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- 1Unsealed Briefs Reveal Executives Knew of Book Piracy in Authors' Case●Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI
Newly unsealed court briefs in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI have been made public, and the Authors Guild says they show top executives knew that mass copying of books to train AI models was legally questionable. The documents are drawing attention for the internal communications they reveal about how AI training data was acquired.
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Gabriel Barbosa is a talking point in Brazil around Santos' Brasileirão clash with São Paulo, with coverage focusing on where to watch, kick-off time and expected line-ups. The striker's form and role at Santos remain a subject of debate among supporters ahead of the fixture.
- 3Allen Institute open-sources AstaBrief report-generation model●Open-sourcing AstaBrief, the fast report-generation model in Asta
The Allen Institute for AI has open-sourced AstaBrief, the model that powers fast report generation in its Asta research assistant. By releasing the model publicly, the institute is letting developers inspect, adapt and build on the technology themselves. The move fits a broader push among AI labs to share open models, and reactions online have been favorable, with users on Hacker News quickly upvoting the announcement.
- 4Pope criticises AI-generated art as lacking true creativity●🎮 AI guys beefing with the pope: A brief recap The pope took on 'AI art' this week, saying that "there is an ontological
The Pope has weighed in on the debate over AI art, arguing there is an ontological difference between genuine art and what a machine can generate. The remarks have drawn attention from gaming and technology commentators, with some in the AI community pushing back against the Vatican's position on machine-created creative works.
- 5Napoleonic war letter encrypted for 217 years finally decoded▼Breaking the Cipher of the Napoleonic war briefing, unread for 217 years
A coded military dispatch from the Napoleonic Wars, left unread for over two centuries, has been deciphered and written up in detail. The letter, addressed to Marshal Auguste de Marmont, offers a glimpse into wartime briefing practices of the era. Readers are discussing the cryptographic techniques used and what the decrypted message reveals about French military communications.
- 6Zelensky Says Putin Ordered Attacks on Civilians●‘No Rules Now’: Putin Orders Civilian Attacks, Zelensky Says In brief: President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial T
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times that intercepted communications show Vladimir Putin ordered Russia's military to abandon previous constraints and intensify attacks on civilian targets, saying there are 'no rules now'. The claim points to an escalation in Russia's conduct of the war, with renewed strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure expected to draw intensified international condemnation and discussion of further support for Kyiv.
- 7Haiti violence, Somalia seafarer deaths, Middle East hunger: UN brief●World News in Brief: Cycle of violence continues in Haiti, seafarer deaths off Somalia, food insecurity in the Middle East
A UN News round-up highlights three ongoing crises. In Haiti, gang violence continues to fuel a cycle of instability. Off Somalia, seafarers have died amid continuing maritime dangers, including piracy-related incidents. Across the Middle East, food insecurity is worsening, with conflicts and economic pressures deepening hunger for millions. The briefing underscores how multiple regional emergencies are straining international humanitarian capacity.