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US judge closes the book on first big AI copyright suit, ordering Anthropic to pay $1.5 billion settlement
A US judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement between AI company Anthropic and a group of authors. The lawsuit alleged that Anthropic used millions of pirated books to train its Claude chatbot. The settlement covers approximately 500,000 works, with eligible authors and publishers receiving $3,000 per pirated work.
Asha Sharma-appointed Xbox VP of engineering leaves just three months after moving over from Microsoft's CoreAI team
Jared Palmer, Xbox's Vice President of Engineering, has left the company after only three months to join AI firm Cognition. Palmer was part of a team led by Asha Sharma, who also recently moved to Xbox from Microsoft's CoreAI division. His departure comes during a period of significant restructuring and layoffs within Xbox.
Reddit is forcing Google AI into hallucinating The Duskbloods characters before FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive is even out
Google's AI search is reportedly hallucinating characters and details for the unreleased FromSoftware Nintendo Switch exclusive, The Duskbloods, by misinterpreting jokes and fan-made content from Reddit as official information. This behavior has been observed with other games, raising concerns about the reliability of AI-generated search results, especially as the game's first playtest approaches.
The Odyssey AI filmmakers promise they're not "going against" Christopher Nolan, but have decided to wait…
Filmmakers behind an AI adaptation of The Odyssey, titled Odysseus: The Fall, are clarifying their project is not in direct competition with Christopher Nolan's film. Director Ash Koosha stated they are using new tools to create their own version of the story. The AI film is expected to be released later in the summer to avoid audience overload.
AI Yi-Yi!
This article discusses the impact of Artificial Intelligence on jobs, referencing a BBC News report on whether AI will assist or replace workers. It also touches upon Studio Atelico's vision for generative AI and NVIDIA's Vera Rubin.
Xbox's new VP of engineering quits just 2 months after taking the job
Jared Palmer has resigned from his role as vice president of engineering at Xbox and technical advisor to CEO Asha Sharma, just two months after his appointment. He has joined AI company Cognition as its vice president of engineering. Palmer previously held AI-focused roles at Microsoft and Vercel.
Xbox loses new exec that CEO Asha Sharma appointed just 2 months ago
Jared Palmer, who was appointed VP of engineering at Xbox by CEO Asha Sharma just over two months ago, is leaving the company to lead engineering at Cognition. Palmer expressed gratitude for his time at Xbox, where he aimed to build world-class tools and services for developers and players. This departure is part of ongoing executive changes within Xbox.
Unity 7 Roadmap: Public API, CLI and a Free MCP Bring the Editor to Non-Users and Coding Agents
Unity has announced its Unity 7 roadmap, introducing a public API and a command-line interface to allow asset validation and build shipping without needing the full Editor. A free MCP will integrate coding agents like Claude Code and Cursor directly into Unity projects. An early beta is planned for December 2026, with a full launch in Q1 2027, aiming to make the Unity Editor accessible to a wider range of users and automated agents.
Neill Blomkamp’s AI Film Has Fans Asking For District 10 Instead
Filmmaker Neill Blomkamp, known for District 9, has released a 14-minute short film titled 'Nightborne' created entirely with generative AI technology. While Blomkamp intends to make a feature-length film using AI and has founded Barley Studios, the short has been met with criticism for technical issues and a lack of quality, with many viewers expressing a preference for a sequel to District 9 instead. Separately, director Ash Koosha is also developing an AI-generated project called 'Odysseus: The Fall'.
An 87-year-old math conjecture just fell to Claude — but a Columbia professor is skeptical
A mathematician named Levent Alpöge claims to have used Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI to find a counterexample to the Jacobian Conjecture, a mathematical problem that has remained unsolved since 1939. While the AI's finding has gone viral and preliminary verification suggests it is valid, some experts like Columbia professor Andrew Blumberg remain skeptical about the AI's true understanding versus brute-force computation. This event highlights the growing role of AI in scientific research and the potential for collaboration between humans and machines in discovery.
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Sources indicate that the US and China are scheduled to hold discussions on Artificial Intelligence in September. Meanwhile, Apple's App Store is reportedly being flooded with AI-powered applications, and the United States Army is facing challenges with its AI initiatives.
Samsung aims to help you make more sense of health data with a new AI-powered assistant
Samsung has launched a beta version of its new AI-powered Health Assistant chatbot for eligible users in the US. This tool aims to help users better understand their health data.
District 9 and Gran Turismo director has made a fully AI film, and the internet is not holding back
Director Neill Blomkamp, known for District 9 and Gran Turismo, has released a 14-minute short film titled 'Nightbourne' created entirely using artificial intelligence software Seedance 2.0. The film, a military zombie thriller featuring AI characters based on real actors, has faced significant criticism online for its execution and use of AI. Blomkamp has also announced plans for a full-length AI feature film and founded a new studio, Barley Studios, dedicated to AI.
Sony files another lawsuit against AI music generator Udio
Sony has filed another lawsuit against the AI music generator Udio. Sony is the only major music label that has not yet reached a deal with Udio.
Judge approves Anthropic's record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement for AI copyright lawsuit
A federal judge has approved a record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement between AI company Anthropic and a group of authors. The authors had sued Anthropic for allegedly using their copyrighted works to train its AI model, Claude.
Unity 7 to launch in Q1 2027; new engine is a "direct continuation" of Unity 6
Unity announced that Unity 7, a direct continuation of the Unity 6 architecture, will launch in Q1 2027 after a beta in December 2026. The new engine features a modern CoreCLR foundation, advanced rendering tools like real-time global illumination, and a new CLI and public API for easier integration with artists' and developers' preferred tools. Unity 7 emphasizes flexibility, allowing developers to choose whether or not to integrate AI coding agents into their workflows.
The head of Center for AI Standards and Innovation has resigned
Chris Fall has resigned as the head of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation after only three months. Arvind Raman, currently the director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, will take over as acting director. This leadership change occurs amidst a turbulent period for the artificial intelligence industry, marked by financial losses and new government restrictions.
RGB: EXECUTION – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
RGB: EXECUTION is a fast-paced 2D pixel action game with a boss-rush structure, set in a post-apocalyptic world where players control an Altair unit hunting a target named Vega. The game emphasizes tactical combat, blending slashing, parrying, and dashing with puzzle-solving elements inspired by Shadow of the Colossus. Beta sign-ups are currently open for players to experience the game's unique challenges.
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NVIDIA's new Synthetic Video Detector can identify AI-generated content and fake news with 92% accuracy. This development comes as AI confidence has dropped significantly in the past six months, highlighting the growing need for tools to combat misinformation.
Sci-fi multiplayer sim Starship Simulator says it’s using AI dev tools to increase productivity
Fleetyard Studios, the developer of Starship Simulator, has confirmed its use of AI development tools to enhance productivity and bridge the gap with larger studios. Lead developer Dan Govier stated that AI is primarily used as a productivity tool, with plans for placeholder AI-generated assets and potential in-game LLM for NPC interactions. The studio is exclusively using Anthropic's models due to their reported lower environmental impact.
