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Record labels are suing tech companies for copying classic songs – and the results could shape the legal future of generative AI

Record labels are suing tech companies for copying classic songs – and the results could shape the legal future of generative AI

Last week, several major record labels filed copyright infringement lawsuits in US courts against the makers of two generative AI music apps, Suno and Udio. The labels allege the AI companies have engaged in copyright…

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Bulgaria’s central bank suspends deputy governor

Bulgaria’s central bank suspends deputy governor

The Bulgarian Commission for Combatting Corruption has found the activities of Andrey Gurov, deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank to be ‘incompatible’ with his role, forcing his suspension, the central bank said on June 27.…

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Alaska sues to challenge new NPR-A oil and gas leasing rules By Reuters

Alaska sues to challenge new NPR-A oil and gas leasing rules By Reuters

(Reuters) – The state of Alaska on Wednesday said it has filed a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations imposed for oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). In April, President Joe Biden’s…

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Britain’s corner shops survived a pandemic and competition from supermarkets – now they are expanding

Britain’s corner shops survived a pandemic and competition from supermarkets – now they are expanding

It seems like they have always been there, on the street corner, open long hours and available whenever we need a pint of milk. Corner shops and convenience stores have been serving our communities for…

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Australia is pushing big tech to ‘protect kids from porn’. What can they actually do?

Australia is pushing big tech to ‘protect kids from porn’. What can they actually do?

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has announced she’s given the major tech platforms six months to develop enforceable codes for protecting children from online pornography and other “high-impact” content like self harm. This follows recent announcements that…

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ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to Shell, Total, BP, Mitsui, sources say By Reuters

ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG to earmark 40% stake to Shell, Total, BP, Mitsui, sources say By Reuters

By Ron Bousso, Marwa Rashad and Emily Chow LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has earmarked a 40% stake in its Ruwais liquefied (LNG) project to four energy majors Shell (LON:), TotalEnergies (EPA:),…

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England’s squad shows the true value of football teams in the lower leagues

England’s squad shows the true value of football teams in the lower leagues

Before the start of Euro 2024, England’s football squad was widely considered one of the favourites to win the tournament. Manager Gareth Southgate had a wealth of talent at his disposal with some of Europe’s…

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Banque de France and HKMA to conduct cross-border CBDC test

Banque de France and HKMA to conduct cross-border CBDC test

Banque de France and HKMA to conduct cross-border CBDC test – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content HKMA is the first non-European central bank to join the Eurosystem’s wholesale DLT…

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Oil prices settle lower but notch fourth-weekly gain on demand optimism By Investing.com

Oil prices settle lower but notch fourth-weekly gain on demand optimism By Investing.com

Investing.com — Oil prices notched a fourth-weekly despite settling lower Friday, as traders cheered signs earlier this week that usual pick in summer energy demand is underway at time when weather-related supply disruptions remain in focus.  …

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NZ is moving closer to digital IDs – it’s time to rethink how we protect our valuable data

NZ is moving closer to digital IDs – it’s time to rethink how we protect our valuable data

New Zealand shifted closer towards digital credentials for access to online services this week with the launch of the Trust Framework Authority. It will determine which organisations are verified to provide digital identity services. The…

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