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The New York Times has issued a cease and desist letter to AI search startup Perplexity, demanding that it halt the use of the publisher's content without permission.

TODAY IN MORNING AI

• At its MAX conference, Adobe introduced “Project Super Sonic“

• Amazon launched a new AI-driven creative suite for advertisers

• Google unveiled its AI-powered shopping experience

• Legal Showdown: New York Times vs. Perplexity in the Fight for Information

• AI fun fact

  and more…

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At its MAX conference, Adobe introduced “Project Super Sonic,” an experimental AI tool that creates custom sound effects for videos based on text prompts, object recognition, and voice imitation.

Amazon launched a new AI-driven creative suite for advertisers, featuring tools for generating video, audio, and animated image ads.

Google unveiled its AI-powered shopping experience, which includes personalized recommendations, AI-generated product briefs, and tools for finding deals.

Apple announced its new 7th generation iPad mini, priced at $499, making it the most affordable device to support Apple Intelligence, which will incorporate various AI features for writing and photo editing.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo presented TANGO, an AI system that generates realistic human speakers, movements, and gestures in sync with audio input.

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Legal Showdown: New York Times vs. Perplexity in the Fight for Information

The New York Times has issued a cease and desist letter to AI search startup Perplexity, demanding that it halt the use of the publisher's content without permission.

The NYT alleges that Perplexity's practice of utilizing its articles for AI-generated summaries infringes on copyright law, claiming unauthorized use of its journalism.

Despite previously indicating to the NYT that it would cease crawling its content, Perplexity's results still appear on the platform.

Perplexity has stated it is willing to collaborate with publishers and will respond to the notice by the October 30 deadline.

The NYT has previously taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft over similar issues, while other media organizations have also accused Perplexity of misusing their content.

Why this matters: As AI-driven search technology expands, news outlets are increasingly concerned about the potential loss of traffic and revenue to platforms that summarize their work. With no established legal precedents, this issue is unlikely to resolve itself anytime soon.

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AI FUN FACT
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Some classic cartoons were brought to life using early forms of AI! For instance, in the 1980s, animators experimented with computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create innovative effects in shows like "The Jetsons." Today, AI technologies are being used to automate animation processes, enhance character design, and even generate scripts, making the creative process faster and more dynamic!

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