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Meta said it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands to limit content on Facebook and Instagram. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government has been trying to restrict opposition voices on social media after widespread protests erupted following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, who's a key rival. “We pushed back on requests from the Turkish government to restrict content that is clearly in the public interest, and have been fined by them as a consequence,” the company said in a statement. The social media company did not disclose the size of the fine, except to say it was “substantial” and did not provide any more details about the content in question. The Associated Press has approached the Turkish government for comment. “Government requests to restrict speech online alongside threats to shut down online services are severe and have a chilling effect on people’s ability to express themselves,” Meta said. Meta's head of AI research stepping down In recent years the Turkish government has increasingly sought to bring social media companies under its control. When protests erupted following the March 19 arrest of opposition Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, many social media platforms such as X, Instagram and Facebook were blocked. More than 700 individual X accounts, including those belonging to journalists, media outlets, civil society organizations and student groups, were blocked, according to the Media and Law Studies Association. X said it would object. Dozens have been arrested for social media posts deemed to be supporting the protests.

The head of Meta's artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology. Joelle Pineau, Meta's vice president for AI research, said Tuesday she is leaving at the end of May after eight years with the company. "Today, as the world undergoes significant change, as the race for AI accelerates, and as Meta prepares for its next chapter, it is time to create space for others to pursue the work," she wrote in a social media post. Judge allows newspaper copyright lawsuit against OpenAI to proceed Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — didn't immediately respond to an emailed request for comment about the move. Pineau didn't announce a replacement. Based in Montreal, where she is also a computer science professor at McGill University, Pineau has been the face of Meta's “open-source” approach to building AI systems, such as its flagship large language model called Llama, in which core components are publicly released for others to use or modify. Her announcement comes ahead of the company's debut of a new LlamaCon AI conference on April 29. Google agrees to pay $28m in racial bias lawsuit In 2023, she began directing Meta's AI research division, formerly known as Facebook AI Research, which had been founded a decade earlier by a group that included pioneering AI researcher Yann LeCun. LeCun stepped down as the group's director in 2018 but remains Meta's chief AI scientist.

A Bitcoin investor who secured a SpaceX flight for himself and three polar explorers launched into space on Monday night, embarking on the first-ever crewed mission to traverse both the North and South Poles. Chun Wang, a Chinese-born entrepreneur, lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX’s Falcon rocket veered south over the Atlantic, setting the space tourists on a trajectory never before attempted in 64 years of human spaceflight. Wang has not disclosed how much he paid Elon Musk’s SpaceX for the 3 ½-day ultimate polar journey. The initial stage of their flight—from Florida to the South Pole—took just under 30 minutes. From their intended altitude of approximately 270 miles (440 kilometers), their fully automated capsule will orbit Earth roughly every 1 ½ hours, including 46 minutes to traverse pole to pole. “Enjoy the views of the poles. Send us some pictures,” SpaceX Launch Control radioed as the capsule reached orbit. Having already visited the polar regions in person, Wang sought to experience them from space. The mission is also about “pushing boundaries, sharing knowledge,” he said before launch. Now a Maltese citizen, Wang is accompanied by three guests: Norwegian filmmaker Jannicke Mikkelsen, German robotics researcher Rabea Rogge, and Australian polar guide Eric Philips. Mikkelsen, the first Norwegian to go to space, has previously flown over the poles, though at a much lower altitude. She participated in the 2019 record-breaking mission that circumnavigated the globe via the poles in a Gulfstream jet, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s moon landing. The crew has planned two dozen experiments—including the first human X-rays in space—and has brought more cameras than usual to document their journey, dubbed Fram2 after the Norwegian polar research vessel from over a century ago. Until now, no astronaut had ventured beyond 65 degrees north and south latitude, just shy of the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. The Soviet Union’s Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, set this limit in 1963. Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, along with other early cosmonauts and NASA shuttle astronauts in 1990, came close to this threshold. A polar orbit is particularly beneficial for climate and Earth-mapping satellites, as well as spy satellites, since it enables full-Earth observation each day, with the spacecraft flying from pole to pole while the planet rotates beneath it. Geir Klover, director of the Fram Museum in Oslo, Norway—home to the original polar exploration ship—hopes this mission will increase awareness of climate change and the melting polar ice caps. He lent the crew a small fragment of the ship’s wooden deck, bearing the signature of Oscar Wisting, who, alongside Roald Amundsen in the early 1900s, became one of the first to reach both poles. Wang proposed the idea of a polar spaceflight to SpaceX in 2023, two years after U.S. tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman completed the first of two chartered missions with Musk’s company. Isaacman is now being considered for NASA’s top position. SpaceX’s Kiko Dontchev noted last week that the company is continuously improving its training, allowing “ordinary people” without traditional aerospace experience to “step into a capsule ... and remain at ease.” Wang and his team regard the polar flight as an adventure akin to camping in the wild and embrace the challenge. “Spaceflight is becoming increasingly routine, and honestly, I’m happy to see that,” Wang posted on X last week. Since his first flight in 2002, Wang has been keeping count—travelling on planes, helicopters, and hot air balloons in his quest to visit every country. Having visited more than half so far, he deliberately scheduled this liftoff to mark his 1,000th flight.

