The ExchangeWire Digest highlights pressing issues where creative industries in the UK are protesting AI copyright law proposals that necessitate active opt-out from using their work. Simultaneously, Meta and X have been criticized for approving extremist AI-generated ads linked to hate speech. Finally, Chegg is pursuing legal action against Google for allegedly using its content through an AI tool, adversely affecting its traffic and raising antitrust concerns. These events underline the ongoing struggle between innovation and the protection of intellectual property rights in various sectors.
Thousands of UK creative industry professionals are protesting against government AI copyright plans that require them to opt-out from having their work used by AI systems.
Research has shown Meta and X failing to block AI-generated ads promoting hate speech. Ads referencing Nazi-era crimes were surprisingly approved by both platforms.
Chegg's lawsuit against Google claims the AI Overviews tool uses its content, severely impacting its online presence, and raises concerns about Google's anticompetitive conduct.
The coordinated protest named 'Make it Fair' involves major publications and artists to address the impending legislation affecting creative work rights in the UK.
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