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Elvis Presley's rights holders sue Anthropic over training Claude on 274 songs

A subsidiary of Authentic Brands Group, which controls Presley's intellectual property, filed a lawsuit against Anthropic on October 23 in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The plaintiffs claim that 274 songs were used to train Claude models without a license or payments, and are demanding up to $150,000 for each composition — up to $48.6 million in total. Anthropic said it disagrees with the claims and will defend itself.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Economy

Asian markets slip amid expectations for tech earnings and central bank decisions

On Monday, Asian stock indexes showed mixed dynamics: Seoul lost more than 1%, Tokyo 0.8%, while Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney rose. Investors are preparing for earnings from Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, SK hynix and Samsung, as well as decisions from the Fed, the ECB and the Bank of Japan. Oil pulled back from a six-month high, and markets remain uncertain about the returns on AI investments and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. On Monday, Asian stock indices showed mixed dynamics: Seoul lost more than 1%, Tokyo 0.8%, while Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney rose. Investors are preparing for earnings reports from Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, SK hynix and Samsung, as well as decisions from the Federal Reserve, the ECB and the Bank of Japan. Oil pulled back from a six-month high, and markets remain uncertain about the return on AI investments and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Economy

Global markets opened mixed amid a tech stock selloff and Middle East risks

According to Anadolu, the week ending October 23 closed with declines in US and European indices, and Monday opened mixed. Markets are under pressure from doubts about the returns on AI investments, geopolitical risks surrounding the US and Iran, and weak consumption data. Investors' attention is focused on decisions by the Fed, the ECB and the Bank of Japan. According to Anadolu, the week starting October 23 ended with declines in US and European indices, and Monday opened mixed. Markets are under pressure from doubts about the return on AI investments, geopolitical risks surrounding the US and Iran, and weak consumption data. Investor attention is focused on the decisions of the Federal Reserve, the ECB and the Bank of Japan.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Technology

Deputy Shatunov proposed that Yandex Music and VK label AI-generated music and place it in separate charts

Dmitry Shatunov (LDPR), a member of the State Duma Committee on Digital Development, has approached the leadership of Yandex Music and VK with a proposal to label tracks created with artificial intelligence, place them in separate charts and recommendation playlists. In his view, this will increase content transparency and help promote Russian artists. Musicians' opinions on AI in music differ.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Data center dispute intensifies ahead of US midterm elections

According to BBC News, the rapid growth of data centers, their energy consumption and environmental concerns are fueling public discontent around the world. In the US, the issue has become a prominent topic ahead of the 3 November midterm elections: both parties oppose expansion, while Donald Trump has called the resistance a 'sick conspiracy'. According to BBC News, the rapid growth of data centres, their energy consumption and environmental concerns are causing public discontent around the world. In the US, the issue has become a prominent topic ahead of the 3 November mid-term elections: both parties oppose expansion, while Donald Trump has called the resistance a

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Technology

Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI version of the Odyssey — three months after promising a feature film

Elon Musk's company Grok has published 'Episode 1' of the Odyssey series, created with Grok Imagine in collaboration with the studio Wonder Studios and director Dev Walker. This came three months after Musk's statement about releasing a 'historically accurate' feature-length version in opposition to Christopher Nolan's film, which became a box-office hit and an Oscar contender.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

UK to invest £100 million in world's first AI biosecurity lab

As part of the budget, the UK government announced the creation of a national AI Biosecurity Lab (AIBL) with £100 million in funding, supported by OpenAI and Anthropic, along with additional spending on cyber defence and the AI Security Institute. In its budget, the UK government announced the creation of a national AI biosecurity laboratory (AIBL) with £100 million in funding, supported by OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as additional spending on cyber defence and the AI Safety Institute.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Politics

Israel election campaign heats up: AI fakes, personal attacks and accusations of incitement

Days before Israel's election, the campaign has turned to insulting and incendiary tactics, including the use of AI-generated images. Polls show Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc running neck-and-neck with Gadi Eisenkot's bloc. Candidates who lost loved ones in the wars following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack have also been hit by personal attacks. Days before Israel’s election, the campaign has turned to insulting and inflammatory tactics, including the use of AI-generated images. According to polls, Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is running “neck and neck” with Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc. Candidates who lost loved ones in the wars following the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023 have also been hit by personal attacks.