A rocket by a private European aerospace company launched from Norway on Sunday and crashed into the sea 30 seconds later. Despite the short test flight, Isar Aerospace said that it successfully completed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle by launching its Spectrum rocket from the island of Andøya in northern Norway. The 28-meter-long (92-foot-long) Spectrum is a two-stage launch vehicle specifically designed to put small and medium satellites into orbit. The rocket lifted off from the pad at 12:30 p.m. (1030 GMT) Sunday and flew for about a half-minute before the flight was terminated, Isar said. “This allowed the company to gather a substantial amount of flight data and experience to apply on future missions,” Isar said in a statement. “After the flight was terminated at T+30 seconds, the launch vehicle fell into the sea in a controlled manner.” Video from the launch shows the rocket taking off from the pad, flying into the air and then coming back down to crash into the sea in a fiery explosion. The launch was subject to various factors, including weather and safety, and Sunday's liftoff followed a week of poor conditions, including a scrubbed launch on March 24 because of unfavorable winds, and on Saturday for weather restrictions. AI-enabled drone deployed in Germany to accelerate wildfire detection and response “Our first test flight met all our expectations, achieving a great success,” Daniel Metzler, Isar’s chief executive and co-founder, said in the statement. “We had a clean liftoff, 30 seconds of flight and even got to validate our Flight Termination System.” The company had largely ruled out the possibility of the rocket reaching orbit on its first complete flight, saying that it would consider a 30-second flight a success. Isar Aerospace aims to collect as much data and experience as possible on the first integrated test of all the systems on its in-house-developed launch vehicle. Isar Aerospace is separate from the European Space Agency, or ESA, which is funded by its 23 member states. “Success to get off the pad, and lots of data already obtained. I am sure @isaraerospace will learn a lot," ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher posted on X. "Rocket launch is hard. Never give up, move forward with even more energy!” European startup scrubs first test flight of Orbital Rocket ESA has been launching rockets and satellites into orbit for years, but mainly from French Guiana — an overseas department of France in South America — and from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Since 2002, Charles Owusu Aseku has been travelling across Ghana and beyond in search of treatment for a large keloid growth on his neck. The 46-year-old grew increasingly disheartened after undergoing two unsuccessful surgeries and making a trip to South Africa that resulted only in a consultation. He was preparing for yet another medical journey when, in late February, he took part in Ghana’s first trial of 3D telemedicine technology, which operates via computer screens at the back of a van. ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Special Edition Review Developed by Microsoft’s research team in collaboration with local doctors and researchers, the initiative aims to facilitate remote medical consultations for patients awaiting surgery or requiring post-operative care in a region with one of the world’s lowest doctor-to-patient ratios. The project builds on earlier trials in Scotland and has evolved into a portable system with improved lighting and upgraded cameras. Inside the van, cameras create a 3D model of each patient, which is then displayed on a large computer screen. Multiple doctors can join the consultation remotely and manipulate the 3D model to evaluate the patient’s condition. “The idea behind the van is to bring specialised care to remote villages that lack access to it … enabling pre- or post-surgical consultations,” explained Spencer Fowers, principal software developer and lead of the 3D-telemedicine project at Microsoft Research. The initiative also allows patients to receive multiple medical opinions. During Aseku’s session, doctors from Rwanda, Scotland, and Brazil participated, an experience that gave him renewed optimism. "I see many doctors here, and I am very happy because each of them brings their expertise—maybe they will find a solution to my problem," said the 46-year-old. Researchers hope that the trial at Koforidua Regional Hospital, located in Ghana’s eastern region, will serve as the foundation for a broader project that expands the service and explores additional applications. The use of telemedicine