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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Science
- Miami Herald
Huge AI copyright ruling offers more questions than answers
While sci-fi movies from the 1980s and '90s warned us about the potential for artificial intelligence to destroy society, the reality has been much less dramatic so far. Skynet was supposed to be responsible for the rise of killer machines called Terminators that could only be stopped by time travel and plot holes. The AI from "The Matrix" movies also waged a war on its human creators, enslaving the majority of them in virtual reality while driving the rebellion underground. Related: Meta commits absurd money to top Google, Microsoft in critical race To be fair, the artificial intelligence from OpenAI, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and others does threaten to destroy humanity, but only sometimes. And it looks like the technology is mostly harmless to our chances of survival. But that doesn't mean this transformative tech isn't causing other very real problems. The biggest issue humans currently have with AI is how the companies controlling it train their models. Large language models like OpenAI's ChatGPT need to feast on a lot of information to beat the Voight-Kampff test from "Blade Runner," and a lot of that information is copyrighted. So at the moment, the viability of AI rests in the hands of the courts, not software engineers. This week, the courts handed down a monumental ruling that could have a wide-ranging ripple effect. Image source:This week, Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that AI company Anthropic, and others, can train their AI models using published books without the author's consent. The ruling could set an important legal precedent for the dozens of other ongoing AI copyright lawsuits. More on AI: Gemini, ChatGPT may lose the AI war to deep-pocketed rivalAnthropic shows the limits of AI as it scraps blog experimentAmazon's Alexa AI upgrade is even worse than expected A lawsuit filed by three authors accused Anthropic of ignoring copyright laws when it pirated millions of books to train its LLM, but Alsup sided with Anthropic. "The copies used to train specific LLMs were justified as a fair use," Alsup, who has also presided over Oracle America v. Google Inc. and other notable tech trials, wrote in the ruling. "Every factor but the nature of the copyrighted work favors this result. The technology at issue was among the most transformative many of us will see in our lifetimes." Ed Newton Rex, CEO of Fairly Trained, a nonprofit that advocates for ethically compensating creators of the data LLMs get trained on, had a unique take on the verdict after many headlines declared it a broad win for AI companies. "Today's ruling in the authors vs. Anthropic copyright lawsuit is a mixed bag. It's not the win for AI companies some headlines suggest - there are good and bad parts," he said in a lengthy X post this week. "In short, the judge said Anthropic's use of pirated books was infringing, but its training on non-pirated work was fair use." So Anthropic is on the hook for pirating the material, but the judge ruled that it doesn't need the author's permission to train its models. This means Anthropic's fair use argument stood up in court, but the ruling may not be as wide-ranging as it seems. "This is not a blanket ruling that all generative AI training is fair use. Other cases may go the other way, as the facts are different," Newton Rex said. "The Copyright Office has already pointed out that some AI models are more transformative than others - for instance, they singled out AI music models as less transformative. Lobbyists will say this decision confirms that generative AI training is fair use - that's not true." Related: Amazon coders have a surprising reason for hating GenAI The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
11 Fascinating Facts About Hollywood And The World
The Bronx Zoo once had humans on display. The game of Chess helped "save" a village from extreme alcohol use and gambling. Will Smith was offered a lead role in Inception. "I don't think I've ever said it publicly before," Will told Kiss Xtra. "I'm gonna say it now, because we're opening up to one another. Chris Nolan brought me Inception first, and I didn't get it. I've never said that out loud. And now that I think about it, it's those movies that go into those alternate don't pitch well. But I'm hurt by those two (referring to Inception and turning down The Matrix to star in Wild Wild West)."Will didn't fully understand the film and ultimately turned it down. Leonardo DiCaprio went on to lead the popular psychological sci-fi crime thriller. The Michelin tire brand is the same company that selects Michelin Star restaurants. "The Michelin Guide was created to recommend restaurants to car owners in an effort to increase the use of cars and sell more tires. In early versions [of the guide], one Michelin star meant the restaurant was only worth stopping at if you were passing [through town], and three stars [meant] it was worth a special trip." —anonymousBrothers André and Édouard Michelin founded the Michelin tire company in Clermont-Ferrand in central France in 1889, fueled by their desire to increase the French automobile industry. At the time, there were fewer than 3,000 cars in the Michelin Guide was originally created in 1900 as a marketing tool to encourage people to drive more — and therefore buy more tires. It eventually evolved into one of the most respected authorities in fine the time, the brothers published a free guidebook that included maps, instructions on how to change a tire, lists of mechanics and gas stations, and recommendations for places to eat and stay. The idea was simple: get people on the road, which would lead to more tire usage. Over time, the restaurant section became the most popular part of the guide. In 1926, Michelin started awarding stars to fine