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Big Tech firms
Coverage of Big Tech firms in the Nexus archive.
- Ed Husic says weakening copyright to benefit AI companies would betray Labor party’s ethos
Labor MP Ed Husic argues that weakening copyright laws to benefit AI companies would contradict the ALP's ethos, emphasizing the principle of fair pay for work. He also advocates for stricter regulations on big tech firms, aligning with a media union's call for tougher rules on AI's use of creative works.
- Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
The US military has signed eight new contracts with major technology companies to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming to transition into an 'AI-first' fighting force as outlined by the Pentagon.
- Australia forces Big Tech firms to pay for news or face a 2.25% tax
Australia is requiring major technology companies to pay for news content or face a 2.25% tax. The policy forces Big Tech to either compensate journalists or pay the government.