has increased in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts believe that such digital tools could be especially beneficial in Africa, where specialist doctors are scarce for the continent’s 1.4 billion people. George Opoku, 68, was initially referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, nearly 100 kilometres from Koforidua Hospital, which is much closer to his home. He had first sought treatment for sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that affects the bones and soft tissues. Upon learning about the 3D telemedicine trial, his doctor enrolled him in the programme, sparing him the additional costs and strain of long-distance travel. “This time, I simply had to sit in a van and introduce myself and my condition to not just one doctor, but several. I was able to answer all their questions, and I am hopeful they will discuss my case and find a cure for me,” Opoku said. “I already feel better and optimistic.”One of the main challenges facing the project is the lack of stable internet connectivity, a common issue in Africa’s remote regions. At the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, the technology is benefiting patients in need of plastic surgery. Due to a shortage of plastic surgeons, patients often have to consult with different doctors during each visit. Dr Kwame Darko, a consultant plastic surgeon at the hospital and one of the project’s principal investigators, stated that 3D telemedicine could enable patients to be examined by multiple doctors in a single session. Dr Ahensan Dasebre, chief resident doctor at the National Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre at Korle-Bu, who is not involved in the project, believes that 3D technology has the potential to make a significant impact if adopted widely in Ghana and beyond. Elon Musk transfers ownership of X to his AI company, xAI, in a $33 billion all-stock transaction “We are already facing a shortage of doctors to adequately care for the population,” he said. “If someone is in a remote area without access to specialised services but requires them, the referring doctor could use this telemedicine system to ensure the patient receives the best possible care.”

The Chinese tech company ZTE is renowned for manufacturing high-end smartphones. Its Nubia REDMAGIC series is a special smartphone lineup that offers a beyond-class gaming experience. Further extending that lineup, ZTE launched the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Special Edition in selected countries on Feb. 20, 2025. Here is an in-depth review of the Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga limited edition, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses against its competitors. Key Features of Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Limited Edition . Competition The gaming smartphone market is limited to a few special lineups: REDMAGIC from Nubia, ROG from Asus, and a few flagships from reputed brands. The race among game-niched smartphones always ends with REDMAGIC and ROG phones at the top of the rank. Following the same track, the REDMAGIC 10 Pro Golden Saga comes as a strong contender to Asus’s latest gaming powerhouse, the ROG Phone 9 Pro. If compared with its predecessors, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga sustains all the features and measurements of the REDMAGIC 10 Pro Plus except the exclusive usage of gold, silver, and sapphire and enhanced performance. Read more: realme P3 5G Review: Is it a value-for-money smartphone Design The REDMAGIC 10 Pro Golden Saga looks almost the same as the base REDMAGIC 10 Pro Plus, except it features a unique set of materials and a design with golden and silver accents. A range of luxurious and heavy-duty materials, such as gold, silver, graphene, sapphire, and carbon fibre, optimises the phone and its integrated panels to become more thermally efficient. The REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition measures 163.42 mm by 76.14 mm by 8.9 mm, keeping the same dimensions as its inspiration, the REDMAGIC 10 Pro Plus. The phone weighs 243g, much heavier than the 10 Pro Plus, even after using lightweight carbon fibre materials to cover the battery. Its primary competitor, the Asus ROG 9 Pro Plus, comes in a similar shape and size but weighs less due to its smaller power cell. The REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition has a metal mainframe covered with glass on the front and rear. The back panel is made of carbon fibre to manage the battery-generated heat more efficiently. Above the battery, users will find a silver-plated air duct that glints under