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Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave's Music Used to Train AI Without Consent or Payment, Publishers Say: 'Legitimising Larceny'

Kylie Minogue and Nick Cave's music may have been used to train AI without consent, as publishers warn Australia against weakening copyright protections.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Did 'Mostly Peaceful' Protesters Burn the Eiffel Tower? Viral Video Raises Questions Over AI-Generated Hoax

A viral video allegedly showing the Eiffel Tower burning has caused confusion online, but no credible evidence links student protesters to damage, and claims of AI generation remain unconfirmed.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Hundreds Of VinFast EVs Are Hitting U.S. Streets For A New Ride-Hailing Service

The VinFast VF8 is not exactly a common occurrence on American streets. That’s about to change in Los Angeles.

InsideEVs · Oct 19

Brazilian Bricklayer Sells All Belongings and Travels 1,200 Miles to Meet Online Lover Only to Discover She Was AI

Brazilian bricklayer Edimar Rocha Martins says he sold his belongings and travelled about 1,300 miles to meet a woman, only to discover she was an AI-generated character.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

Govt asks Meta to ensure its recommendation systems do not expose users to a limited set of narratives

The advisory by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), dated October 10, asked Meta to undertake appropriate measures to provide adequate context in relation to photographs, videos, graphics, or other content depicting ongoing public events, particularly where the authenticity, date, location or circumstances of such content may not…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

VC’s remark on deeptech sets off a debate on where India’s capital should go

“In a decade we will realize most of the deeptech is a grift,” Maini wrote, adding that quick services and quick commerce companies will do more to drive the economy. The remark, a reply to a post by Neosapien CEO Dhananjay Yadav, drew heavy reactions on X.

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric review: So many stars it feels like you’re in a sports bar

4/5 The new electric C-Class has the comfort and road manners I expect from a Mercedes, but its impressive interior quality is overshadowed by giant screens, disco lights and an awful lot of stars, writes Electric Vehicles Editor Steve Fowler

The Independent UK · Oct 18

Who capped Starlink in Ukraine? Musk, Trump and Rubio give three different answers

Ukraine says speed limits on Starlink are still hampering military efforts to fight off Russian drones, days after a surprise network slowdown that Kyiv called deliberate and Washington denied ordering. We take a closer look in Tech 24.

France 24 · Oct 18

The Fix For Plug-In Hybrids That Don't Get Plugged In? Smaller Gas Tanks, New Report Argues

Less gas, more electric range, and faster charging could help plug-in hybrids deliver on their fuel-saving promise.

InsideEVs · Oct 18

What are self-replicating ‘AI worms’, and why is Anthropic worried about them?

The tech company says successful AI worms need more capability on less powerful devices, but current trends make that feasible by the end of the year

The Guardian - US · Oct 18