dining establishments, and by 1931, the now-famous three-star rating system was introduced. "In theory, a one-star rating means 'a very good restaurant,' two stars signify 'excellent cooking that is worth a detour,' and a three-star restaurant is one that offers 'exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.'' The popular cartoon Bob the Builder was edited to distinguish him from Japanese gang members. This 11-year-old actor quit Hollywood for years after receiving disturbing marriage proposals from grown men. Butterflies don't have tongues. But just because they don't have tongues, doesn't mean they don't have taste buds. Butterflies have taste buds on their proboscis (an extended tubular sucking organ) and some on their antennae, but the majority of them are located on their often land on plants and taste them to see if the plant will be suitable to lay their eggs. Music can allegedly alter the taste of wine. There's growing evidence that sound waves and the steady flow of vibrations can help with wine's maturation process and development. Pairing music with wine can reportedly change and improve whatever's in the glass.'When sound waves move through air, water, or earth, the vibrations affect how those molecules behave. We believe that having the yeast particles stimulated has a positive effect,' said winemaker Juri Botti. The original Drake & Josh theme song was almost a popular single by Lenny Kravitz called "Dig In." "The show Drake & Josh almost used a Lenny Kravitz song for its theme. However, after Drake Bell wished his desire to be a rock musician, he teamed up with his friend Michael Corcoran to write and record a song inspired by Kravitz and Elvis Costello. The result was the 'I Found A Way.'" —waitingforthesun92Drake Bell stopped by the Speech Bubble w/ Butch Hartman (creator of The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom on Nickelodeon) podcast to break down the making of the Drake & Josh theme song."The theme song to Drake & Josh, at the time, was a Lenny Kravitz song. I got a call from Dan [Schneider]. He said, 'Let's have a meeting. I want to talk about how much or how little you want to have your music incorporated into the show. Do you want me to write him in as this guitarist, singer/songwriter guy, or do you want to keep that completely separate, work on your music outside of the show, and write him as a skateboarding teen, or something like that?'"A lot of the songs you hear on the show were actually written and produced by Drake. Our noses can recall thousands of smells. Lastly, Mark Ruffalo discovered he had a tumor in a dream. Do you know any cool and interesting facts? Share them with me in the comments!
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
'90s Movie Quotes Trivia — BuzzFeed Quizzes
Although I was born in the late '90s, I DEFINITELY grew up watching '90s films. The Parent Trap, Titanic, The Matrix. That is what happens when streaming isn't prevalent, and your movie collection is mostly on VHS. Or in the case of two VHS tapes. So, if you were an adult, teen, OR weren't even born yet when these movies came out, let's put your knowledge of famous quotes from '90s films to the test. Here is how it works. I will show you a quote, and you match the movie that it comes from. Ready? Let's go. In the comments, let me know your FAV '90s movie. Also, would you ever wear a T-shirt with a famous movie quote on it (un-ironically)? Or better yet...A TATTOO! Let me know. Can you imagine? lol And for more fun quizzes like this, check out BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram!
Business Insider
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Carrie-Anne Moss didn't think her death on 'The Acolyte' would be a big deal: 'How did I miss that?'
The death of Idara in the first episode of the Disney+ " Star Wars" series " The Acolyte" came as a shock to everyone but the woman who played her. Carrie-Anne Moss told Business Insider that she knew when she signed on to play Idara that she'd be killed off right away. What "The Matrix" star didn't anticipate was how fans would react to the scene. Moss' Jedi master character, Idara, battles the evil Mae Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg) in the opening sequence of the series' first episode in a thrilling duel that's part " The Matrix," part "Star Wars." Fans were in shock when the battle ended with Mae killing Idara, especially because Moss was a large part of the series' ad campaign. "I swear if you hype up a Carrie-Anne Moss Jedi only for her role to be THAT small, imma force choke someone," one viewer wrote on X after the first episode. "Why yall make Carrie-Anne Moss get out of bed if you're just gonna waste her like that," another wrote. Speaking to Business Insider, Moss admitted she simply didn't think about how the audience would receive the scene. "The reaction to it from the fans, I kind of thought, 'Wow, how did I not think of that?'" she said. Though her character does appear in flashbacks later in the series, Moss said she didn't think about if people would be missing her presence on the show. "I mean, I serve the writers and the directors," she continued. "It didn't cross my mind. But afterward, when people made a big deal about it. I was like, 'How did I miss that?' I didn't think it would be a big deal at all." Though Disney canceled "The Acolyte" after one season, Moss isn't slowing down. She currently stars in season 2 of the Netflix series "FUBAR" opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger. For Moss, it's a restart to her career after slowing down in the 2010s to raise her children. Now that they're off to college, Moss said she's having the most fun she's ever had playing a villain opposite Schwarzenegger. "I love working and love so many of the jobs that I've done, but that wouldn't be how I would describe them," Moss said. "Having a job for the first time where I can say, 'That was so much fun,' it makes me want to do more."
