U.S. senators have called for ByteDance to immediately disable its AI video tool Seedance 2.0, citing widespread piracy, unauthorised reproductions of copyrighted material, and concerns over national security and trade tensions amid Hollywood’s fierce opposition. U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Peter Welch have demanded that ByteDance immediately disable its newly released AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, accusing the company of enabling widespread theft of American creative works and calling the tool “the most glaring example of copyright infringement from a ByteDance product to date.” The bipartisan letter, addressed to ByteDance CEO Liang Rubo, urged an immediate shutdown and removal of…
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Sir Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey have licensed their voices for commercial AI use, sparking ongoing debates over consent, digital legacy, and risks such as AI fraud. While these partnerships aim to expand storytelling and provide control, concerns about unapproved voice cloning and malicious misuse highlight the need for stringent…
Finspector has upgraded its compliance platform with advanced AI to monitor short videos, images, and hybrid posts, responding to rising regulatory scrutiny over social media financial marketing and finfluencers, as regulators deploy stricter enforcement measures. Finspector has overhauled its compliance software to scrutinise financial promotions that now appear as short…
Google is developing new tools allowing websites and publishers to exclude their content from AI-generated features while remaining visible in search results, as the UK regulator CMA drives measures to balance innovation with content creator protections amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny. Google is preparing tools that would let websites and publishers…
The UK government has abandoned its preference for a broad copyright exception with an opt-out for AI training, signalling a move towards stronger protections for creators through licensing and legal safeguards, with industry and union groups urging decisive action. The UK government has abandoned its previous preference for a broad…
The Ivors Academy praises the UK government’s refusal to allow extensive AI-driven use of copyrighted material without consent, while emphasising the need for enhanced protections against AI-generated impersonations and unauthorised replicas. The Ivors Academy has welcomed the UK government’s decision not to introduce a broad text and data mining exception…
xAI’s Grok chatbot is at the centre of a wave of legal and regulatory investigations following allegations of non-consensual sexual deepfakes, highlighting the growing challenge for AI firms navigating safeguarding and compliance across jurisdictions. Elon Musk’s xAI is facing a wave of legal and regulatory fallout after revelations that its…
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The inaugural CIPREF in Libreville highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism across the Francophone world, emphasising local context, ethics, and the enduring importance of human judgement. The inaugural International Conference of the Francophone Press (CIPREF), which opened in Libreville on 21 January 2026 at the Berthe and Jean International…
In 2026, YouTube plans significant upgrades to its generative AI tools for creators, alongside stricter measures to combat low-quality synthetic media, shaping the future landscape of content creation and viewer experience. YouTube is preparing a broad expansion of generative artificial intelligence tools in 2026 while simultaneously promising tougher enforcement against…
HCLTech has been appointed to orchestrate a comprehensive, AI-led managed IT services programme for Team Global Express, marking a significant shift towards consolidation and digital transformation in the regional logistics sector. HCLTech has been appointed to run a consolidated, AI-led managed IT services programme for Team Global Express as the…
The BBC is testing AI-powered newsroom tools that aim to improve clarity and accessibility while maintaining strict human oversight, amidst concerns over accuracy and the need for transparent governance in automated journalism. The BBC this year began piloting AI-powered newsroom tools intended to help journalists produce clearer, more accessible copy…
Campaigners and experts caution that AI-driven translations of BSL risk creating new barriers for the Deaf community unless developed with direct involvement and strict standards, highlighting potential inaccuracies and cultural erasure. AI-driven translations of British Sign Language risk creating “new barriers” for the Deaf community unless development is led by…
Police and school authorities are investigating reports of explicit AI‑generated images circulated among pupils at Royal School Armagh, highlighting growing concerns over emerging AI tools and online safeguarding measures. Police in Northern Ireland have opened an inquiry after reports that explicit AI‑generated images were shared among pupils at the Royal…
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