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· Nov 14
#StarterPack emphasis on platforms, competition law, digital rights, tech regulation, press freedom, market dominance, surviellance capitalism, and tech landscape within EU (Copyright Directive, Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, Digital Fairness Act, GDPR & AI Act). bsky.app/starter-pack...
The EU plans to designate WhatsApp's Channels as a Very Large Online Platform via DSA, requiring it to meet moderation and transparency standards — Meta Platforms Inc.'s messaging service WhatsApp will face stricter rules #moderation www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
WhatsApp Set to Face Stricter Content Moderation Rules in the EU
Meta Platforms Inc.’s messaging service WhatsApp will face stricter rules under the European Union’s content moderation rulebook, as the bloc increases scrutiny of social media.
www.bloomberg.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The EU plans to designate WhatsApp's Channels as a Very Large Online Platform via DSA, requiring it to meet moderation and transparency standards — Meta Platforms Inc.'s messaging service WhatsApp will face stricter rules #moderation www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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“OpenAI argued its AI models didn’t store/copy specific training data but, rather, reflected what they learned based on the entire training data set. Since the output was generated as a result of user inputs (prompts), it wasn’t the defendants, but the respective user who would be liable for it.”
OpenAI used song lyrics in violation of copyright laws, German court says
MUNICH (Reuters) -OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT violated German copyright laws by reproducing lyrics from songs by best-selling musician Herbert Groenemeyer and others, a court ruled on Tuesday, in a clos...
ca.finance.yahoo.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“OpenAI argued its AI models didn’t store/copy specific training data but, rather, reflected what they learned based on the entire training data set. Since the output was generated as a result of user inputs (prompts), it wasn’t the defendants, but the respective user who would be liable for it.”
Is there such a thing as an "outside website" these days?
These buttons were used to hoover up data.
venturebeat.com/ai/meta-retu...
These buttons were used to hoover up data.
venturebeat.com/ai/meta-retu...
venturebeat.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Is there such a thing as an "outside website" these days?
These buttons were used to hoover up data.
venturebeat.com/ai/meta-retu...
These buttons were used to hoover up data.
venturebeat.com/ai/meta-retu...
“Fifteen years ago, the internet was an escape from the real world. Now the real world is an escape from the internet.” / Noah Smith
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
“Fifteen years ago, the internet was an escape from the real world. Now the real world is an escape from the internet.” / Noah Smith
Why AI Opt-Out Systems Don’t Work copyrightalliance.org/why-opt-out-... @copyrightalliance.org
Why AI Opt-Out Systems Don’t Work | Copyright Alliance
Throughout the history of the United States, our copyright system has always been an opt-in system. That means if someone wants to use a copyrighted work, they have to get permission from the copyrigh...
copyrightalliance.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Why AI Opt-Out Systems Don’t Work copyrightalliance.org/why-opt-out-... @copyrightalliance.org
The European Commission consultation on cross-border trade rules and audiovisual services exemption reflects the tension between protecting national film industries and local language content through copyright and territoriality measures www.netopia.eu/eu-geo-block...
From Geo-Blocking to Geo-Enabling: A Tool For Growth - Netopia
The EU’s Geo-Blocking Regulation review reignites debate over Europe’s single market, cultural diversity, and protection of local languages in film and TV.
www.netopia.eu
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The European Commission consultation on cross-border trade rules and audiovisual services exemption reflects the tension between protecting national film industries and local language content through copyright and territoriality measures www.netopia.eu/eu-geo-block...
In other words, it survived by respecting copyright
versus
"copyright battles that threatened to bankrupt the beloved library project. In the end, the fight led to more than 500,000 books being removed from the Archive’s “Open Library.”"
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
versus
"copyright battles that threatened to bankrupt the beloved library project. In the end, the fight led to more than 500,000 books being removed from the Archive’s “Open Library.”"
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Internet Archive’s legal fights are over, but its founder mourns what was lost
“We survived, but it wiped out the library,” Internet Archive’s founder says.
arstechnica.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
In other words, it survived by respecting copyright
versus
"copyright battles that threatened to bankrupt the beloved library project. In the end, the fight led to more than 500,000 books being removed from the Archive’s “Open Library.”"
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
versus
"copyright battles that threatened to bankrupt the beloved library project. In the end, the fight led to more than 500,000 books being removed from the Archive’s “Open Library.”"
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
They socialise the costs
Then privatise the profits.
Then privatise the profits.
Unbelievable -- all too believable. Sam Altman asks federal government to provide loan guarantees for the billion dollar investments in data centers, then lies about it. @garymarcus.bsky.social h/t @davekarpf.bsky.social
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Sam Altman’s pants are totally on fire
Even for him, his latest whopper is something
substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
They socialise the costs
Then privatise the profits.
