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ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant, has agreed to curb its AI video-making tool, Seedance, following legal threats from Disney and complaints from other entertainment companies, according to BBC Technology. Meanwhile, in other news, authorities in Pima County, Arizona, announced that a glove found in the investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie produced no DNA matches, as reported by BBC World. Additionally, the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, India, is underway, facing potential challenges, including questions about the attendance of keynote speaker Bill Gates, according to BBC Technology.
The controversy surrounding Seedance arose from its ability to create realistic videos, which led to accusations of copyright infringement from Hollywood studios. Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance, prompting the company to take action. Videos made using the app have been widely shared online, sparking both praise and concern.
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance continues. The glove, discovered near her home, was believed to match one seen on a suspect in doorbell-camera footage. However, DNA testing of the glove yielded no matches in the FBI's CODIS database, according to BBC World. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since February 1st, when investigators believe she was taken from her home against her will.
The AI Impact Summit in Delhi is bringing together tech bosses, politicians, scientists, academics, and campaigners to discuss the future of AI. The event has faced early challenges, including confusion for some delegates and conflicting reports about Bill Gates's attendance. However, the Gates Foundation confirmed that he would deliver his keynote address, according to BBC Technology.
In other news, Vice President JD Vance addressed the controversy over Olympic skier Eileen Gu opting to compete for China instead of the U.S. during an interview on Fox News' "The Story With Martha McCallum." Vance stated he had "no idea" what Gu's status "should be," but hoped that American citizens would choose to compete for the U.S. on the world stage.
Additionally, Stephen Colbert revealed on his late-night show that CBS had prevented him from airing an interview with a Democratic candidate for a U.S. Senate race due to new guidance from the Trump administration regarding equal airtime for political candidates, according to the NY Times. Colbert criticized the decision, making it clear he did not make the change willingly.
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