the light, reflecting a soft aura around it. Above it is the primary camera panel, which features two circular lenses and a flash LED. Read more: Home Safety Digital Lockers and Vaults: Popular Models with Price Ranges in Bangladesh By design, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga offers a more tactical look compared to the Asus ROG 9 Pro Plus’s sporty aesthetics. Display A 6.85-inch AMOLED display renders vivid and crisp visuals, thanks to its 1216 x 2688 pixels resolution and 431 ppi pixel density. The display keeps its bezels and chins super narrow and maintains a 91.4% screen-to-body ratio, offering an immersive visual experience. To smoothen gaming control and ensure satisfaction, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga sophisticates its touch responsiveness, bolstered by a 144Hz refresh rate. Even under direct sunlight, users will get sharp visuals, as the phone offers a peak brightness of 2000 nits. By design and arrangement, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition’s screen is yet one of the best gaming displays in the market, beating the Asus ROG 9 Pro’s display that features lower resolutions and pixel density.  Read more: Samsung Galaxy F15 5G Review: Decent budget-friendly smartphone with large battery Hardware and Software The REDMAGIC 10 Pro Golden Saga boasts the top-of-the-line 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite primary chipset. For graphical processing, the phone uses an Adreno 830 GPU. This pair is currently the most powerful chipset duo in the market, and every powerful Qualcomm-based device runs on them, which is true for the Asus ROG 9 Pro, too. Apart from the cutting-edge chipsets, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition introduces several features to manifest better gaming performance. One such feature is its 99.9% pure gold-plated vapour chamber. Lying beneath the battery, for the first time in a smartphone’s history, the vapour chamber of the REDMAGIC Golden Saga uses gold plating to speed up the cooling procedure. In addition, the phone provides a version 5 cooler for players who are not satisfied with the built-in cooling system. Navigating throughout the phone is streamlined with the REDMAGIC OS 10, ZTE’s customized operating system based on Android 15. Users will get 2 operating system updates and one major Android update in the phone’s lifetime. The phone is available in a single variant that offers 24GB of RAM and 1TB of unextendable storage. Read more: Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Know the pros and cons Cameras Smartphones with a gaming-specialised design tend to be indifferent to photography. The REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition also joins the league, providing a triple-lense primary module that comprises a 50MP wide, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition’s price, other flagships from Samsung and OnePlus provide more powerful lenses. However, the Asus ROG 9 Pro, being another game-focused smartphone, offers a 50MP wide, a 32MP ultrawide, and a 13MP depth shooter. On the front, the REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition uses a 16MP selfie lens to assist with video calling and below-average photoshoots. The ROG 9 Pro does a better job with its 32MP selfie camera in capturing acceptable portraits. Read more: Honor X9c Review: What’s special about this midrange smartphone Battery and Charger The REDMAGIC Golden Saga Edition boasts a mega 7050mAh battery to provide extended gaming sessions. Even when the phone runs low on battery, a quick 100W charger refills it within a couple of hours. No other gaming phone in the market has such a powerful battery and a fast charger. The closest competitor, the ROG 9 Pro, offers a 5600mAh battery and a 65W charger.  Pros and Cons of the REDMAGIC 10 Pro Golden Saga Limited Edition . Pros - Luxurious design with gold, silver, sapphire, and carbon fibre- High-performance Snapdragon 8 Elite and Adreno 830 GPU- 6.85-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and 2000 nits peak brightness- 99.9% pure gold-plated vapour chamber- Silver-plated air duct- Large 7050mAh battery for extended gaming sessions- 100W fast charging for quick battery refill- REDMAGIC OS 10 with smooth navigation and gaming optimizations. Read more: OPPO A5 Pro 4G Review: Can it fulfil the expectations? Cons - Heavy at 243g, making prolonged use less comfortable- Expensive due to premium materials without significant functional gains- Limited camera performance compared to gaming flagships- Only one major Android update and two OS updates- Competitor Asus ROG 