This can only be seen as bad news surely. Why do we want or need AI to be good at creative writing?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
ChatGPT firm reveals AI model that is ‘good at creative writing’
As tech firms battle creative industries over copyright, OpenAI chief Sam Altman says he was ‘really struck’ by product’s output
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This can only be seen as bad news surely. Why do we want or need AI to be good at creative writing?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Michael Price, who produced the soundtracks of Sherlock and Dracula, fears for musicians of the future if tech firms win the right to use their work free
Labour’s AI copyright law short-sighted, says Emmy winner
www.thetimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Michael Price, who produced the soundtracks of Sherlock and Dracula, fears for musicians of the future if tech firms win the right to use their work free
The Democrats need a figurehead, a big hitter, a megastar to out Trump Trump otherwise they will be in the wilderness for many many years to come
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump turns Congress speech into a sordid campaign rally, igniting a Democrat fightback
In a long and menacing – but also boring – speech to Congress, Trump mocked his opponents. Across the aisle the resistance was stirring
www.theguardian.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The Democrats need a figurehead, a big hitter, a megastar to out Trump Trump otherwise they will be in the wilderness for many many years to come
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
No brainer
Our new research models how closer UK-EU ties - specifically deep alignment on goods and services - could deliver up to 2.2% GDP growth.
And, even better, it's a policy that's popular with the public. Here's the polling👇
And, even better, it's a policy that's popular with the public. Here's the polling👇
February 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
No brainer
This is going to be an absolute copyright free-for-all and creative industries will be decimated. Disgraceful.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
UK copyright law consultation ‘fixed’ in favour of AI firms, peer says
Exclusive: Beeban Kidron says plans will lead to ‘wholesale’ transfer of wealth from creative industries to tech sector
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This is going to be an absolute copyright free-for-all and creative industries will be decimated. Disgraceful.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Read it slowly and understand it. 😳🥺
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February 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Read it slowly and understand it. 😳🥺
Repost 👇🏾 👇🏾
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#r4today
Interestingly the monarchy loving right-wing press hasn't leapt to the defence of Commonwealth allies Canada, even though they have the same Head of State as Britain.
It's as if their love of the crown is mere political expediency.
Interestingly the monarchy loving right-wing press hasn't leapt to the defence of Commonwealth allies Canada, even though they have the same Head of State as Britain.
It's as if their love of the crown is mere political expediency.
February 4, 2025 at 6:51 AM
#r4today
Interestingly the monarchy loving right-wing press hasn't leapt to the defence of Commonwealth allies Canada, even though they have the same Head of State as Britain.
It's as if their love of the crown is mere political expediency.
Interestingly the monarchy loving right-wing press hasn't leapt to the defence of Commonwealth allies Canada, even though they have the same Head of State as Britain.
It's as if their love of the crown is mere political expediency.
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best president France never had 💔
January 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
best president France never had 💔
Bloody left wing markets / blob
👀 IMF bumps up UK forecast by 0.1%, making UK fastest growing European G7 member.
Praises US economy under Biden, warns that Trump tariffs+tax risks “weakening the role of US Treasuries as global safe asset”, and blames subdued global investment on a “sharp uptick in trade policy uncertainty”. ~AA
Praises US economy under Biden, warns that Trump tariffs+tax risks “weakening the role of US Treasuries as global safe asset”, and blames subdued global investment on a “sharp uptick in trade policy uncertainty”. ~AA
January 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Bloody left wing markets / blob
I’m sure the RW media will be very positive about this news because they’re patriotic and want the country to do well. Right?
January 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I’m sure the RW media will be very positive about this news because they’re patriotic and want the country to do well. Right?
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Reeves may well be under pressure at the moment, but that pressure is not emanating from across the aisle. She battered Stride.
"Their economic strategy seems to be not to engage with the world's second largest economy, or indeed with our largest trading partner, the EU." ~AA
"Their economic strategy seems to be not to engage with the world's second largest economy, or indeed with our largest trading partner, the EU." ~AA
January 14, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Reeves may well be under pressure at the moment, but that pressure is not emanating from across the aisle. She battered Stride.
