ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant, is taking steps to curb its AI video-making tool, Seedance, following a cease-and-desist letter from Disney and complaints from other entertainment companies regarding copyright infringement. Simultaneously, Brewdog employees are expressing concern over potential sale plans, while the UK government is considering tighter regulations for AI and online safety.
According to multiple reports from the BBC, Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance on Friday, accusing the company of supplying Seedance, an AI video-making tool, which allegedly infringes on their copyrights. Videos created using the latest version of Seedance have recently gained popularity online, with some users praising their realism. However, this trend has raised alarms among Hollywood studios.
In other news, Brewdog employees are reportedly "upset and concerned" about potential sale plans for the craft beer giant. The Unite union stated that staff members had only received a single email from senior management, with some learning about the potential sale through press reports. Financial experts AlixPartners have been brought in to attract new investors, a move that could lead to the Aberdeenshire-based firm being broken up, according to PA Media. Brewdog, in an email to staff seen by BBC Scotland News, described the decision as a "normal and prudent step."
Meanwhile, the UK government is planning to respond more quickly to close loopholes in laws designed to protect children online. According to BBC Technology, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged to address issues related to AI chatbots, similar to the government's response to X (formerly Twitter) regarding its AI assistant Grok. Government proposals also include measures requiring tech giants to preserve all data on a child's phone if they die.
The news comes as Tamar Abrams, a 69-year-old, recalled being influenced by television commercials promoting the GLP-1 medication Ozempic. According to the New York Times, Abrams, who was struggling with health issues, remembered the commercials as joyful and found herself humming the jingle.
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