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Anthropic's AI Training on Books Is Fair Use, Judge Rules. Authors Are More Worried Than Ever

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-22 01:00:03

Claude maker Anthropic's use of copyright-protected books in its AI training process was "exceedingly transformative" and fair use, US senior district judge William Alsup ruled on Monday. It's the first time a judge has decided in favor of an AI company on the issue of fair use, in a significant win for generative AI companies and a blow for creators. Two days later, Meta won part of its fair use case. Fair use is a doctrine that's part of US copyright law. It's a four-part test that, when the

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Facebook is starting to feed its AI with private, unpublished photos

news.ycombinator.com Tina Nguyen 2025-08-22 05:08:28

is a senior reporter for The Verge, covering the Trump administration, Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government, and the tech industry’s embrace of the MAGA movement. For years, Meta trained its AI programs using the billions of public images uploaded by users onto Facebook and Instagram’s servers. Now, it’s also hoping to access the billions of images that users haven’t uploaded to those servers. Meta tells The Verge that it’s not currently training its AI models on those photos, but it

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Facebook is starting to feed its AI with private, unpublished photos

theverge.com Tina Nguyen 2025-08-22 09:30:00

is a senior reporter for The Verge, covering the Trump administration, Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government, and the tech industry’s embrace of the MAGA movement. For years, Meta’s trained its AI programs using the billions of public images uploaded by users onto Facebook and Instagram’s servers. But apparently, Meta has decided to try training its AI on the billions of images that users haven’t uploaded to those servers. On Friday, TechCrunch reported that Facebook users trying to p

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Here’s why M4 MacBook Pro is one of the best upgrades you can make right now

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-08-22 17:57:45

Last October, Apple announced the M4 MacBook Pro. On the surface, it looks like yet another MacBook Pro spec bump. However, there are a number of key features that make it worth upgrading to, even if you already have an older 14″ MacBook Pro. Why M4? There’s recently been a pretty big flip in MacBook Pro pricing, which gradually took place over the past year or so: First, Apple introduced a new entry-level MacBook Pro at $1599 in 2023 with baseline M3 Then, it upped the base memory to 16GB a

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MacBook Air Diary: iPadOS improvements haven’t tempted me back

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-08-22 22:18:00

I wrote a year ago that I hardly use an iPad any more. With one small exception, that remains the case – but iPadOS 26 did have me revisit the question. That’s because this transforms the device so much that, for the first time, I considered it impossible to argue that the iPad isn’t now a (proper) computer … Why I (almost) stopped using my iPads I said there were five reasons, four of which were that Apple Silicon MacBooks effectively closed the gap between the two device types, and for me t

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Apple’s M5 chip launches this fall, and these new products get it first

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-23 09:42:38

Earlier this year after the M4 MacBook Air’s arrival, Apple successfully transitioned all of its most popular M-series products to the latest generation chip. But a new M5 chip is right around the corner, expected to launch this fall in two new products first. Here’s what’s coming. M5 is coming to the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro this fall Apple’s M4 was the first M-series chip to debut on the iPad before the Mac. The M4 iPad Pro launched in May 2024, and it was a long six months later before the

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Another Almost-Free Chromebook Deal Just Dropped at Best Buy, This Time on One of HP’s Best Models

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2025-08-23 21:40:50

Chromebooks have been flying off the shelves at Best Buy like crazy lately, and with deals like this, it’s easy to see why. This latest blockbuster deal is on the HP 15.6-inch Chromebook, a super-fast laptop stuffed full of features that will make it your everyday laptop for work, play, and streaming, and for just $199. It’s normally a $449 device, but Best Buy’s cleaning them out with this huge $250 sale (56% off), and they’re going to go fast. Chromebooks are known for their speed, reliabilit

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Judge rejects Meta's claim that torrenting is “irrelevant” in AI copyright case

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-24 10:55:52

Now that Meta has largely beaten an AI training copyright lawsuit raised by 13 book authors—including comedian Sarah Silverman and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz—the only matter left to settle in that case is whether Meta violated copyright laws by torrenting books used to train Llama models. In an order that partly grants Meta's motion for summary judgment, judge Vince Chhabria confirmed that Meta and the authors would meet on July 11 to "discuss how to proceed on the plaintiffs’ sep

