Gen AI Briefs

Yahoo Buys AI News App, Musicians Protest AI, Microsoft's Copilot Banned in Congress


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It's an AI takeover in today's stories! First, Yahoo makes a power move by acquiring the AI-powered news curation app Artifact from the Instagram co-founders. Can their tech revolutionize Yahoo's news experience? Then, over 200 famous musicians like Stevie Nicks and Elton John pen an open letter sounding the alarm on AI's threat to human artists and creativity. We'll dive into their concerns. Finally, the U.S. House of Representatives strikes a blow by outright banning Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant for staffers due to cybersecurity fears. It's a fascinating look at AI's exponential growth clashing with institutional caution. Get ready for an insightful discussion on the future of artificial intelligence across media, music, government and beyond!


Sources:

- https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/2/24118436/yahoo-news-artifact-acquisition

- https://www.axios.com/2024/04/02/musicians-letter-ai-replace-artists

- https://www.axios.com/2024/03/29/congress-house-strict-ban-microsoft-copilot-staffers

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