"Their economic strategy seems to be not to engage with the world's second largest economy, or indeed with our largest trading partner, the EU." ~AA
"Their economic strategy seems to be not to engage with the world's second largest economy, or indeed with our largest trading partner, the EU." ~AA
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Woman widely reported to have crashed the UK economy sends lawyer’s letter to UK Prime Minister telling him to stop saying I crashed the economy bit.ly/4fT0W3l
Liz Truss sends legal letter ordering Starmer to stop saying she crashed economy
‘Cease and desist’ letter accuses PM of harming her reputation and contributing to her losing her seat
bit.ly
January 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Woman widely reported to have crashed the UK economy sends lawyer’s letter to UK Prime Minister telling him to stop saying I crashed the economy bit.ly/4fT0W3l
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We have been knowing for a long time that Russia has been trying hard to destabilize European democracy. It’s a rather recent unad unfortunate development that the United States States including some key government advisers are trying the very same thing. on.ft.com/3DK2DTl
Musk examines how to oust Starmer as UK prime minister before next election
Technology billionaire interested in building support for another political party, notably Reform UK
on.ft.com
January 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We have been knowing for a long time that Russia has been trying hard to destabilize European democracy. It’s a rather recent unad unfortunate development that the United States States including some key government advisers are trying the very same thing. on.ft.com/3DK2DTl
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Always great but this ep of @thenewsagents.com is essential listening
Must listen especially @kemibadenochmp.bsky.social @robertjenrickmp.bsky.social
and huge thank you to @lewisgoodall.com @emilymaitlis.bsky.social @thenewsagents.com for getting the interview with Andrew Norfolk and for sharing the facts.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
and huge thank you to @lewisgoodall.com @emilymaitlis.bsky.social @thenewsagents.com for getting the interview with Andrew Norfolk and for sharing the facts.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
The journalist who exposed the grooming scandal breaks his silence
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 07/01/2025 · 32m
podcasts.apple.com
January 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Always great but this ep of @thenewsagents.com is essential listening
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These odds are liken to shorten far more in the next few years I would imagine. How often does the development of technology slow down?
‘Godfather of AI’ shortens odds of the technology wiping out humanity over next 30 years
‘Godfather of AI’ shortens odds of the technology wiping out humanity over next 30 years
December 27, 2024 at 9:56 PM
These odds are liken to shorten far more in the next few years I would imagine. How often does the development of technology slow down?
‘Godfather of AI’ shortens odds of the technology wiping out humanity over next 30 years
‘Godfather of AI’ shortens odds of the technology wiping out humanity over next 30 years
The Holdovers is the best new(ish) Christmas movie by a distance
December 26, 2024 at 11:49 PM
The Holdovers is the best new(ish) Christmas movie by a distance
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This is very good. 👇Anyone who works in the creative arts (books, music, art, comedy, podcasts, radio, TV, editing, etc) should be telling the U.K. government that copyright matters
On the AI copyright consultation
Should AI be allowed to train itself off this column?
If you’re a writer, should AI companies be allowed to use your work to train their models without your permission? This is a matter of concern for many writers – as it is for artists, musicians, and a...
www.spectator.co.uk
December 23, 2024 at 1:52 PM
This is very good. 👇Anyone who works in the creative arts (books, music, art, comedy, podcasts, radio, TV, editing, etc) should be telling the U.K. government that copyright matters
Slippery character but perhaps a good choice for this role. Job share with Farage anyone?
“No no no no no. Everyone who knows me...knows I’m heading towards Wiltshire not Washington.”
Peter Mandelson, who is now set to become the UK's Ambassador to the US, when asked by Kirsty Wark about the rumours in July earlier this year.
#Newsnight
Peter Mandelson, who is now set to become the UK's Ambassador to the US, when asked by Kirsty Wark about the rumours in July earlier this year.
#Newsnight
December 19, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Slippery character but perhaps a good choice for this role. Job share with Farage anyone?
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Billionaire gives party of millionaires - millions
December 10, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Billionaire gives party of millionaires - millions
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I'm waiting for our TikTok version of this article
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
December 10, 2024 at 3:06 PM
I'm waiting for our TikTok version of this article
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
www.economist.com/finance-and-...
See earlier post. This needs to be addressed asap before it’s too late
Since 2017, arts funding from national bodies, including for drama, has been cut by 16% in real terms across the UK.
In 2024, 41% of schools no longer enter any pupils for Drama GCSE.
In 2024, 41% of schools no longer enter any pupils for Drama GCSE.
Drama has a powerful positive impact on young people
As drama teaching faces cuts at school, it must be remembered the profound effect on society’s youth it has, and the force for good it is
centralbylines.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 7:26 PM
See earlier post. This needs to be addressed asap before it’s too late