9 Pro offers a better selfie camera and lower weight Price of the Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Limited Edition The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Special Edition is priced at USD 1499 or BDT 1,82,551 (USD 1 = BDT 121.78). Conclusion The ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro Golden Saga Limited Edition is not just a luxury gaming smartphone; it’s a collector’s piece. There are only 500 units of the phone available globally for extreme gaming enthusiasts. The Gold and Silver-coated cooling modules, unscratchable Sapphire glass protector, carbon-fibre battery cover, most powerful Qualcomm 8 Elite CPU and Adreno 830 GPU, elegant 144Hz refresh rate, and vivacious AMOLED display with 2000 nits brightness and high resolution make the phone an ultimate gaming device. If you are someone who has a fair amount to invest in a gaming smartphone and can overlook photography can collect your Golden Saga Edition without any hesitation.  Read more:  Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 Review: Pros, Cons and Price in Bangladesh

Elon Musk has transferred ownership of the social media platform X to his artificial intelligence company, xAI, in an all-stock deal valued at $33 billion, he announced on Friday. Since both companies are privately owned, they are not obligated to disclose their financial details publicly. In a post on X, Musk stated that the deal aims to “unlock immense potential” by integrating xAI’s advanced AI capabilities with X’s vast user base. He revealed that xAI is now valued at $80 billion, while X is worth $33 billion. Musk, who also leads Tesla and SpaceX and advises former U.S. President Donald Trump, originally purchased the platform—then known as Twitter—for $44 billion in 2022. Following the acquisition, he significantly reduced its workforce, altered content moderation policies, and rebranded it as X. realme P3 5G Review: Is it a value-for-money smartphone He established xAI a year later. “The futures of xAI and X are deeply connected. Today, we formally take the step of integrating data, models, computing power, distribution, and talent,” Musk wrote on X. “This merger will unlock significant opportunities by combining xAI’s expertise in artificial intelligence with X’s extensive reach. The unified company will create smarter, more impactful experiences for billions while remaining committed to the pursuit of truth and the advancement of knowledge.” It remains uncertain whether this shift will bring noticeable changes for X users, as xAI already leverages X’s data for training its AI models. Additionally, X’s paying subscribers currently have access to xAI’s chatbot, Grok.        

A company that specializes in early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of fires. The Silvaguard drone by Dryard Networks was presented Thursday in Eberswalde outside of Berlin as wildfires driven by extreme heat and climate change are becoming a more common, often deadly phenomenon around the globe. The drone will deliver infrared images, among other things, and works in combination with a fire detection system that the company developed earlier and that's already being used in several countries. The fire detection system, called Silvanet, is designed to detect wildfires at the smoldering stage using solar-powered gas sensors connected via a wireless network. Each gas sensor can protect an area the size of a football field and be attached to a tree. The plan is that once Silvanet detects a fire, it will trigger a nearby Silvaguard drone to fly to the location and provide detailed images. ChatGPT’s viral Ghibli-Style images raise AI copyright concerns “Today we saw a combination of Silvanet — the solar powered gas sensors that detected the fire within minutes — with Silvaguard, the first prototype of an autonomous, an AI enabled drone that we dispatched in response to a fire," said Carsten Brinkschulte, the CEO and co-founder, Dryad Networks. The drone “flew autonomously to the location of the sensor, detecting the fire, and delivered overhead infrared and optical video from the point of fire,” he said of the newly developed drone. The company is still waiting to get the go-ahead for the commercial use of Silvaguard drone from authorities. The information about the fire, including geographic coordinates, video and infrared images, will then be sent to the firefighters who will then know where the fire is spreading and how big it is, which will help them know how many firefighters need to be deployed. “When it comes to wildfires, time is of the essence, you cannot be fast enough," Brinkschulte said.