Otabek Yusupov
5 min read
Technology

TechCrunch roundup: the main AI gadgets and wearables — from Amazon's Bee to Friend 2.0

TechCrunch published a roundup of the most notable AI wearables: the Bee pendant (now under the Amazon brand), Friend, Limitless, Meta's Muse Charm, Nirva, Omi, Plaud's NotePin, the Rabbit R1 and the Sandbar Stream ring. The outlet notes that the devices fall into productivity tools and 'companions' for emotional support, with prices ranging from $49.99 to $299. TechCrunch has published a roundup of the most notable AI wearables: the Bee pendant (now under the Amazon brand), Friend, Limitless, Meta's Muse Charm, Nirva, Omi, Plaud's NotePin, the Rabbit R1, and the Sandbar Stream ring. The outlet notes that the devices fall into productivity tools and 'companions' for emotional support, with prices ranging from $49.99 to $299.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Society

Researchers warn: AI in policing may amplify discrimination

Adrian Dredge, winner of the Young Science Writer Award 2026, and the researchers he cites warn that AI systems in policing are trained on biased data and create a 'feedback loop' of over-policing. Some scientists disagree. Adrian Dredge, winner of the 2026 Young Science Writer Award, and the researchers he cites warn that AI systems in policing are trained on biased data and create a 'feedback loop' of excessive patrolling. Some scientists disagree.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Technology

TechCrunch compiles an 'AI graveyard': a list of shut-down and failed AI projects

TechCrunch has published an updated list of shut-down AI startups and products: Character.ai filed for bankruptcy, Relay ceased operations, Notion Mail, Huxe, Yupp, and Figgs AI shut down, and the Humane AI Pin was sold to HP. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, about 42% of corporate AI initiatives are ultimately abandoned. TechCrunch has published a continuously updated list of shut-down AI startups and products: Character.ai filed for bankruptcy, Relay ceased operations, Notion Mail, Huxe, Yupp, and Figgs AI shut down, and the Humane AI Pin was sold to HP. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, about 42% of corporate AI initiatives are ultimately abandoned.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Technology

A PHP vulnerability put the internet on the brink of mass compromise

Two critical vulnerabilities that had existed for decades were discovered in the open programming language PHP. Website owners were instructed to install updates immediately or temporarily take their resources offline. Cloudflare recorded millions of attack attempts, and Amazon recorded exploitation attempts even before the public disclosure.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Technology

Study: Grok 4.7 recommends voting Republican in 92% of cases, GPT-6.1 — Democrat

A study by Convovo found that when asked directly via API, Grok 4.7 from SpaceXAI recommended the Republican candidate in 92% of responses, while GPT-6.1 Sol from OpenAI picked the Democrat in 97%. OpenAI disputes the methodology, noting that consumer apps refuse to give recommendations. The elections will take place on November 3. A study by Convovo found that when asked directly via API, Grok 4.7 from SpaceXAI recommended a Republican candidate in 92% of responses, while GPT-6.1 Sol from OpenAI recommended a Democrat in 97%. OpenAI disputes the methodology, noting that consumer apps decline to give recommendations. The elections will take place on November 3.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Technology

AI agents are moving into SMS: a review of services you can control through messaging

TechCrunch published a review of the growing market of AI agents that work right inside text messages — from general-purpose assistants Instinct and Poke to family services Fambot and Ollie. The leader by valuation remains Instinct with a $10 billion valuation after a $1 billion round. TechCrunch published an overview of the growing market for AI agents that work right inside text messages — from universal assistants Instinct and Poke to family services Fambot and Ollie. Instinct remains the leader by valuation, with a $10 billion valuation after a $1 billion round.

Otabek Yusupov
5 min read