🛑Court Shuts Down AI’s Claim to Ownership

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1. 📖 [FREE TOOLKIT] 52 ChatGPT Alternatives 2025

2. 🤖 OpenAI Faces Privacy Battle Over ChatGPT’s Hallucinations

3. 🛑 Court Shuts Down AI’s Claim to Ownership

4. 🤯 Quick Takes

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The AI That Makes Things Up

OpenAI is once again in hot water in Europe, this time over a wildly false and defamatory claim made by ChatGPT. A Norwegian man was horrified to discover the chatbot had fabricated a gruesome crime story about him saying he murdered two of his children and attempted to kill a third. None of it was true.

This isn’t the first time ChatGPT has hallucinated false personal data, but this case raises serious legal and ethical concerns under Europe’s strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The Big Issues at Play:

• False Information Without Recourse: OpenAI doesn’t provide a way for individuals to correct false claims ChatGPT generates about them.

• GDPR Violation Risks: Under EU law, personal data must be accurate, and people have the right to correct misinformation, something OpenAI isn’t allowing.

• Regulatory Pressure is Mounting: Watchdogs have been cautious about AI enforcement, but this high-profile case could push them to take action.

• Potential for Hefty Fines: GDPR violations can cost companies up to 4% of their global revenue, something OpenAI can’t afford to ignore.

Why This Matters?

If AI tools can freely fabricate damaging personal details with no accountability, the risks aren’t just theoretical, they’re deeply personal. Whether regulators will finally take a hard stance on AI misinformation remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: disclaimers like "ChatGPT can make mistakes" won’t cut it in the face of serious harm.

💡 Did You Know?

AI Can Simulate the Universe – Scientists have trained AI models to create detailed simulations of the universe, predicting galaxy formation and cosmic evolution faster than traditional physics-based models.

Court Shuts Down AI’s Claim to Ownership

In a ruling that sent a clear message to AI-generated art enthusiasts, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., upheld the decision that only human-created works can be copyrighted. The case involved Stephen Thaler, whose AI system, DABUS, independently generated an image that he sought to copyright. The U.S. Copyright Office rejected his claim, arguing that human authorship is a fundamental requirement. While artists using AI assistance have pushed for some recognition, Thaler's argument that his "sentient" AI deserved full authorship fell flat. The court firmly ruled that U.S. copyright law only applies to human creators, meaning AI can make art, but it can’t legally own it. Thaler plans to appeal, but for now, the legal landscape remains clear: AI-generated masterpieces belong to the public, not the machine.

Quick Takes

• SoftBank Expands AI Ambitions with $6.5B Ampere Acquisition: SoftBank is acquiring chip designer Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion in cash, reinforcing its AI infrastructure push and deepening its ties to the ARM ecosystem. The deal, expected to close in late 2025, will see Ampere operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, with major investors Carlyle and Oracle selling their stakes.

• Report Calls for Greater Transparency in AI Development: A new report co-authored by AI experts, including UC Berkeley’s Jennifer Chayes, advocates for laws requiring AI labs like OpenAI to disclose safety tests, data practices, and security measures. While not endorsing specific legislation, the report has gained support from both AI safety advocates and skeptics, signaling a shift in the AI regulation debate.

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