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A study suggests OpenAI's GPT-4o model was trained on copyrighted O'Reilly books without permission, sparking concerns over copyright rules and compensation for creators. The study used DE-COP inference attacks to determine if the model had ingested copyrighted text, with results indicating a strong likelihood of unauthorized training data use.

Wikimedia Foundation reports 50% surge in bandwidth due to AI bots scraping data, threatening project stability and highlighting the need for sustainable access methods and collaboration between AI developers and resource providers.

Amazon is building 'Project Rainier', a massive datacenter cluster, to train AI models for Anthropic, using its custom Trainium 2 chips. This effort is part of a larger race among tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI to build the largest and most powerful AI compute clusters, with the goal of creating more advanced AI systems.

Amazon has announced the introduction of nova.amazon.com, a platform giving developers easier access to its foundation models, including the newly unveiled Amazon Nova Act, an AI model for executing actions within web browsers. The Nova Act SDK allows developers to build AI agents capable of performing complex tasks and supports customization through Python code.

OpenAI is convening a group of experts to advise its nonprofit goals as it transitions from a nonprofit to a for-profit corporation. The group will provide insights to OpenAI's board of directors on the most urgent problems nonprofits face today, particularly in health, science, education, and public services.

The AT Protocol, underlying technology of Bluesky, is being used to develop dozens of applications for social experiences, including photo and video-sharing apps, livestreaming, feed builders, and more. These apps aim to provide an open social web alternative to centralized services, giving users control over their data and experiences.

Adobe has launched Premiere Pro's generative AI video extender, Generative Extend, which allows users to extend clips by up to two seconds. The feature is free to use for a limited time and will later require Firefly generative credits. The update also includes an AI-powered search panel and caption translations. Premiere Pro version 25.2 provides better speed and performance across Apple silicon and Windows devices.

OpenAI has raised $40 billion in funding, valuing the company at $300 billion. The company has achieved unprecedented growth, with 500 million weekly active users and $12.7 billion in projected annual revenue. However, it is expected to lose $5 billion this year and $44 billion by 2029, making its investors' returns uncertain.

GitLab Duo with Amazon Q embeds generative AI capabilities into GitLab, enabling developers to receive AI-driven assistance for tasks such as feature development, code upgrades, reviews, and unit testing, streamlining development and reducing friction

OpenAI's o3 model may be more expensive to run than initially thought, with estimated costs potentially reaching $30,000 per task. The model's high computing requirements and potential pricing plans for enterprise customers have sparked concerns about its efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5 for $450. It features a 1080p display, up to 4K gameplay in docked mode, and improved CPU and GPU performance. The console also includes new Joy-Con controllers with a mouse control feature, a built-in mic, and support for up to 120Hz gameplay. The Switch 2 will have a range of games available, including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Cyberpunk 2077.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced, featuring a 7.9-inch 1080p IPS LCD display, improved JoyCons with mouse control, and a new 'C' button for GameChat. The console will launch on June 5 in the U.S. with a price tag of $450, and a bundle with Mario Kart World will be available for $500. The Switch 2 also supports 4K resolution, HDR, and 3D audio, and includes a better speaker and in-built microphone.

Runway's new Gen-4 model aims to solve key problems with AI video generation, including consistent characters and objects across shots. The model is rolling out to paid users and claims to maintain consistent characters and objects, allowing filmmakers to get coverage of the same environment or subject from multiple angles.

Epic Games has acquired Loci, an AI platform for automated 3D tagging, to help creators with the labor-intensive process and detect potential IP violations. The technology will be integrated across the Epic ecosystem, including Unreal Editor and Fab.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5 and cost $450. It features a larger 1080p LCD screen, 256 GB of storage, and new Joy-Con controllers with a C button for GameChat. The console will support games from other developers and have a new Mario Kart game at launch.

Safari 18.4 introduces 84 new features, including Declarative Web Push, CSS updates, HTML enhancements, and improvements to Web Inspector, Media, WebRTC, and more. It also resolves 184 issues and deprecates 13 older technologies.

The US has applied 'reciprocal' tariffs on imports from around the world, affecting Apple's international manufacturing partners. The tariffs, which range from 10% to 49%, will impact Apple's product prices, potentially leading to higher costs for consumers. Apple's manufacturing is largely based overseas, and the company may struggle to move production to the US due to high labor costs and component availability.

DeepMind, Google's AI arm, has introduced a tougher vetting process and more bureaucracy, making it harder to publish AI research. This shift is seen as an effort to retain a competitive edge in the AI industry, but has unsettled some researchers who feel it stifles innovation and limits their ability to publish papers.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Oracle in Texas over an alleged data breach in its cloud services, with plaintiffs claiming the company failed to notify them of the breach and seeking financial compensation for damages.

TikTok's US operations are at risk of being banned or sold due to concerns over user data and Chinese government access. Several investors, including The People's Bid, American Investor Consortium, and companies like Amazon, Oracle, and Microsoft, are interested in buying the platform. A potential sale could value TikTok's US business at over $60 billion.