Fans of Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio behind classics like Spirited Away, were thrilled this week when a new version of ChatGPT allowed them to transform popular memes and personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki. However, the trend has also sparked ethical concerns over artificial intelligence tools trained on copyrighted creative works, raising questions about the future of human artists. Miyazaki, 84, known for his hand-drawn animation and whimsical storytelling, has previously expressed skepticism about AI's role in animation. Janu Lingeswaran, an entrepreneur from Germany, was among the many users experimenting with the tool. He uploaded a photo of his 3-year-old ragdoll cat, Mali, and asked ChatGPT to convert it into the Ghibli style. The result, he said, was stunning. “I really fell in love with the result,” said Lingeswaran. “We're thinking of printing it out and hanging it on the wall.” Similar AI-generated Ghibli-style images have surfaced online, including an anime version of Turkish pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec at the 2024 Olympics and a reimagining of the famous Disaster Girl meme. OpenAI Encourages ‘Ghiblification’ Amid Copyright ConcernsChatGPT creator OpenAI, which is already facing multiple copyright lawsuits over its AI models, has encouraged these “Ghiblification” experiments. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman even changed his social media profile picture to a Ghibli-style AI image. In a technical paper released Tuesday, OpenAI stated that its new image generation tool takes a “conservative approach” when mimicking the styles of individual artists. How DeepSeek stacks up against ChatGPT and Gemini “We added a refusal which triggers when a user attempts to generate an image in the style of a living artist,” the company said. However, it defended the broader use of studio aesthetics, calling the results “truly delightful and inspired original fan creations.” Studio Ghibli has yet to comment on the trend. The Japanese studio and its North American distributor did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Miyazaki’s Past Criticism of AI ResurfacesAs Ghibli-style AI images spread across social media, past comments from Miyazaki about AI-generated animation have resurfaced. In a 2016 documentary, Miyazaki was shown an AI demo featuring a grotesque, writhing body dragging itself forward. The presenter suggested that AI could create “movements that humans can’t imagine,” which could be useful for horror animations like zombies. Miyazaki, visibly disturbed, responded by sharing a story about a disabled friend who struggles with simple movements. “Thinking of him, I can’t watch this stuff and find it interesting,” he said. “Whoever creates this has no idea what pain is.” He strongly rejected the idea of incorporating AI into his work, saying, “This is an insult to life itself.” Legal Questions Over AI Training on Ghibli’s WorkThe viral Ghibli-style images have reignited concerns over AI’s use of copyrighted material. Josh Weigensberg, a partner at the law firm Pryor Cashman, said the key legal question is whether OpenAI trained its model on Studio Ghibli’s work without permission. “Do they have a license or permission to do that training or not?” he asked. OpenAI did not respond to a request for comment on this issue. Weigensberg noted that while artistic “style” is generally not copyrightable, AI-generated images could still infringe on specific, identifiable elements of Ghibli’s work. ChatGPT faces second outage in December “You could freeze a frame from Howl’s Moving Castle or Spirited Away and compare it to an AI-generated image to see if there are identical or substantially similar elements,” he explained. Artist Karla Ortiz, who is suing AI companies for copyright infringement, called the trend “another clear example of how companies like OpenAI just do not care about artists’ work and livelihoods.” “They are using Ghibli’s branding, their name, their work, their reputation, to promote OpenAI’s products,” she said. “It’s an insult. It’s exploitation.” Political Controversy Over AI-Generated Ghibli ArtThe controversy took a political turn on Thursday when the White House posted a Ghibli-style AI image on its official X account. The image depicted a weeping woman from the Dominican Republic who was recently arrested by U.S. immigration agents. Ortiz condemned the post, calling it an example of AI being used to exploit and distort real-life struggles. “To see something as brilliant as Miyazaki’s work butchered to generate something so foul,” she wrote on social media, adding that she hoped Studio Ghibli would take legal action against OpenAI. Source: With input from agency 

A federal judge has ruled that The New York Times and other newspapers can proceed with a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots. U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein of New York on Wednesday dismissed some of the claims made by media organizations but allowed the bulk of the case to continue, possibly to a jury trial. “We appreciate Judge Stein’s careful consideration of these issues," New York Times attorney Ian Crosby said in a statement. “As the order indicates, all of our copyright claims will continue against Microsoft and Open AI for their widespread theft of millions of The Times’s works, and we look forward to continuing to pursue them.” The judge's ruling also pleased Frank Pine, executive editor of MediaNews Group and Tribune Publishing, owners of some of the newspapers that are part of a consolidated lawsuit in a Manhattan court. European startup scrubs first test flight of Orbital Rocket “The claims the court has dismissed do not undermine the main thrust of our case, which is that these companies have stolen our work and violated our copyright in a way that fundamentally damages our business,” Pine said a statement. Stein didn't explain the reasons for his ruling, saying that would come “expeditiously.” OpenAI said in a statement it welcomed “the court’s dismissal of many of these claims and look forward to making it clear that we build our AI models using publicly available data, in a manner grounded in fair use, and supportive of innovation.” Microsoft declined to comment. The Times has said OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft have threatened its livelihood by effectively stealing billions of dollars worth of work by its journalists, in some cases spitting out Times’ material verbatim to people who seek answers from generative artificial intelligence like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.