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carrie-Anne Moss 'instantly got sick' when she found out she got the part of Trinity in 'The Matrix'
Carrie-Anne Moss has lived many lives. At 30, she got her big break opposite Keanu Reeves as Trinity, the sunglasses-wearing, gun-toting badass who fought the evils of a simulated reality in "The Matrix." In her 40s, she scaled down her workload so she could raise her three kids. Now in her 50s and with her kids off to college, Moss is back on our screens, making a dramatic appearance as a Jedi knight in the "Star Wars" Disney+ series "The Acolyte" and starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in the second season of his Netflix series "FUBAR." But she still holds her breakout role close — so close that she almost turned on "The Matrix" on a recent plane trip to Los Angeles. "I seriously almost watched it, but I didn't want anyone on the plane to think I was watching it to watch myself," Moss told Business Insider. "I just love the story." While she ended up watching her former costar Reeves kick butt in "John Wick" instead, Moss still cherishes the opportunity to revisit the famous Wachowski sisters movie. "'The Matrix' is one of those movies where, as you grow in your thinking, it becomes something different," Moss continued. "There is so much in it that I know I haven't received yet in terms of storytelling." These days, Moss isn't just poring over her old movies in search of new meaning. Returning to acting in earnest now that her children are older has given her a newfound sense of enjoyment for the craft and the experience. That's especially true of her time on "FUBAR." As the East German spy Greta, Moss not only puts on an accent, but gets to play a juicy arc as a villain — one who kisses Schwarzenegger's character in their first meeting. The role was reinvigorating. "I love working and love so many of the jobs that I've done, but that wouldn't be how I would describe them," Moss said. "Having a job for the first time where I can say, 'That was so much fun,' it makes me want to do more." In the latest interview in Business Insider's "Role Play" series, Moss reminisces about about her years as a struggling actor, getting pulled over while nursing her baby, and the moment when the "Memento" script finally clicked. Business Insider: Let's take it back to the '90s. You're landing a few roles, most notably on the "Melrose Place" spinoff series, "Models Inc." What are you doing in that time to just pay the bills, pay the rent, and get by before the big break? Carrie-Anne Moss: I waited tables a little bit when I first came out. I was a model when I was first breaking into acting, so I made a little bit of money doing that. And then I would get little parts that would just make me enough money to get to the next one. I didn't know about paying taxes, so when I got that tax bill, I was like, "Oh, no! What do you mean?" I was in acting class, I was going to the gym, didn't have many friends, I would make friends on the treadmill, just becoming an adult. I was pretty innocent, naive, and very excited about living this dream that I had had my whole life. LA was so amazing then. Tell me about the moment you learned you got the role of Trinity in "The Matrix." I screen tested for it. I did all these different auditions to get to the final screen test, which was with Keanu [Reeves]. And it was on my 30th birthday. I met Keanu that day and felt very comfortable with him. He was very kind. I was very nervous. I mean, there was so much riding on it. You have to sign your contract before you go into the screen test, so you already know that if you get it how much you're going to get paid. So that just builds more pressure. Yeah, and I kind of didn't expect to get it. But at the same time, I had gone through so many times thinking I wasn't going to get to the next level, and then I got to the next level. So I do the screen test, and then they had a week to decide if they are going to book you. I knew the deadline was a Friday, so the whole week, when my phone rang, you're just wondering. The Friday I was supposed to hear from my manager and my lawyer, they called and said, "They've asked for an extension. They've asked for another week." And I was like, "Oh, god!" So by the next Friday, I had totally let it go, to be honest. It wasn't on my mind like it had been the week before. They called me, and everyone was on the phone, and they told me I got it, and I remember I instantly got sick. I remember that distinctly — I literally felt a head cold. I think I was holding so much stress, I was crying, and I was so happy, and got sick. I remember getting off the phone with them, and I didn't even know how to tell anyone. It was a surreal moment, almost too much. You did "Memento" after "The Matrix," and that's another movie where you can discover things the more times you watch it. When you first read the script, did you understand it? My manager is the one who really wanted me to read that. I was reading it, and I was intrigued, but it does take quite a few reads. And I remember, even after reading it a couple times, I didn't fully get it. But when I got to that scene where Natalie turns on Leonard — I remember the big splurge I did for myself after "The Matrix" was I bought myself a lawn chair so I could lay down and read scripts out in the sun. It was a serious splurge — and I remember lying on it and reading that moment in the script and feeling, "Oh. My. God." I just felt I had to do that scene. I knew right then and there. There are other layers to why I wanted to do the movie, but so many years later, that still