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Europe Reconsiders Copyright for AI Training, Citing 1710 Statute of Anne
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Europe Reconsiders Copyright for AI Training, Citing 1710 Statute of Anne

Europe is considering using ideas from the 1710 Statute of Anne for AI training, which would give creators exclusive rights for a short time and then allow free public access. This approach may help Europe stay competitive, but the current EU copyright rules make AI training on data complicated and uncertain. The 2024 AI Act keeps some opt-outs for rightsholders and adds more transparency rules, but challenges remain, like different national laws and unclear access. Supporters suggest a fixed-term model might increase available data for AI over time, yet no new law has been proposed yet, and future rules remain uncertain.

AI Fakery Becomes Top Boardroom Crisis for 2026
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AI Fakery Becomes Top Boardroom Crisis for 2026

AI fakery may become the top crisis for companies by 2026, as fake videos and images spread faster than real news. Boards now worry about synthetic clips of executives making false statements, which might cause people to doubt everything they see. Experts suggest organizations need to prove their content is real before people start to distrust all media. New strategies include using digital tags to show authenticity, checking images before sharing, and responding quickly to possible deepfakes. Legal and PR teams may need to work closer together because slow or uncoordinated responses could let false stories become permanent online.

Media Hits Saturation: Time Spent Stagnates, AI Cuts Creation Costs
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Media Hits Saturation: Time Spent Stagnates, AI Cuts Creation Costs

Media time spent by people appears to have reached a limit, with only small increases in recent years. Doug Shapiro suggests that while content is becoming easier and cheaper to create through digital tools and AI, people's attention is spread thin and trust is now scarce. Companies may need to focus more on building trust, data, and real community, rather than just reaching more people. There also appears to be a shift in what people value, with authenticity and emotional connection seeming more important than high production quality. Experts warn that it might take years for new ways to make money off engagement to make up for falling ad revenue, as total time spent with media is not growing much.

Amazon Updates AI Content Policy Amid Flood of AI-Written Books
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Amazon Updates AI Content Policy Amid Flood of AI-Written Books

Amazon's Kindle marketplace is seeing a flood of AI-written biographies, which may make it hard for human authors to stand out. Amazon asks publishers to disclose AI-generated content, but buyers do not see this information, and undisclosed AI books might be removed. Researchers suggest that most new Kindle books now use some automation, and this surge appears to push human-written books lower in search results. Some legal uncertainty remains, as AI books are not protected by copyright, but creators may still face legal risks if their work closely copies others. Independent authors are trying new strategies, like focusing on unique topics and building direct connections with readers, to stand out from the automated books.

Cursor Realigns Product, Org for SpaceX's $60B Acquisition
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Cursor Realigns Product, Org for SpaceX's $60B Acquisition

Cursor is changing its product plans and company structure as it may soon be bought by SpaceX for $60 billion. Leaders say these changes are to help prepare for more AI use after the deal is done. Cursor is making its product bigger, changing how teams work, and adding stronger rules for handling data. The company is also trying to keep workers informed and reduce worry by sharing updates often. These steps may help Cursor and SpaceX work better together once the deal closes, though some details still appear to be undecided.

Sen. Warren, Rep. Balint Urge DOJ to Block Fox-Roku Merger Over Antitrust
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Sen. Warren, Rep. Balint Urge DOJ to Block Fox-Roku Merger Over Antitrust

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Becca Balint sent a letter to the Department of Justice in July 2026 asking for a careful review of Fox's $22 billion plan to buy Roku. They are worried the merger might reduce choices for consumers and could make Roku favor Fox content over others. The lawmakers suggest the merger could make it harder for rival companies and may lead to some free streaming services becoming paid. There is no decision yet from the DOJ, and possible outcomes include approving, changing, or blocking the deal. The situation is still developing and the current contracts between Fox and Roku remain the same for now.

OpenAI Restores ChatGPT to WhatsApp in Europe, Raises Privacy Concerns
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OpenAI Restores ChatGPT to WhatsApp in Europe, Raises Privacy Concerns

OpenAI has brought ChatGPT back to WhatsApp for users in the European Economic Area as of July 13, 2026, following a Meta antitrust order. This allows people to send texts, images, and voice messages, but some features are missing and usage is limited compared to the main app. There are concerns about privacy, as messages may be used to train OpenAI's models unless users opt out, and deleted chats might still be kept for training. Experts suggest that current data processing measures may not fully meet EU privacy laws, especially for business use. The upcoming EU AI Act might lead to stricter rules and closer checks on how ChatGPT is used in messaging apps.

