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3. ❌ Authors Sue AI Startup Anthropic Over Copyright Infringement

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AI for Mayor

In an unconventional twist to the mayoral race in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a librarian named Victor Miller has announced his candidacy with a unique promise: to allow an AI bot, created by OpenAI, to govern the city's affairs. Despite a clarification from Laramie County officials that there is no AI candidate on the ballot, Miller is determined to integrate artificial intelligence into city governance.

Key Points

• Miller has proposed using an AI bot named "VIC" (Virtual Integrated Citizen) to run the city, arguing that AI can offer objective, mistake-free governance by efficiently processing municipal information.

• During a recent meet-and-greet event, Miller introduced the AI bot to answer questions from the audience, highlighting how the bot would handle public opinion data and decision-making.

• The campaign has raised legal and ethical questions, with county officials emphasizing that VIC is not a registered voter and cannot appear on the ballot. AI experts have also expressed concerns about the implications of using AI in such a capacity.

Miller's campaign has sparked debate about the role of AI in governance and the potential challenges it presents. As the mayoral race continues, the concept of an AI-led city administration remains a controversial and unprecedented proposition.

Is Your Business Ready for AI? A Step-by-Step Audit Framework

Once you’ve made the decision to dive into AI, the next step is to assess where you currently stand. Think of this as your AI home inspection. Potential buyers wouldn't buy your house without checking its foundation, right? So smart sellers pay for their inspection early on to identify issues to correct. Similarly, you shouldn't implement AI without a thorough audit of your current capabilities and needs.

This worksheet will guide you through thinking about and answering:

• Current Business & Marketing Objectives

• Data Collection & Management

• Existing Marketing Technologies & Tools

• Previous AI Experiences

• Main Marketing Challenges

• Budget for AI Solutions

• AI Literacy within the Marketing Team

• Expectations from AI Integration

• Data Privacy & Compliance

• Defining Success Metrics

• Additional Considerations

After which, you will have positioned yourself and your business to better leverage and implement a variety of AI solutions throughout the organization.

Authors Sue AI Startup Anthropic Over Copyright Infringement

A group of authors has initiated a lawsuit against the AI startup Anthropic, alleging that the company used pirated copies of copyrighted books to train its popular chatbot, Claude. This lawsuit, filed in a federal court in San Francisco, is the first of its kind targeting Anthropic, though similar legal actions have been taken against other AI companies like OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The authors claim that Anthropic, despite marketing itself as a more responsible and safety-focused AI developer, has built its generative AI model by exploiting vast collections of unauthorized written works.

Quick Takes

• ElevenLabs Expands Global Reach with Multilingual AI Reader App: ElevenLabs has globally launched its AI-powered Reader app, now supporting 32 languages for converting text content into synthetic voices. Initially released in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, the app allows users to listen to text in various languages and voices, with future updates planned to enhance functionality.

• South Korean Parents Express Concerns Over AI-Powered Textbooks in Schools: Many South Korean parents are concerned about the government's plan to introduce AI-powered textbooks via tablets in classrooms, fearing it may negatively impact their children's development. Over 50,000 parents have signed a petition urging the government to prioritize student well-being over digital advancements.

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