stands out. I like these characters and these moments where I would never ever have anything like that in my life. There's such freedom in a character that would do that. You can't play that wrong, really. She is so diabolical in that moment, she's so horrible and so nasty. So to be that manipulative and go in there and do that to him like that. I just felt that would be so incredibly fun to do. "Disturbia" is such a great thriller, and you played the mom of Shia LaBeouf's character. Off set, did you feel that same dynamic with him? Not so much. I had just had my second baby, and I was not really that open to working at that particular moment. I had a 2-year-old and a new baby. I remember my team at the time going, "We really think you should do this." And very rarely did they do that; they really respected my need for being home. I do feel motherly to younger actors now, but back then, I didn't feel that. I really liked Shia and thought he was really talented and cared a great deal about him, but I didn't feel like that. You were literally feeling motherly to your own child. Yeah. I was wondering, how I am going to do this? Was your baby on set with you? Yeah. We shot that in LA. I remember getting pulled over on the freeway, nursing him in his car seat at night while I had someone driving me. He was crying so hard to be fed. I was crying. I was thinking, I can't do this. But you figure it out. I did not get a ticket. I was crying, and the baby was crying. I think the cop was just like, "You need to go home." And I was like, "I know!" After "Disturbia," was that the time when you decided to focus more on being a mother than acting? Oh, yeah. I think I had my first child after doing "The Matrix." I think for the premiere of the second one, I was pregnant. It all changed. I was one of those people who didn't even want anyone else to hold my baby. It was all encompassing. It was feeding me so much that it wasn't like I made any kind of mental decision. I actually, physically, couldn't do the work. And I didn't have a built-in support system, and I didn't want it. So when I worked after I had kids, it was, "Can I get help?" So that was really hard. And it sounds so corny, but I would get offers and think about it, especially when my kids were really young, I just thought, at the end of my life, am I going to care that I did another movie or if I held my baby? It was a no-brainer. I have to say I lost a lot of my ambition for the business. But now that the kids have grown, has the drive returned? Yeah, totally different. I don't know if you have ever seen that movie "Searching for Debra Winger." I watched it again recently, and what Debra Winger said is that there's a season for everything. There's a season to be a struggling actor and eating chips and salsa and a little bit of sushi and having enough money to have a coffee — I mean, that was my life. I wasn't going on vacation. I worked a lot because I never went anywhere. So when everyone went home at Thanksgiving, I would get the job. I couldn't afford a plane ticket home. You have your very focused and driven time of really wanting it and fighting for it, and then, for me, a change happened when I had kids. I remember when I went to do "Jessica Jones," it was very jarring. I went to work in New York, and I was commuting a lot, and I literally felt like I didn't even know how to talk to people. I didn't know how to do Uber. Krysten Ritter had to show me how to do it. I mean, going to set and everyone having phones, that was a real culture shock for me. You're doing a take, and the dolly grip is on his phone. It was like, "When did this happen?" It's great to see you working more. You were fantastic in the brief time you were on "The Acolyte." Was it explained to you, going into taking the role, that you would die in the first six minutes of the first episode? Yes. [Show creator] Leslye [Headland] really pitched that to me that she really wanted me to do this because she wanted it to be believable. Did you like that idea? I didn't really think about it. I think the reaction to it from the fans, I kind of thought, "Wow, how did I not think of that?" What was the first movie of yours that you showed your kids? All of them have seen "The Matrix" at a certain age. Did you introduce it to them, or did they come to you and say they wanted to see it? Yeah, it wasn't like, "Hey, I really want to screen a movie for you." They knew it, maybe their friends talked about it. This was by the time they were 12 or 13. All their friends came over, and I made popcorn, and all the moms approved; it was a big thing. I remember when my oldest saw it for the first time, the look of shock on his face because I was the mom who said, "Don't use that stick as a gun, we don't play with guns in this house." [Laughs.] That made me really laugh. When your kids realize you had a whole life that they have no idea —like, "Who is that person?" — that's how it should be. Your kids should be the center of their own world. I've always been very sensitive to that. Kids who have parents who are actors, it's often their parents are the center of attention, they get a lot of attention when they are out in the world. I always stepped back and didn't want that for them. This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. "FUBAR" season two is now streaming on Netflix. Patricia Clarkson's biggest career regret? Losing out on a role in 'Big.' Jason Isaacs explains what he thinks happened to the Ratliffs after they left the White Lotus Joining the MCU was the best business decision Elizabeth Olsen ever made Read the original article on Business Insider
