Adobe Under Fire for Alleged AI Copyright Violations Adobe’s aggressive push into AI could be hitting a legal roadblock. The software giant, known for creative tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, is now facing a proposed class-action lawsuit claiming it used copyrighted books to train its AI systems. Authors are arguing that Adobe incorporated their works without permission, raising fresh questions about intellectual property in the AI era. Credit: Jaque Silva/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images This lawsuit highlights growing concerns over how AI models are trained. Many tech companies rely on large datasets, often scraped from publicly available content. For authors, this practice can feel like their creative work is being exploited without recognition or compensation. Lawsuit Details: Author Elizabeth Lyon Takes the Lead The class-action, filed on behalf of Oregon author Elizabeth Lyon, alleges that Adobe used pirated copies of books—including Lyon’s own publications—to train its S…
<strong> Skana Robotics Breaks Underwater Communication Barriers</strong> How do underwater robots communicate without surfacing, risking exposure or failure? That question has long challenged naval forces, researchers, and energy companies. Skana Robotics now claims it has an answer. The Tel Aviv–based startup has developed a new AI-powered system that allows fleets of autonomous underwater vehicles to communicate across long distances while staying submerged. If proven at scale, the technology could reshape underwater defense, infrastructure security, and maritime operations worldwide. Credit: Skana Robotics <strong> Why Underwater Communication Has Always Been So Hard</strong> Underwater communication remains one of the most difficult problems in maritime robotics. Radio signals degrade quickly underwater, forcing most autonomous vessels to surface periodically to transmit data. That workaround creates security risks, especially in defense or sensitive infrastructure monitoring missions. It also breaks mission continuity…
World Super App Debuts as AI Anxiety Grows The World super app is officially live, and it aims to solve a growing internet problem: proving you’re human in an age of AI-generated everything. Launched by Tools for Humanity, the biometric identity startup co-founded by Sam Altman, the updated World app introduces encrypted messaging and expanded crypto payment features. The company describes the release as a major step toward building a privacy-first “proof of human” network. With bots, deepfakes, and synthetic identities flooding online platforms, World says its technology can help restore trust. The new features position the app as more than a wallet or ID tool. Instead, World wants to become an everyday digital hub. That ambition is why executives are now calling it a “super app.” Credit: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images What Is the World Super App and Why It Matters World was founded in 2019 and first launched its consumer app in 2023. From the beginning, its mission has been controversial …
State Attorneys General Warn AI Companies Over ‘Delusional’ Outputs State attorneys general across the U.S. are raising alarm over mental health risks linked to AI chatbots. In a recent letter, officials warned top AI firms—including Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google—to address what they call “delusional outputs” or face potential legal consequences under state law. The unprecedented move targets a total of 13 AI companies, including Anthropic, Apple, Meta, Replika, and xAI, demanding stronger safeguards to protect users. Credit: Silas Stein/picture alliance / Getty Images The letter comes amid growing concern over incidents where AI interactions allegedly contributed to harmful outcomes, including psychological distress, suicides, and violent behavior. By acting together, state leaders aim to hold AI firms accountable while encouraging safer deployment of generative AI technologies. Widespread AI Safety Concerns Spark State Action The attorneys general stressed that AI systems, particularly l…
Nvidia Tests AI Chip Tracking Amid Smuggling Concerns Nvidia is reportedly developing software to track the location of its AI chips, following rising rumors that its hardware is being smuggled into China. The tracking system, initially aimed at the company’s Blackwell series, would give Nvidia insight into where its chips are operating, addressing concerns over unauthorized usage abroad. Sources told Reuters that the software monitors computing performance, and the slight delays in server communication can indicate a chip’s physical location. Credit: Li Hongbo/VCG / Getty Images How Nvidia’s Tracking Software Works According to reports, Nvidia’s new location verification technology will be optional for customers but offers a potentially critical safeguard for sensitive AI hardware. By monitoring chip performance and server communication patterns, the system can infer geographic location without physically tagging devices. This approach is particularly relevant as AI chips like Blackwell …