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🤖 Apple explores humanoid and non-humanoid robots

⚖️ Thomson Reuters wins first major AI copyright case

🎥 Adobe just launched its AI video generator

🚫 Shopify removes Kanye's site for selling offensive merch

🍎 Apple launches comprehensive health study using its devices

🪖 Anduril acquires Microsoft's headset project for US Army worth $22B

🎁 + 10 other news you might like

🔮 + 4 handpicked research papers and tools

🤖 Apple explores humanoid and non-humanoid robots LINK

Apple is in the early stages of exploring humanoid and non-humanoid robots for smart home devices, as confirmed by insider Ming-Chi Kuo.

The company prioritizes how users perceive robots over their physical form, focusing on sensing technology rather than humanoid designs according to supply chain insights.

Apple may not release its first robotic device before 2028, with the company being unusually open about its research to attract talent during the proof-of-concept stage.

⚖️ Thomson Reuters wins first major AI copyright case LINK

A Delaware judge ruled in favor of Thomson Reuters in a groundbreaking AI copyright case against Ross Intelligence, marking a pivotal moment in the legal debate over AI and copyrighted data.

The court found Ross Intelligence's use of Thomson Reuters' Westlaw materials to develop a competing platform was not protected under fair use, highlighting the commercial nature of the AI firm's actions.

This decision could significantly impact the AI industry, potentially affecting the fair use defenses of major tech firms like OpenAI and Microsoft, who are involved in similar copyright litigations.

🎥 Adobe just launched its AI video generator LINK

Adobe has launched its AI video generator, Generate Video, in public beta, allowing users to create videos using text and image prompts through the redesigned Firefly web app.

The Generate Video tool outputs footage at 1080p resolution and includes features for refining video styles, but currently limits clips to a maximum of five seconds, unlike competitors offering longer durations.

The updated Firefly platform integrates with Adobe's Creative Cloud apps, supports commercial use due to its training on licensed content, and offers subscription plans with credits for generating videos and images.

🚫 Shopify removes Kanye's site for selling offensive merch LINK

Shopify shut down Kanye West's Yeezy store after it listed shirts with swastikas for sale, following an advertisement during the Super Bowl.

The store, previously known for selling sneakers and t-shirts, featured a $20 shirt with a swastika, which the Anti-Defamation League notes uses coded language linked to hate speech.

Shopify stated the store was removed for not engaging in genuine commerce practices and violating terms, not solely for listing the offensive item.

🍎 Apple launches comprehensive health study using its devices LINK

Apple has launched the Apple Health Study, which collects data from iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods to explore new connections in physical and mental health.

The research, conducted with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, will involve users contributing data and survey responses on various health topics over an initial five-year period.

The broad scope of the study, with potentially hundreds of thousands of participants, aims to accelerate health discoveries and address gaps that traditional research with smaller samples might miss.

🪖 Anduril acquires Microsoft's headset project for US Army worth $22B LINK

Anduril Industries, led by Palmer Luckey, will acquire Microsoft's augmented reality headset program for the U.S. Army, a project valued at nearly $22 billion.

The deal, pending Department of Defense approval, will have Anduril manage the production and development of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, while Microsoft continues to provide cloud and AI services.

Anduril's acquisition comes as the company is reportedly seeking to raise $2.5 billion in funding, aiming for a $28 billion valuation, and planning significant investments in manufacturing.

Other news you might like

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• Amazon tests sending customers directly to brands’ websites when it doesn’t stock their products LINK

• Apple renames Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America on maps LINK

• New hack uses prompt injection to corrupt Gemini’s long-term memory LINK

• Perplexity tried to sponsor an F1 team — but got blocked by a bigger tech company LINK

• Google Chrome may soon use “AI” to replace compromised passwords LINK

• Apple now lets users migrate their purchases between Apple Accounts LINK

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