EU Lawmakers Ban Addictive Social Features for Minors
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EU Lawmakers Ban Addictive Social Features for Minors

EU lawmakers are working on a new law to protect children from addictive social media features. They suggest banning personalized content feeds and making non-personalized feeds the default for minors, along with turning off things like infinite scroll and autoplay videos. The plan may also require age checks and set a minimum digital access age. Researchers say these changes might help reduce mental health risks linked to social media algorithms, but tech companies warn the rules could be costly. The law is not final yet, and it appears that different rules in some countries could make agreement harder.

Fanvue's AI tools double revenue to $200M run rate
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Fanvue's AI tools double revenue to $200M run rate

Fanvue's revenue doubled to a $200 million annual run rate by May 2026, which may be due to many creators using new AI tools. About 72 percent of creators making money on Fanvue now use at least one AI feature, and those who do might earn 3-6 times more than others. AI-generated content already makes up around 15 percent of total revenue, but human creators with outside fame still earn the most. The company's fast growth suggests it may have found a strong way to keep growing, but there are still questions about trust, copyright, and proper labeling of AI content. Fanvue has not set a revenue target for 2027 and says human oversight is still important.

Meta Nears $10 Billion Deal to Lease AI Compute to Anthropic
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Meta Nears $10 Billion Deal to Lease AI Compute to Anthropic

Meta is in early talks to lease some of its AI computing power to Anthropic, in a deal that may be worth up to $10 billion over two years. The agreement could help Anthropic get more GPUs, which it says it needs for its Claude models, while giving Meta extra income. The deal appears to be Meta's possible first move toward acting like a cloud provider, though talks are still in the early stages. Some experts suggest that the deal could affect competition in the market and raise questions among regulators, but nothing has been finalized yet.

Fireworks AI Raises $1.5B Series D for Enterprise Custom AI
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Fireworks AI Raises $1.5B Series D for Enterprise Custom AI

Fireworks AI has raised $1.5 billion in Series D funding, which may value the company at $17.5 billion. The company helps large businesses use and customize AI models with their own data while managing costs. Fireworks reportedly handles over 15 trillion tokens daily for more than 10,000 customers and its revenue may have reached $800 million by May 2026. The company appears to be ahead of some similar firms, but experts suggest it will need to keep its prices and technology competitive as customers may still use other AI providers.

Bad Data Slows AI Agent Rollouts, Causes Millions in eCommerce Losses
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Bad Data Slows AI Agent Rollouts, Causes Millions in eCommerce Losses

Bad data may slow down the rollout of AI agents in eCommerce and cause large financial losses. Experts warn that most data problems come from spreadsheets and missing checks, not from the AI models themselves. Studies suggest that fixing bad data can take up to 60 percent of project time, and errors may lead to lost sales or huge pricing mistakes. Clean data should be complete, consistent, current, and connected, and ongoing human checks and monitoring are needed to catch problems. If data is not cleaned, AI may make costly errors and damage customer trust.

Michaels acquires Party City, Joann assets; expands in-store shops
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Michaels acquires Party City, Joann assets; expands in-store shops

Michaels bought some assets from Party City and Joann after those rivals had financial trouble, and quickly put their brands and products into its own stores. The company added new sections for party supplies and fabric, and shoppers seem to like the hands-on features and lower prices. Early sales numbers suggest this strategy might be working, with slight increases in same-store sales and customer interest. Some experts think Michaels could gain more market share since it now offers several categories under one roof, but it is still unclear how big the long-term impact will be.

Wonder raises $650M Series D at $9B valuation
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Wonder raises $650M Series D at $9B valuation

Wonder, a New York-based food technology company, has raised $650 million in Series D funding at a $9 billion pre-money valuation. The company plans to use the money to expand to about 200 locations, improve technology, and build new delivery systems. Wonder may still lose about $618 million in 2026 and could need more funding before going public, but management suggests they might be profitable by 2030. The company's valuation appears higher than some competitors, though analysts note that the funding round was smaller than originally targeted, which may show increased caution in the food tech market.

Adelaide University Scientists Unveil Laser to Detect Fake Alcohol
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Adelaide University Scientists Unveil Laser to Detect Fake Alcohol

Adelaide University scientists have developed a laser system that may help detect fake or dangerous alcohol by scanning bottles without opening them. The prototype uses a special type of light and machine learning to spot chemicals like methanol at very low levels, even through colored glass. This technology suggests that inspectors could check thousands of bottles quickly, but it is still in the early stages and faces challenges such as variations in glass and the need for more data. Researchers are expanding tests to other drinks, and the system might become a practical safety tool in the future, but more work is needed before it is widely used.