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Apple 13.3-Inch MacBook Air Is Going for Peanuts Thanks to 79% Off on a Grade-A Refurbished Deal

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-08-25 01:10:01

Are you a creative sort who’d love to get an Apple MacBook Air but always wince when they see the price of it? You’re not alone. It’s no secret that Apple makes truly exceptional products when it comes to phones, smartwatches, and laptops. However, it’s also no secret that these devices often come with an incredibly hefty price tag, and frankly, not everybody can afford them. Thankfully, sales exist, and more thankfully, so do really well refurbished options. See at StackSocial In fact, today

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Judge: Pirate libraries may have profited from Meta torrenting 80TB of books

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-25 00:46:52

Now that Meta has largely beaten an AI training copyright lawsuit raised by 13 book authors—including comedian Sarah Silverman and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz—the only matter left to settle in that case is whether Meta violated copyright laws by torrenting books used to train Llama models. In an order that partly grants Meta's motion for summary judgment, judge Vince Chhabria confirmed that Meta and the authors would meet on July 11 to "discuss how to proceed on the plaintiffs’ sep

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Judge rejects Meta’s claim that torrenting is “irrelevant” in AI copyright case

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-25 05:46:52

Now that Meta has largely beaten an AI training copyright lawsuit raised by 13 book authors—including comedian Sarah Silverman and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz—the only matter left to settle in that case is whether Meta violated copyright laws by torrenting books used to train Llama models. In an order that partly grants Meta's motion for summary judgment, judge Vince Chhabria confirmed that Meta and the authors would meet on July 11 to "discuss how to proceed on the plaintiffs’ sep

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Best Buy Offers Acer 11.6″ Chromebook for Less Than AirPods Pro to Compete With Early Prime Day Deals

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-25 21:10:55

In search of a new laptop? If you’re primary need for a computer is basic web browsing, email drafting, word processing, and YouTube video-watching, then you really don’t need to shell out for anything crazy expensive. A Chromebook is kind of the perfect tool for these use cases plus they’re super great for travel. Acer has its Chromebook on sale over at Best Buy. Right now, it’s been shaved down by nearly 45%. That brings the price from its usual $229 to just $129. You can save a cool $100 for

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The Social Network Part 2 in development, trades startup drama for whistleblowers and algorithmic chaos

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2025-08-25 23:19:00

Something to look forward to: One of the best movies ever made about the tech industry, The Social Network, is getting a quasi-sequel. The story of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg will continue with original writer Aaron Sorkin returning. He will also be taking David Fincher's place behind the camera this time around. 2010's The Social Network, an adaptation of Ben Mezrich's book The Accidental Billionaires, follows the story of Facebook and creator Mark Zuckerberg's early days. It was nominated f

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Anthropic destroyed millions of physical books to train its AI, court documents reveal

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-08-26 01:51:00

WTF?! Generative AI has already faced sharp criticism for its well-known issues with reliability, its massive energy consumption, and the unauthorized use of copyrighted material. Now, a recent court case reveals that training these AI models has also involved the large-scale destruction of physical books. Buried in the details of a recent split ruling against Anthropic is a surprising revelation: the generative AI company destroyed millions of physical books by cutting off their bindings and d

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Brad Feld on ‘Give First’ and the art of mentorship (at any age)

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2025-08-25 09:31:20

Brad Feld has spent decades operating by a simple principle: Give without expecting anything in return. This philosophy goes beyond traditional pay-it-forward thinking, he says. It’s about helping others, knowing only that meaningful connections and opportunities will emerge organically over time if you do. The entrepreneur and VC, who began angel investing in the 1990s, rose to prominence through his candid blog “Feld Thoughts,” which pulled back the curtain on the then-secretive venture indus

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Meta admits wrongly suspending Facebook Groups but denies wider problem

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-08-26 09:24:59

Meta admits wrongly suspending Facebook Groups but denies wider problem 36 minutes ago Share Save Graham Fraser and Imran Rahman-Jones Technology reporters Share Save Getty Images Meta says it is "fixing" a problem which has led to Facebook Groups being wrongly suspended - but denied there is a wider problem with its platforms. In online forums, Group administrators say they have received automated messages stating, incorrectly, that they had violated policies so their Groups had been deleted

