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NYT Takes Legal Action Against AI Startup Perplexity

The New York Times has initiated legal action against AI startup Perplexity, accusing the company of using its content without permission for AI-generated search results. The publisher's concerns highlight the growing tension between media companies and AI startups regarding the use of proprietary content.

Key Points:

• The NYT sent a formal request to Perplexity to stop using its content without permission, claiming the AI startup is violating copyright laws by utilizing its journalism for summaries and search results.

• The NYT is demanding details from Perplexity on how it accesses content despite protective measures, such as the "robots.txt" code meant to block web scraping.

• Perplexity’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, denied the accusations and expressed the company's willingness to work with publishers, stating they are not intentionally ignoring the NYT’s protection measures.

• Perplexity plans to introduce advertising beneath its AI-generated answers and share ad revenue with content publishers, potentially creating a new revenue stream for media companies.

The outcome of the NYT’s legal actions could set a precedent for how content ownership and licensing will be managed in the age of AI.

US Government Weighs Limits on AI Chip Sales to Specific Countries

The US government is considering setting country-specific caps on the sale of advanced AI chips from companies like Nvidia and AMD to address national security concerns, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The proposed policy would focus on restricting AI chip exports to certain nations, particularly in the Persian Gulf, which are rapidly developing AI data centers. These restrictions aim to prevent the misuse of AI technology in ways that could compromise security or increase surveillance capabilities. While the government has already limited AI chip sales to over 40 countries, including many in the Middle East and Africa, the new measures would build on a framework introduced last month to streamline export licenses for specific regions. The move is part of a broader effort to regulate global AI development and ensure sensitive technologies are not diverted to adversarial nations.

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Quick Takes

• Mistral Releases AI Models for Edge Devices: French startup Mistral has unveiled its first generative AI models, "Les Ministraux," designed for edge devices like laptops and phones. The models, Ministral 3B and Ministral 8B, offer compute-efficient solutions for applications requiring local, privacy-first inference, with commercial licenses needed for self-deployment.

• Former Palantir CISO Joins OpenAI: Dane Stuckey, former CISO of Palantir, has joined OpenAI as its new Chief Information Security Officer, working alongside security head Matt Knight. Stuckey emphasized the importance of meeting high security standards to protect users and enable safe AI development, aligning with OpenAI’s mission to secure its technologies for global benefit.

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