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NYT, AFP, The Economist join 40+ publishers to stop AI firms monetising content without permission

Over 40 publishers have united in the SPUR coalition to protect their content from unauthorized AI usage. This initiative includes prominent outlets like The New York Times and the Financial Times. Recent legal actions have aimed at stopping AI companies from using copyrighted materials for training purposes. SPUR is also…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

AI latest update: Why are New York Times, Agence France-Presse, The Economist joining over 40 publishers in coalition against Artificial Intelligence usage?

OpenAI and its backer, Microsoft, also face similar copyright claims from prominent authors and news organizations, including the New York Times.

The Economic Times · 21h ago

The Government Doesn't Know What's Best for You. Why Let It Decide What You Should Eat?

Governments are moving beyond mere advice and trying to regulate people's diets more directly.

Reason · Oct 12

Americans Are Skeptical of Trump's Promise of $5,000 Checks if Republicans Win the Midterms, New Poll Shows

An Economist/YouGov survey found that only 21% of registered voters believed Trump would "definitely" or "probably" follow through on the $5,000 payments.

International Business Times · Oct 7

All the polls show a Republican bloodbath in the Midterms. So why aren’t Democrats celebrating?

IN FOCUS: Democrats have plenty of structural advantages. But, Eric Garcia writes, Republicans have a cash advantage and are dipping back into some tactics that worked in the past

The Independent UK · Sep 18

'Corrupt', 'dangerous', 'out-of-touch': New poll reveals what US voters think about Trump

A majority of US registered voters have described President Donald Trump as “corrupt”, “dangerous” and "out-of-touch", according to a new Economist/YouGov poll.

The Times of India · Sep 16

81% of 2024 Harris Voters Say Supreme Court Is Biased in Trump's Favour, Poll Finds

An Economist/YouGov poll finds 81% of registered voters who backed Kamala Harris in 2024 believe the Supreme Court is biased in Donald Trump's favour, exposing a stark partisan divide over the court.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Do tech billionaires dream of shared abundance? We should probably just tax them

On July 24, Elon Musk was interviewed by The Economist’s editor Zanny Minton Beddoes. The 85-minute discussion ranged from Musk’s business ventures to the war in Ukraine, China’s technological power and the immense capabilities of artificial intelligence.

The Conversation · Sep 7

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Expand Operations In Russia. He's Warning Airlines To Avoid Its Airspace.

"Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe," Zelenskyy said.

International Business Times · Sep 2

Trump's GOP Support Is Slipping As His Approval Among Republicans Hits a Second-Term Low

Trump's approval rating among Republicans has fallen to 79%, the lowest level of his second term and 12 percentage points below where it stood shortly after he returned to the White House.

International Business Times · Aug 17