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The Social Network Part II Is Coming and Aaron Sorkin Is Taking on a New Role

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-08-26 09:10:18

It’s been 15 years since The Social Network hit theaters, giving moviegoers an iconic look at the shady history of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. And after years of rumors about a sequel, it sounds like Part 2 is finally happening. Aaron Sorkin, the writer of The Social Network, is set to both write and direct The Social Network Part II, according to a new report from Deadline. The original movie was directed by David Fincher, known for movies like Fight Club (1999), Gone Girl (2014), and The Gi

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Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect it from the dead with fresh ebooks

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2025-08-26 13:53:00

Amazon / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Early 2025 was a tough time for Kindle fans. Also: The best Kindles of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed On Feb. 26, 2025, Amazon disabled the ability to download Kindle book files to your computer. While Kindle books will no longer be available for your old devices after next week, you can upload EPUB (with a workaround) and mobi files. Here's how to do that. Of course, it all starts with a story As a tech professional, there are many things I know beca

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The best MacBook for 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-26 20:01:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . As expected, Apple didn’t reveal any new hardware during WWDC this year. The event is typically reserved for announcing software and services upgrades, so we're not surprised. That means our recommendations for the best MacBooks remain the M4 MacBook Air for most people, the M4 MacBook

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This HP EliteBook has almost everything I want in a work laptop - and it's now on sale

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-26 23:30:17

ZDNET's key takeaways HP's 14-inch EliteBook X G1a features AMD's latest Ryzen AI Pro chip, starting at $2,099. It's a powerful enterprise laptop with lots of I/O, a sleek form factor, and comfortable keyboard. It's expensive, and can run warm under a heavy workload. View now at B&H Photo Video View now at HP more buying choices Multiple HP EliteBook X G1a configurations are on sale. The base model now retails for $1,599. HP rebranded its laptop lineup last year, renaming its high-performanc

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Brad Feld on “Give First” and the art of mentorship (at any age)

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2025-08-27 01:31:20

Brad Feld has spent decades operating by a simple principle: give without expecting anything in return. This philosophy goes beyond traditional pay-it-forward thinking, he says. It’s about helping others, knowing only that meaningful connections and opportunities will emerge organically over time if you do. The entrepreneur and VC, who began angel investing in the 1990s, rose to prominence through his candid blog “Feld Thoughts,” which pulled back the curtain on the then-secretive venture indus

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Aaron Sorkin is making a second 'Social Network' movie

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-27 05:15:55

We're getting yet another Hollywood sequel. Deadline reports that Aaron Sorkin will be directing The Social Network II, a follow-up to the film that chronicled the development of Facebook and the ensuing lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg. The next movie will take its inspiration from a 2021 investigation by The Wall Street Journal into the harms caused by Facebook and the company's failure to address those problems. Sorkin has a long career as a writer, including the screenplay for The Social Net

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The 4 Best MacBooks You Can Buy Right Now (June 2025)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-26 23:23:00

The first fork in the road you'll come to when shopping for a MacBook is whether to follow the Air path or head down the Pro road. For people who are looking for an everyday home laptop or a work laptop for running basic office apps, a MacBook Air will suffice. An Air is also a better pick for students on tight budgets. For creative types who need the added processing and graphics muscle of Apple's new M4 Pro and Max chips, a MacBook Pro is worth the added cost. To help you find the right MacBoo

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Amazon Sells the 2025 MacBook Air Without a Profit Margin, Now Much Cheaper Than on Apple’s Official Site

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-27 13:51:52

Apple stands out as one of the most premium brands, regularly launching updated versions of its popular MacBook Air. To protect its image, Apple almost never cuts prices on new models—especially right after release. However, Amazon occasionally offers major deals on Apple products, and these are worth watching for. This year, the brand-new MacBook Air 2025 with the powerful M4 chip and 256GB storage has hit an all-time low price. By combining an instant discount with a $49 coupon, the price dro

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Anthropic destroyed millions of print books to build its AI models

