The Paris AI Action Summit revealed deepening divisions over AI governance as major powers diverged on regulation. France and the EU pivoted from strict policies to investing in AI competitiveness, with France pledging €110 billion and the EU €200 billion. However, the U.S. and U.K. rejected three key agreements: one on AI’s societal impact, another on equitable labor impacts, and a third restricting autonomous military systems (signed by only 26 nations).

The EU also reversed course by scrapping a controversial liability directive that would have eased lawsuits against AI-related harms, citing industry pushback. U.S. VP J.D. Vance criticized Europe’s “excessive regulation,” emphasizing economic growth over restrictive policies. Geopolitical tensions intensified, with Vance warning against cooperation with China. The summit shifted from existential risk debates to practical strategies, prioritizing innovation and security over sweeping regulations.

Source: The Batch

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OpenAI released its AI video generation tool Sora in the UK, accessible to paid ChatGPT users. The tool allows users to create videos from text prompts (e.g., “beautiful, snowy Tokyo”) with style options like “film noir” or “balloon world.”

Key Highlights:

• Features: Generates clips from 5–20 seconds, adjustable in style and resolution.
• Controversy: Critics argue that Sora’s training data may include unauthorized copyrighted content (e.g., YouTube footage), violating service terms. Peer Beeban Kidron called it “built on stolen goods.”
• Regulatory Debate: Intensifies UK discussions on AI copyright, with the government proposing opt-out rules for using artists’ work—sparking backlash from creative industries.

OpenAI’s Stance Claims compliance with copyright laws, citing diverse datasets and public sources. Admits AI tools rely on copyrighted material but asserts legal training practices.

The launch highlights tensions between AI innovation and ethical/IP concerns, with Sora’s creative potential overshadowed by debates over data ethics.

Source: The Guardian

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