Daily Summary
AI companies are rapidly developing new models amid concerns over safety and copyright, while Anthropic defends its AI training practices as fair use. Huawei is nearing its revenue peak by diversifying into areas like smart driving and chipmaking, even as Taiwan investigates Chinese firms for illegally recruiting its semiconductor experts. Meanwhile, the IRS is modernizing its financial crime investigations with new tech measures, and science groups in Oxford are campaigning to revive an old rail line to boost regional development and job access.
Huawei Returns to Revenue Peak with Diversified Growth
Huawei is on track to achieve nearly 860 billion yuan in revenue for 2024, driven by diversification into new tech sectors and a resurgence in its consumer business despite facing U.S. sanctions.
Anthropic Says Its Chatbot AI Training Is a Fair Use of Books
Anthropic has asked a California federal court to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its AI model training on books violates copyright, arguing that such use is transformative and constitutes fair use.
Science and Tech Groups Lead Campaign to Revive Oxford Rail Link
Science and technology groups are campaigning to revive Oxford’s Cowley branch line to better connect research hubs and job centers, with initial funding contributions and plans underway to secure further government support.
Taiwan Investigates Chinese Chipmakers for Illegal Engineer Poaching
Taiwan is investigating 11 Chinese tech firms for illegally recruiting engineers, a move that threatens its semiconductor industry's integrity.
IRS Crime-Fighting Arm Unveils CI-FIRST Modernization Program Amid Rising Tech-Driven Financial Crimes
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit has launched the CI-FIRST program to modernize its response to financial crimes using technology and AI, aiming to accelerate investigations and enhance data exchange. The initiative follows significant asset recoveries and restitution achievements from 2022 to 2024.
Do AI Companies Really Care About Safety?
Leading AI companies are prioritizing rapid development over stringent safety measures, a trend bolstered by deregulation, which critics say risks public harm.