Topic: licensing agreements
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How LLMs Are Changing Publisher Payments in Search
The rise of generative AI and answer engines is disrupting the traditional search model, drastically reducing referral traffic to publishers and creating an uncertain financial landscape for digital content. In response, three primary compensation models are emerging: usage-based revenue sharing,...
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Smart Rings: The Future of Wearable Tech?
A US trade ruling has blocked several smart ring brands from importing devices into the American market, following a patent infringement case brought by market leader Oura against competitors. The broad patent at the center of the dispute covers a fundamental hardware design for smart rings, shap...
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John Wick Hex to Be Delisted Soon – Act Fast!
John Wick Hex will be delisted from digital storefronts on July 17, with unclear reasons, possibly due to licensing agreements. Players can still purchase and keep the game before the deadline, and physical editions remain unaffected; the game shifted publishers earlier this year. Humble Bu...
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AI Companies Now Face a New Web Payment System
The Really Simple Licensing (RSL) standard is a new framework that allows web publishers to specify and enforce compensation terms when their content is used for training AI systems, with support from major platforms like Reddit and Yahoo. RSL builds on the robots.txt protocol by adding financial...
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Penske Media Sues Google Over AI Overviews Revenue Loss
Penske Media Corporation is suing Google for using its content in AI-generated search summaries without compensation, causing significant financial harm. The lawsuit alleges Google leverages its search dominance to force publishers into accepting AI use of their material or risk lower visibility ...
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Spotify Aims to Dominate Video Streaming Next
Spotify is launching a major video initiative by integrating music videos into its app, aiming to evolve from an audio-first platform into a comprehensive video service that rivals YouTube and TikTok. This strategic pivot is driven by the need to capture more user attention and improve monetizati...
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Update Adds Attack on Titan Armor as Paid DLC
Patch 1.1.6 for Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces two free quests, including a limited-time crossover with Attack on Titan where protagonists investigate a titanic threat. The Attack on Titan quest is time-limited, ending on December 22nd, and its featured armor set is only available through a ...
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Business Insider allows AI-generated drafts without reader disclosure, report says
Business Insider has officially allowed its journalists to use AI for drafting articles without requiring disclosure to readers, making it one of the first major outlets to adopt such a policy. The guidelines emphasize that while AI can assist in drafting, journalists remain fully accountable for...
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