Then privatise the profits.
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Ireland has maxed out its grid, kowtowing to tech.
The local housing market can't meet demand, because the grid has been gazumped by AI
The local housing market can't meet demand, because the grid has been gazumped by AI
During an interview, Satya Nadella says Microsoft faces a power shortage, not a compute one, which could leave "chips sitting in inventory that I can't plug in" (Jowi Morales/Tom's Hardware)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
November 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Ireland has maxed out its grid, kowtowing to tech.
The local housing market can't meet demand, because the grid has been gazumped by AI
The local housing market can't meet demand, because the grid has been gazumped by AI
Europe thrives on SMEs - many the creative engine of the world!
Europe cannot regain global competitiveness without a strong industry
Europe cannot regain global competitiveness without a strong industry
The 2020s, so far, have been a decade of awakening in Europe. A real debate has emerged about the energy strategy and the protection of European values, people, and the future. It is important to accept that we may think differently, but now we must focus on the goals we can agree on, and priorities must be calmly but quickly re-evaluated. We must accept that the path to a sustainable, prosperous and energy-independent Europe is now different from what we imagined a few years ago.
dlvr.it
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Europe thrives on SMEs - many the creative engine of the world!
Illegal IPTV isn’t harmless entertainment — it’s organised crime. - ©️ Federation Against Copyright Theft’s Jonathan Bray and Tim Luckhurst exposed how streaming piracy is tied to money laundering, fraud and major criminal networks.
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/30/f...
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/30/f...
FACT investigators warn of illegal IPTV dangers
FACT Investigations Supervisor Jonathan Bray and Internet Investigator Tim Luckhurst recently talked to the IP Crime Group, a membership of representatives from
www.advanced-television.com
November 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Illegal IPTV isn’t harmless entertainment — it’s organised crime. - ©️ Federation Against Copyright Theft’s Jonathan Bray and Tim Luckhurst exposed how streaming piracy is tied to money laundering, fraud and major criminal networks.
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/30/f...
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/30/f...
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Over half of all Digital Fairness Act feedback came from business groups — showing industry voices dominated the 2025 consultation. 📊 #DigitalFairnessAct #EURegulation #CSAM #Games newsletter.digitalfairnessact.com/p/which-comp...
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Over half of all Digital Fairness Act feedback came from business groups — showing industry voices dominated the 2025 consultation. 📊 #DigitalFairnessAct #EURegulation #CSAM #Games newsletter.digitalfairnessact.com/p/which-comp...
DK withdraws EU "Chat Control" proposal forcing tech cos to scan msgs for CSAM, supports voluntary scanning instead. www.euractiv.com/news/danish-...
Danish Presidency backs away from 'chat control' | Euractiv
The Danes will seek to propose a voluntary detection regime in the CSAM proposal, instead of controversial mandatory detection orders
www.euractiv.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
DK withdraws EU "Chat Control" proposal forcing tech cos to scan msgs for CSAM, supports voluntary scanning instead. www.euractiv.com/news/danish-...
YouTube looking to downsize...
"YouTube is conducting a 'voluntary exit program' with severance for US-based employees, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday." techcrunch.com/2025/10/29/y...
YouTube announces 'voluntary exit program' for US staff | TechCrunch
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan told employees about the program via an internal memo on Wednesday.
techcrunch.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
YouTube looking to downsize...
Data-center construction is projected to represent 2-3% of U.S. GDP in coming years. In the 1900s, railroad construction contributed about 6%. Railroads transformed America, generating significant but uneven prosperity, and sparked one of history's largest speculative bubbles.
This story won't go away.
Look at Ireland where the grid is maxed causing new house building to stall due to limits on capacity (note 20% of Ireland's power goes to data centres) ⏬️⏬️⏬️
Look at Ireland where the grid is maxed causing new house building to stall due to limits on capacity (note 20% of Ireland's power goes to data centres) ⏬️⏬️⏬️
Data centers are beginning to put intense pressure on America’s electrical grid. Data centers “are perhaps bigger, by an order of magnitude, than anything we’ve connected to the grid before,” an energy executive said.
October 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Data-center construction is projected to represent 2-3% of U.S. GDP in coming years. In the 1900s, railroad construction contributed about 6%. Railroads transformed America, generating significant but uneven prosperity, and sparked one of history's largest speculative bubbles.
This story won't go away.
Look at Ireland where the grid is maxed causing new house building to stall due to limits on capacity (note 20% of Ireland's power goes to data centres) ⏬️⏬️⏬️
Look at Ireland where the grid is maxed causing new house building to stall due to limits on capacity (note 20% of Ireland's power goes to data centres) ⏬️⏬️⏬️
Data centers are beginning to put intense pressure on America’s electrical grid. Data centers “are perhaps bigger, by an order of magnitude, than anything we’ve connected to the grid before,” an energy executive said.