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-27 13:00:03

On Monday, court documents revealed that AI company Anthropic spent millions of dollars physically scanning print books to build Claude, an AI assistant similar to ChatGPT. In the process, the company cut millions of print books from their bindings, scanned them into digital files, and threw away the originals solely for the purpose of training AI—details buried in a copyright ruling on fair use whose broader fair use implications we reported yesterday. The 32-page legal decision tells the stor

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Aaron Sorkin is making a sequel to The Social Network

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2025-08-27 13:53:13

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. The Social Network is finally getting a sequel courtesy of Sony. Deadline reports that Sony is moving forward with The Social Network Part II, a “follow-up” to David Fincher’s 2010 feature about how TheFacebook went on to become one of the most singularly influential websites in internet history and made Mark Zuckerberg a billionaire

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Best Buy Slashes HP 14-Inch Chromebook by Nearly 60% to Rival Amazon Early Prime Day Deals

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-08-28 09:40:57

In search of a new laptop? If you’re primary need for a computer is basic web browsing, email drafting, word processing, and YouTube video-watching, then you really don’t need to shell out for anything crazy expensive. A Chromebook is kind of the perfect tool for these use cases plus they’re super great for travel. HP has its 14-inch Chromebook on sale over at Best Buy. Right now, it’s been shaved down about 60%. That brings the price from its usual $329 to just $139. You can save a staggering $

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Apple MacBook Air M4 deals: Both the 13-inch and 15-inch models are on sale!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-28 16:42:19

MacBooks used to be known as overpriced, but things have changed since the release of Apple’s M-series chips. Apple laptops, while not exactly cheap, are now closer to high-end laptops. As such, their price is now considered an excellent deal for what you get, especially if you can find them on sale, such as today. Buy the Apple MacBook Air M4 13-Inch for just $849.99 ($149.01 off) Buy the Apple MacBook Air M4 15-Inch for just $1,049 ($150 off) These offers are available from Amazon, but they a

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‘Witcher’ Author Understands Why George R.R. Martin Is Taking So Long on ‘Winds of Winter’

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-08-29 13:15:14

It’s been over a decade since the last Witcher book was released—2013’s Season of Storms, which got an English translation in 2018—but there’s a new title coming very soon from Andrzej Sapkowski: September’s Crossroads of Ravens. In between books, Netflix launched its hit Witcher series, which still has a fourth and fifth season yet to share. That puts Sapkowski on a different sort of timeline from another author whose fans have been waiting awhile for a new book to arrive in his adapted-for-TV

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Facebook Group admins complain of mass bans — Meta says it’s fixing the problem

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-08-29 16:36:33

After a wave of mass bans affecting Instagram and Facebook users alike, Meta users are now complaining that Facebook Groups are also being impacted by mass suspensions. According to individual complaints and organized efforts on sites like Reddit to share information, the bans have affected thousands of groups both in the U.S. and abroad and have spanned various categories. When reached for comment, Meta spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed the company was aware of the issue and working to correct

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Anthropic's AI Training on Books Is Fair Use, Judge Rules. Authors Are More Worried Than Ever

Facebook is starting to feed its AI with private, unpublished photos

Facebook is starting to feed its AI with private, unpublished photos

Here’s why M4 MacBook Pro is one of the best upgrades you can make right now

MacBook Air Diary: iPadOS improvements haven’t tempted me back

Apple’s M5 chip launches this fall, and these new products get it first

Another Almost-Free Chromebook Deal Just Dropped at Best Buy, This Time on One of HP’s Best Models

Judge rejects Meta's claim that torrenting is “irrelevant” in AI copyright case

Apple 13.3-Inch MacBook Air Is Going for Peanuts Thanks to 79% Off on a Grade-A Refurbished Deal

Judge: Pirate libraries may have profited from Meta torrenting 80TB of books

Judge rejects Meta’s claim that torrenting is “irrelevant” in AI copyright case

Best Buy Offers Acer 11.6″ Chromebook for Less Than AirPods Pro to Compete With Early Prime Day Deals

The Social Network Part 2 in development, trades startup drama for whistleblowers and algorithmic chaos

Anthropic destroyed millions of physical books to train its AI, court documents reveal

Brad Feld on ‘Give First’ and the art of mentorship (at any age)

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Apple MacBook Air M4 deals: Both the 13-inch and 15-inch models are on sale!

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