Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review - AI's fair use case win, at-home camera surveillance tech, and iPhone's 'F1' ad annoys users
Jun 27, 2025
Joanna Stern, Senior Personal Tech Columnist at The Wall Street Journal, delves into the latest in personal technology and consumer electronics. She discusses a landmark federal ruling on AI’s fair use, which could reshape the future of copyrighted materials. The episode also highlights growing concerns over smart surveillance cameras amidst the escalating Mideast conflict, emphasizing cybersecurity. Additionally, listeners hear about Apple’s controversial marketing strategy for its new F1 film, which has users feeling invaded and frustrated.
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AI Training on Copyrighted Content
- A federal judge ruled that training AI on copyrighted books without permission counts as fair use because the AI doesn't reproduce entire works.
- This legal precedent supports AI companies' use of human-created content for training models under fair use doctrine.
Choose Secure Smart Cameras
- Prioritize buying smart home cameras from reputable, big tech companies that use encryption and secure cloud services.
- Avoid cheap, off-the-shelf cameras with low security which are easily hacked, especially in high-risk geopolitical contexts.
Market Forces vs Security
- Market forces push consumers toward cheap electronics, often at the cost of security.
- Bigger tech companies focus on privacy and encryption, making their products more secure but usually pricier.