Inside the Data Centers That Train A.I. and Drain the Electrical Grid
A data center, which can use as much electricity as Philadelphia, is the new American factory, creating the future and propping up the economy. How long can this last?
www.newyorker.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This story won't go away.
Look at Ireland where the grid is maxed causing new house building to stall due to limits on capacity (note 20% of Ireland's power goes to data centres) ⏬️⏬️⏬️
Look at Ireland where the grid is maxed causing new house building to stall due to limits on capacity (note 20% of Ireland's power goes to data centres) ⏬️⏬️⏬️
Over half of all Digital Fairness Act feedback came from business groups — showing industry voices dominated the 2025 consultation. 📊 #DigitalFairnessAct #EURegulation #CSAM #Games newsletter.digitalfairnessact.com/p/which-comp...
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Over half of all Digital Fairness Act feedback came from business groups — showing industry voices dominated the 2025 consultation. 📊 #DigitalFairnessAct #EURegulation #CSAM #Games newsletter.digitalfairnessact.com/p/which-comp...
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🚨CREATOR GROUPS in Australia are celebrating after the government ruled out a copyright exception that would have allowed AI developers to train their generative models on creative content without the consent of rightsholders. Full story: grahamlovelace.substack.com/p/creators-c...
Creators cheer as Australian government rules out copyright exception for AI developers
Attorney general backs creative sector as she launches consultation on copyright laws
grahamlovelace.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
🚨CREATOR GROUPS in Australia are celebrating after the government ruled out a copyright exception that would have allowed AI developers to train their generative models on creative content without the consent of rightsholders. Full story: grahamlovelace.substack.com/p/creators-c...
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PERSPECTIVE
Why Europe’s Resistance to Big Tech Matters for the Future of Democracy
www.techpolicy.press/why-europes-...
Why Europe’s Resistance to Big Tech Matters for the Future of Democracy
www.techpolicy.press/why-europes-...
Why Europe’s Resistance to Big Tech Matters for the Future of Democracy | TechPolicy.Press
We are witnessing the fusion of corporate and state power take institutional form, writes Courtney C. Radsch.
www.techpolicy.press
October 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
PERSPECTIVE
Why Europe’s Resistance to Big Tech Matters for the Future of Democracy
www.techpolicy.press/why-europes-...
Why Europe’s Resistance to Big Tech Matters for the Future of Democracy
www.techpolicy.press/why-europes-...
PERSPECTIVE
Why Europe’s Resistance to Big Tech Matters for the Future of Democracy
www.techpolicy.press/why-europes-...
Why Europe’s Resistance to Big Tech Matters for the Future of Democracy
www.techpolicy.press/why-europes-...
Why Europe’s Resistance to Big Tech Matters for the Future of Democracy | TechPolicy.Press
We are witnessing the fusion of corporate and state power take institutional form, writes Courtney C. Radsch.
www.techpolicy.press
October 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
PERSPECTIVE
Why Europe’s Resistance to Big Tech Matters for the Future of Democracy
www.techpolicy.press/why-europes-...
Why Europe’s Resistance to Big Tech Matters for the Future of Democracy
www.techpolicy.press/why-europes-...
Digital Service Taxes aim to ensure fairer wealth distrib from dominant tech platforms' user extraction via tax avoidance, IP violations, & illegal monopoly exploitation.
cdn.table.media/assets/free_... #eupolicy #techpolicy #brussels
cdn.table.media/assets/free_... #eupolicy #techpolicy #brussels
cdn.table.media
October 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Digital Service Taxes aim to ensure fairer wealth distrib from dominant tech platforms' user extraction via tax avoidance, IP violations, & illegal monopoly exploitation.
cdn.table.media/assets/free_... #eupolicy #techpolicy #brussels
cdn.table.media/assets/free_... #eupolicy #techpolicy #brussels
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Should we worry about AI's circular deals?
AI companies are borrowing more money to invest more in AI...
www.noahpinion.blog/p/should-we-...
AI companies are borrowing more money to invest more in AI...
www.noahpinion.blog/p/should-we-...
October 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Should we worry about AI's circular deals?
AI companies are borrowing more money to invest more in AI...
www.noahpinion.blog/p/should-we-...
AI companies are borrowing more money to invest more in AI...
www.noahpinion.blog/p/should-we-...
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World map of copyright lawsuits v AI companies [80 suits filed]
October 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
World map of copyright lawsuits v AI companies [80 suits filed]
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