Stability AI has mostly prevailed in its UK legal battle with Getty Images over using copyrighted images to train Stable Diffusion. The case represents one of the first major rulings in the wave of AI copyright lawsuits. While providing some clarity, experts say big questions about AI training and c
Microsoft’s cybersecurity team found hackers using OpenAI’s Assistants API as a covert command channel for malware. The backdoor, named SesameOp, enables long-term espionage operations by hiding malicious traffic in legitimate AI API calls. The system is scheduled for replacement next year anyway.
Instacart is rolling out a suite of AI tools designed to help grocers deliver more personalized shopping experiences. The Cart Assistant will help with meal planning, budgeting, and product recommendations. Sprouts Farmers Market and Kroger will be the first to implement the technology.
Nintendo’s controversial Pokémon patent faces a major setback as the USPTO director personally orders a reexamination. This comes after IP lawyers called the patent “in no way allowable” and could significantly impact Nintendo’s legal case against Palworld developer Pocketpair.
The Rostock government has started building a new €6 million municipal data center scheduled for completion in September 2026. Meanwhile, nearby Dummerstorf is negotiating a potential 1.2GW campus that could transform the region into a major data center hub. Both projects highlight Germany’s growing
Three-quarters of business leaders experience imposter syndrome, but the real culprit isn’t individual weakness. Research shows toxic workplace environments systematically create these feelings across organizations.
More than six years after the Ethiopia crash, Boeing faces its first civil trial seeking damages for the disaster. The company has settled most wrongful death lawsuits but two cases are proceeding to trial this week. A jury will determine compensation amounts for the families of two victims.
A breakthrough AI system can now predict deadly European heat waves months before they happen. The machine learning approach uses just a fraction of the computing power of traditional methods while delivering more accurate forecasts.
Spotify reported losing €72 million in Q3 2025 while reaching 713 million monthly active users. The company faces criticism over its financial reporting methods as co-founder Daniel Ek prepares to step down as CEO in January.
Major industrial standards groups have released a new specification for spatial positioning in factories. The OPC UA Companion Specification aims to give machines a unified understanding of location. This could enable better coordination between stationary equipment and mobile robots.
