Generative Artificial Intelligence

Elton John, along with Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, and Dua Lipa, opposes the UK’s AI copyright law, calling it “theft.” The plan lets AI use copyrighted work without consent unless creators opt out, sparking fears over artists’ rights.

South Korea’s police have warned officers not to use ChatGPT for work, as it could risk leaking private or case-related information. Other countries like India, Italy, and France have also placed limits on AI tools in government over similar security concerns.

Netflix and YouTube plan to introduce AI-generated ads in 2026, offering personalised, adaptive advertising. While this could improve user experience, it also raises concerns about privacy and surveillance.

Students use ChatGPT to write assignments, professors use it to grade them. With AI adoption rising on both sides, concerns grow that no one’s truly reading or writing.

Pinterest is launching AI tools that let users search fashion by tapping images, with filters for color, style, and occasion. Starting with women’s fashion, the platform will also label AI-generated content and let users limit its visibility.

AI companions powered by generative AI pose serious risks to minors and should be restricted, a US tech watchdog warned. The report highlights dangers including harmful advice, sexually inappropriate interactions, and emotional dependency—especially troubling for developing adolescent minds.

DeepSeek has returned to South Korea’s app stores after a two-month suspension due to data privacy concerns. The company revised its privacy policy to comply with local laws and allow users to opt out of data sharing with foreign companies.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app, faced scrutiny in South Korea for transferring user data without consent, leading to its removal from app stores. The South Korean authorities have ordered the company to delete the transferred data and establish proper data handling procedures.

Adobe has added AI models from OpenAI and Google to its Firefly platform, giving users more creative tools to choose from. This integration lets creators mix Adobe’s safe, in-house models with powerful third-party ones for greater flexibility.

OpenAI said it would consider buying Google’s Chrome browser if it is forced to sell it during the U.S. antitrust trial. The company also revealed it had asked Google for access to its search tools but was rejected, and now plans to build its own browser and search system.