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United Nations Releases Principles to Combat Online Hate
The UN Secretary-General has issued global principles to combat online hate and lies, calling on big tech companies to use their power to mitigate the harm they cause to people and societies around the world.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also called on advertising and PR companies to “stop monetizing harmful content” and strengthen information integrity. The principles call on tech companies, advertisers, media and other major players to refrain from using, supporting or amplifying disinformation and hate speech.
Recording companies sue AI music generation tool
Major record companies are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging that the companies have misappropriated recordings by artists ranging from Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey. The Recording Industry Association of America announced the lawsuit, which was filed by labels including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records.
AI has become a heated topic in the music industry, with debates ranging from the creative potential of the new technology to concerns about its legality. In March, Tennessee became the first U.S. state to pass a bill to protect composers, performers, and other music industry professionals from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Supporters say the goal is to ensure that AI tools cannot recreate artists' voices without their consent.
OpenAI Acquires Remote Collaboration Video Platform
Microsoft-backed OpenAI has acquired remote collaboration video platform Multi (formerly Remotion), the company's CEO and co-founder Alexander Embiricos announced. Multi offers a range of solutions for users looking for video-based remote collaboration tools. According to the company's website, Multi also provides AI summaries that are “accurate and concise enough to post to Slack.”
News of the acquisition comes just days after OpenAI announced it had acquired search and database analytics startup Rockset to better support its enterprise products.
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