The evolution of human communication technologies from beacons to AI highlights both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges, requiring careful attention to transparency, cultural sensitivity, and ethical safeguards amid rapid technological change. From beacons and smoke to packetised digital data and now to machine-mediated synthesis, the arc of human communication has…

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, accusing the generative AI startup of copying proprietary content and falsely attributing fabricated material, raising crucial questions about legal boundaries in AI training and journalism protection. The New York Times has sued Perplexity AI in the U.S. District Court…

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI in the US, accusing the startup of using its content without permission to train generative AI tools, amid a wave of legal challenges facing AI companies over content use and intellectual property rights. The New York Times has sued…

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging unauthorised copying of its articles for AI training, highlighting broader debates over copyright and responsible AI development among publishers and tech firms. The New York Times has sued Perplexity AI in the U.S. District Court for the Southern…

Three years after its launch, ChatGPT has transformed how millions access and interact with information, becoming the primary entry point for quick explanations and summaries, while influencing the roles of traditional search platforms and visual content. Three years after its public debut, ChatGPT has quietly reconfigured how many people begin…

Research involving nearly 77,000 UK adults shows that brief interactions with AI chatbots can significantly influence political opinions, raising concerns about the persuasive power of AI and the need for responsible regulation. Interacting with conversational AI can alter people’s beliefs in ways they do not expect, according to a new…

A groundbreaking survey reveals widespread AI integration in Italian publishing, with 75% of brands using the technology and smaller presses leading in experimentation, highlighting a seismic shift in industry practices showcased at the Più libri più liberi fair. The first systematic survey of artificial intelligence use in Italian book publishing,…

Investigations reveal AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating recognised medical experts are promoting unverified treatments and products online, raising public health concerns amid challenges in detection and moderation. AI-generated deepfake videos of recognised doctors and academics are being used on social media to push unproven health claims and steer viewers towards supplement…

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Meta’s new WhatsApp policy, scrutinising whether it unfairly favours Meta’s own AI services and potentially stifles competition in the EU’s growing AI and messaging market. The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust probe into Meta Platforms over a new WhatsApp…

Cloudflare reports blocking hundreds of billions of AI bot requests in five months and pushes for paid licensing to safeguard website content amid concerns over the impact of AI-driven data extraction on online revenue. Cloudflare says it has blocked 416 billion attempts by AI bots to scrape website data over…

A new global study reveals widespread AI integration in enterprises, yet many organisations lack visibility and consistent governance for third-party AI, exposing critical vulnerabilities amid evolving regulations. Ask any board whether artificial intelligence is on the agenda and the answer is invariably yes; ask how confident they are about their…

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, accusing the San Francisco startup of unauthorised use of its content and trademarks, amid a broader wave of legal actions challenging AI firms over copyright violations and data scraping practices. The New York Times on Friday sued Perplexity AI,…