. Private photos of Australian children were found in the LAION-5B dataset, downloaded without the knowledge or consent of their families. Human Rights Watch has called on the Australian Government to urgently pass legislation to protect children’s data from AI misuse. The dataset included images with identifying information, such as names and locations. It also contained photos from non-public YouTube videos, personal blogs, and photo-sharing sites. Training AI on these images can lead to convincing clones of children and dangerous deepfakes. LAION-5B has pledged to delete these photos.
Brazil Halts Meta’s Data Collection
- Meta has been ordered to stop collecting Brazilian data for AI training. Brazil’s data protection authority cited serious risks to privacy and the rights of data subjects. Meta must confirm the cessation of data use or face a daily fine of BRL 50,000 (nearly $9,000). This decision sets an important precedent in Brazil’s fight for privacy protection. Meta will need to adjust its data collection methods and work with Brazilian regulators to ensure compliance.
China Leads in AI Patents
- China leads the world in AI patents! Between 2014 and 2023, China registered about six times as many AI patents as the US. In the last decade, 38,210 patents were granted in China for AI-related technological solutions. Chinese companies, like Tencent, which holds 2,074 patents, dominate the field. This success highlights China’s growing influence in artificial intelligence.
Stay with us as we monitor these pioneering developments and their impacts. The AI landscape is rapidly changing, and staying informed is essential.
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Author: Agata Konieczna, PhD
