AI Stole My Music! But Did It Do Anything Wrong?

It feels like discussions about how to effectively use AI are everywhere. But what would you do if you found out AI was giving your published work to others for free? That’s exactly the concern raised by a group of Chicago artists who claim that AI platform Mureka used and gave away their music without permission. Now, the artists are suing the AI company for … Continue reading AI Stole My Music! But Did It Do Anything Wrong?

No One Should Wait for Permission to Stay Alive in the Next Pandemic

If your house was on fire, would you waste time asking for permission to borrow your neighbor’s hose? Or would you grab it with no questions asked to save your home? To me, it felt like the house was burning down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, when it came to life-saving vaccines, countries were stuck waiting for permission from patent holders, delaying access to care … Continue reading No One Should Wait for Permission to Stay Alive in the Next Pandemic