Getty Images has filed a copyright lawsuit against Stability AI, alleging the company copied 12 million images without permission to train its Stable Diffusion AI model. The suit also claims Stability removed watermarks and infringed on Getty's trademarks. Legal experts say the case could shape the future of AI training and copyright law.
Halupedia, an open-source project, presents itself as an infinite encyclopedia where every entry is fabricated by AI on the spot, complete with invented citations and lore. The site aims to expose AI's absurdity while maintaining internal consistency, though it faces challenges with offensive user prompts.
A Wired investigation reveals that workers in Venezuela, Pakistan, and refugee camps earn as little as $1–2 per day labeling data for AI systems, often below minimum wage. One worker called it 'digital slavery,' while companies like Appen say they are trying to balance client needs with worker stability.