Slate News ICYMI | Not Even Lawsuits Can Stop AI
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Jul 5, 2025 Tony Ho Tran, Senior Tech Editor at Slate, dives into the legal ramifications of AI as Meta secures a crucial victory in a lawsuit. The conversation reveals how generative AI technologies can jeopardize creative rights and user protections. Tran discusses the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI ownership and copyright, emphasizing the importance of media literacy in an evolving digital landscape. Tune in to explore how AI is reshaping our interactions and the urgent need for regulations to safeguard artists and everyday users.
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Tony's Smarter Child Memory
- Tony Tran fondly recalls using AIM's chatbot Smarter Child for jokes and conversation in the early 2000s.
- This early interaction illustrates the longstanding presence and evolution of AI in everyday life.
AI Is Already Everyday Reality
- AI tools like Google Maps and text predictors are everyday AI examples already integrated into life.
- AI's rise is unstoppable, useful, and poses legitimate fears for creatives vulnerable to automation.
AI Misinformation Risks
- AI-generated misinformation is dangerous because it sounds convincing despite being false.
- Examples include distortions in Grok, Elon Musk's AI, spreading false opinions on serious topics.
