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Anthropic bought, cut, and scanned millions of used books for its "research library." The company also downloaded over 7 million pirated books, the judge found.
Childhood summers on an island without TV made her a fervent reader. The result: a new entry in the “How to Train Your Dragon” series and a live-action movie.
A California federal judge ruled Anthropic can use copyrighted books to train its Claude AI model without authors' consent ...
Jayson Greene’s debut novel considers the limits of artificial intelligence and its ability to simplify our lives.
Cash-strapped Maryland revives plan for trains to Virginia and Delaware The plan would cost $13.7 billion and also add more MARC service between D.C. and Baltimore and Frederick.
- Your favorite AI chatbot learned to write poetry by literally shredding Shakespeare.
TAG/The Artists Gallery presents book-themed work by Suzanne Lago Arthur, Palma Brozzetti, Colleen Clapp, Patricia Dobbin, Luc Fiedler, Sarah Higgins, Leslie King, Liz LaGarde, Chris Madden, Julie ...
A 24-year-old woman once accused of killing her roommate was fatally struck by a train after she jumped onto the tracks at a Manhattan subway station to relieve herself last month, according to ...
Superman lands in theaters in just a couple of weeks from now, but details about the movie's post-credits scene have leaked online today. Do they set up the DCU's future? Be warned that spoilers ...
Key fair use ruling clarifies when books can be used for AI training In landmark ruling, judge likens AI training to schoolchildren learning to write.
How to join USA TODAY’s Summer Book Challenge To submit your bingo card, fill out this entry form and let us know your contact information and what books you've read to complete the challenge.
Every week, critics and editors at The New York Times Book Review pick the most interesting and notable new releases, from literary fiction and serious nonfiction to thrillers, romance novels ...