Ex-Meta Exec Warns Artist Consent Kills AI

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Nick Clegg warns artist consent rules could halt AI progress; UAE offers zero fee ChatGPT Plus in historic OpenAI deal; lawyers caught using AI — fact-check, please!

• Hottest AI News

• Top AI & SaaS Tools

• Top AI & Tech News

• AI Trend Watch: Make Your Photos Break Digital Boundaries!

• AI Art Spotlight

• Prompt of the Day: Google Veo 3 Prompting Guide

• AI Video Tutorial

• F-R-E-E AI Course of the Day: Prompt Engineering Techniques with DeepSeek-R1

Hottest AI News

AI vs. Creators

Nick Clegg Claims Artist Consent Requirements Would End AI Progress

Nick Clegg, former UK Deputy PM and Meta executive, has sparked controversy by claiming that requiring AI firms to get artists’ permission to use their work would ruin the UK's AI industry. His remarks underscore rising tensions between tech and the creative sectors over intellectual property.

Details:

• While promoting his book, Nick Clegg said creators should be able to opt out of AI training, but requiring permission first is unrealistic due to the vast data involved. He warned that doing so only in the UK would “kill the AI industry overnight”

• Parliament recently rejected a proposal to make AI firms disclose what copyrighted materials they use. The move had support from major artists like Paul McCartney, Dua Lipa, and Elton John

• Tech Secretary Peter Kyle said both industries must thrive, while Baroness Beeban Kidron argued transparency is needed to enforce copyright laws

The debate continues as the bill returns to the House of Lords in June. Kidron vowed in a Guardian op-ed that “the fight isn’t over,” signaling ongoing pressure from artists for more transparency in AI training.

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OpenAI

UAE to Provide ChatGPT Plus at No Cost in Landmark OpenAI Partnership

The UAE will become the first country to offer complimentary ChatGPT Plus use to all citizens and residents. Part of the "Stargate UAE" project with OpenAI, the move supports plans to build the world’s largest AI supercomputing cluster and lead in global AI efforts through OpenAI’s latest “OpenAI for Countries” initiative.

Details:

• OpenAI, G42, and tech giants like Oracle and Nvidia are teaming up on a multi-billion-dollar AI venture. G42 will match UAE investments in similar U.S. data centers, with the first expected to launch next year

• Abu Dhabi’s planned AI campus will use 5 gigawatts of power—matching Minnesota’s needs—making it the largest AI project outside the U.S. It’s part of Altman’s global "Stargate" vision

• The project has sparked debate in Washington. Supporters see it as a counter to China, while critics question why the U.S. isn’t building this at home. Altman called the pushback "naive"

The UAE aims to lead in global AI by offering complimentary ChatGPT Plus use and investing heavily in advanced AI infrastructure, signaling a strong commitment to accessible, future-ready technology.

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Top AI & Tech News

• OpenAI reportedly has the largest number of paying subscribers outside the US in South Korea and plans to open an office to grow its presence there

• Simon Willison shared a database showing at least 20 lawyers caught using AI this month — lawyers, always fact-check AI sources!

• Meta’s AI team is experiencing significant talent loss, with many researchers, including co-founders of the French AI startup Mistral, departing

• UBS, a top Swiss bank, is using AI avatars of analysts to simplify research communication with clients, saving time and boosting engagement

AI Trend Watch

How to Make Your Photos Break Digital Boundaries 🤯

1. Open ChatGPT and start a fresh chat

2. Upload any photo you want

3. Then enter the prompt below

Dramatic photo-realistic scene of me (take reference from the uploaded photo) confidently walking out of a giant smartphone screen. The phone screen resembles an Instagram profile with the username '@altiamkabir' and an anime-style profile picture. The phone glass is shattered, with shards flying outward, creating a dynamic cinematic effect. The background is a softly blurred nighttime cityscape with shining bokeh lights. The man looks determined and stylish, breaking the boundaries of digital into reality.

AI Art Spotlight

Model: Midjourney V7

Prompt:

a black and white cat strutting down a fashion runway wearing oversized sunglasses and a tiny feather boa, dramatic lighting, vibrant fashion editorial style, captured in the style of David LA Chapelle, pastel pink and electric blue background, high fashion meets humor, Canon EOS R5, 85mm, f/1.4 --ar 2:3 --sref 4229936148 --profile ns9ihio --sv 4 --sw 500 --stylize 500 --v 7

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Complimentary AI Course of the Day

Prompt Engineering Techniques with DeepSeek-R1

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