AI Daily News: Global Media Coalition Urges AI Developers to Combat Misinformation

Global Media Coalition Urges AI Developers to Combat Misinformation

A coalition of media organizations, including the European Broadcasting Union and the World Association of News Publishers, has called on AI developers to collaborate in combating misinformation and protecting fact-based journalism. The initiative outlines five core principles for ethical AI use in news, emphasizing the need for prior authorization to use news content in AI models and ensuring transparency in attribution. This move comes amid rising tensions between traditional media and AI developers over copyright concerns. (apnews.com)

Amazon Enhances AI Capabilities with Acquisition of Covariant Founders

Amazon has hired the founders of AI robotics startup Covariant, Pieter Abbeel, Peter Chen, and Rocky Duan, along with approximately a quarter of the startup's employees. This acquisition aims to bolster Amazon's AI capabilities and talent pool, particularly in its robotics initiatives. Additionally, Amazon has signed a non-exclusive license to use Covariant's robotic foundation models, which are based on the 'Covariant Brain' platform. (dailyaitimes.com)

OpenAI Acquires AI Hardware Startup io in $6.5 Billion Deal

OpenAI has announced the $6.5 billion acquisition of AI hardware startup io, founded by former Apple designer Jony Ive. The merger aims to integrate io's hardware expertise with OpenAI's research, engineering, and product teams, with Jony Ive assuming deep design and creative responsibilities across OpenAI. This acquisition is OpenAI's largest to date and signifies a strategic move to develop new hardware products powered by AI technology. (en.wikipedia.org)

European Commission Delays Release of AI Act’s Code of Practice

The European Commission has reportedly delayed the release of a code meant to help companies comply with the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act. Originally scheduled for release, the delay has raised concerns among stakeholders about the implementation and enforcement of AI regulations within the EU. (breakingai.news)

California Advances Landmark Legislation to Regulate Large AI Models

California lawmakers have advanced landmark legislation aimed at establishing safety measures for the largest AI systems. The bill has cleared an important vote and is set to be implemented, marking a significant step in regulating AI technologies at the state level. (apnews.com)