Executive Summary Multiple corporate and class action lawsuits claim that artificial intelligence (AI) training practices are violating copyright law; specifically, copyright holders claim that training AI models on copyrighted material is not a “fair use” of their material and should be prohibited. No major judgements have been made to date, yet if courts agree with
He was a giant of 20th-century art, but that doesn’t mean Pablo Picasso needed a big canvas. Matchbook covers, postcards, restaurant napkins – they all served as makeshift sketchpads for the artist at moments of inspiration. It is not surprising that some of Picasso’s sketchpads were smaller than, say, a compact disc cover – like
Cheapest European countries to visit in 2023 & 2024 While travelling anywhere is something every one of us looks forward to, trips to Europe just hit differently. Perhaps it’s the high effort and lengthy flight over, maybe it’s the complete contrast of “old world” buildings, or it could be the world-famous attractions that we’ve always
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Ways of Life: Jim Ede and the Kettle’s Yard Artists by Laura Freeman (Jonathan Cape) If ever the spirit of a gallery is captured within hard covers, it is Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, in this beautiful,
Earlier this month, the Artists of Hawaii 2023 show opened at the Downtown Art Center (DAC) in the heart of Honolulu. More than 500 people showed up at the opening, an affirmation of community, resilience and the creative spirit that attracted artists from all across the islands. As we face the troubling litany of disastrous
The firm has earmarked the Welsh capital to roll out a state-of-the-art net-zero power system as part of its ambition to use the site as a centre of excellence for green technologies within the UK. Panasonic’s self-sustaining system makes use of hydrogen fuel cell generators, photovoltaic generators, and storage batteries and will strengthen Panasonic as
Operating a successful restaurant is difficult enough, as is. Sustaining a restaurant on a Florida beach can be even harder. When Hurricane Ivan struck Pensacola in 2004, many restaurants across the Pensacola Beach and Gulf Breeze area were put to the test, with some even closing for good. Aside from hurricanes, the challenges of sustaining
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Success for an IT leader requires mastering a wide range of skills. One must have technical acumen and business savvy, be a great communicator and problem-solver, and know how to secure funding and capitalize on it. But getting the most out of IT staff and unleashing synergies among IT teams is among the more underappreciated
Global electronics company, Panasonic, has today cemented its ongoing commitment to Wales by announcing an up to £20m investment in its facility in Cardiff. The firm has earmarked the Welsh capital to roll out a state-of-the-art net-zero power system as part of its ambition to use the site as a Centre of Excellence for Green