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January 3, 2024 The New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement The battle between news publishers and AI companies is intensifying. The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, accusing the companies of unlawfully using published content to develop and operate generative AI tools. The Times has retainedContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Copyright Conflict, Social Studies, and Research Reluctance”

December 27, 2023 Media Shakeups, AI, and Declining Trust Dominated 2023 This year brought seismic changes to the media landscape, from the fallout of cable news shakeups to record staff cuts in newsrooms across the country. Research consistently showed declining levels of trust and an erosion of institutional credibility. Regulation of social media ramped upContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: 2023 Recap, Post Problems, and Looking Ahead”

December 20, 2023 Media Mergers, Major Hacks, and Monopolies AI powerhouse OpenAI has struck a deal with global news publisher Axel Springer to bring news content to ChatGPT. Similar to an agreement made earlier this year with the Associated Press, OpenAI will be able to train its large language models on the news publisher’s data.Continue reading “Sequence Summaries: Data Deals, Work Trends, and Misinformation Mentions”

December 13, 2023 Google Elevates AI Game while Europe Approaches Artificial Intelligence Act The Silicon Valley giant responsible for developing much of today’s machine learning technology is leveling up its AI game. Google has launched Gemini, a generative AI large language model that will be integrated into nearly all of the company’s products. The technologyContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: AI Update, Social Snapshot, and Productivity Picture”

December 6, 2023 Declining Newsrooms and Digital Changes Drive Downsizing A tumultuous year for media continues with more downsizing across the digital landscape. Audio streamer Spotify is cutting almost 20% of its workforce after CEO Daniel Ek said the company had invested too many resources from 2021-2022. Citing a shrinking television audience, BBC News isContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Digital Downsize, Executive Insight, and Misinformation Monitoring”

November 29, 2023 AI Advancements and Leadership Shifts Drive Tech Changes Tech companies are refining products and services as shifts in leadership persist. Following Sam Altman’s return to OpenAI, Microsoft is no longer forming a new AI research team—the company had hired Altman after his short-lived dismissal. Some marketing leaders are urging X CEO LindaContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Tech Changes, Remote Resistance, and Latest Layoffs”

November 22, 2023 Sam Altman Reinstated as OpenAI CEO  The AI industry is in upheaval after significant leadership shakeups. OpenAI—the behemoth behind ChatGPT—dismissed its CEO Sam Altman in a move that shocked investors. OpenAI’s largest investor, Microsoft, quickly hired Altman and OpenAI Co-Founder Greg Brockman to lead a new advanced AI research team. Days afterContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: AI Upheaval, Public Polling, and News Scarcity”

November 15, 2023 A Changing PR Landscape Means New Challenges and Opportunities New research indicates PR agencies have had difficulty acquiring new business in 2023. An extensive global survey found that only half of communications firms that increased revenue last year have done so again in 2023. As more agencies implement generative AI into servicesContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: PR Progress, Media Literacy, and Political Pressure”

November 8, 2023 Courts and Lawmakers Consider Limits on Social Media Speech The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a number of cases that have significant implications for speech on social media platforms. Cases in Michigan and California consider whether public officials can block followers who post critical comments, while the constitutionality of new content moderationContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: Social Speech, Media Movement, and Opinion Info”

November 1, 2023 White House Executive Order Aims to Rein in AI Efforts to rein in AI are accelerating. The White House has pushed forward a framework for AI regulation with an executive order that establishes federal oversight of content and development. While the U.S. Congress has signaled legislative action, the country lags behind Europe’sContinue reading “Sequence Summaries: AI Orders, News Necessities, and Disinfo Dilemma”