Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 12/29 – The Media Industry’s Delicate Dance With AI
Dec 29, 2023
Negotiations are heating up between OpenAI and major news publishers, raising concerns about AI's impact on misinformation. Google’s privacy lawsuit is settled, while LG unveils lightweight laptops and Microsoft preps AI-focused Surface devices. Excitement builds around Xiaomi’s new electric vehicle, aiming to rival top luxury brands. Meanwhile, innovative ventures in longevity technology and lab-grown diamonds shake up their respective industries, hinting at a transformative year ahead.
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OpenAI’s Media Deals
- OpenAI negotiates content licensing with news publishers like Gannett and News Corp.
- This is because AI training datasets need higher-quality content.
AI: Media’s Savior or Destroyer?
- McCullough questions whether AI will revitalize traditional media or destroy it.
- He speculates the recent legal activity is year-end housekeeping.
Google’s Incognito Tracking Lawsuit
- Google settles a lawsuit about tracking users in Chrome's Incognito mode.
- The judge rejected Google's argument that users consented because the warning wasn't explicit enough.