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Ring Partners With Flock Surveillance, Expands Police Video Access Through Neighbors App

Ring has launched a new integration with surveillance company Flock that allows law enforcement to request video footage from doorbell cameras through the Neighbors app. The Search Party feature, reportedly enabled by default, expands police access to residential surveillance networks. Privacy advocates express concerns about warrantless data sharing practices.

Expanding Surveillance Networks

Amazon’s Ring has integrated with video surveillance company Flock, creating new pathways for law enforcement agencies to access residential doorbell camera footage, according to reports. The partnership enables police departments using Flock’s Nova or FlockOS platforms to request video from Ring users through the company’s Neighbors app via a new Community Request program.

by Natalie Brooks
AISoftware

OpenAI Faces Backlash Over Sora 2’s Copyright Policy Reversal

OpenAI’s Sora 2 video app launched with a controversial opt-out copyright model that allowed users to generate content with protected characters. Within 72 hours, facing industry backlash, CEO Sam Altman announced a complete reversal to an opt-in system. The sudden policy change has analysts questioning OpenAI’s copyright strategy and timing.

OpenAI’s Controversial Copyright Approach

OpenAI’s rollout of its Sora 2 video application has sparked significant controversy in the entertainment industry, according to reports. The technology company initially launched the service with what sources indicate was a questionable rights model that permitted users to generate videos containing copyrighted content until rightsholders specifically opted out. This approach reportedly resulted in a massive wave of users creating content with protected characters from major franchises.

by Natalie Brooks
AISoftware

Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 AI Capabilities with Expanded Copilot Features

Microsoft is significantly expanding its Copilot AI integration within Windows 11 with new voice activation, visual analysis capabilities, and automated task features. The updates represent the company’s continued push to transform the Windows experience through generative AI technology, according to recent reports.

Windows 11 AI Integration Deepens with Copilot Expansion

Microsoft is rolling out significant enhancements to its artificial intelligence assistant within Windows 11, according to recent reports, with new voice activation, computer vision capabilities, and expanded functionality now becoming available to users. The updates represent the company’s continued effort to embed generative AI throughout its flagship operating system, sources indicate.

by Natalie Brooks
AITechnology

Spotify Warns Music Industry Must Embrace AI or Face Unregulated Innovation

Spotify has issued a stark warning that AI innovation in music will happen without proper rights protections if the industry doesn’t take leadership. The streaming giant announced new partnerships with major music labels to develop what it calls “artist-first AI music products” while criticizing AI companies that disregard copyright.

Streaming Giant Sounds Alarm on AI Copyright Concerns

Spotify has issued a forceful statement about the future of artificial intelligence in the music industry, warning that if established players don’t lead development, AI innovation will proceed without proper rights protections. According to reports from the company’s Thursday press release, Spotify emphasized that “stamping out the worst outcomes of Gen AI is an essential piece of the puzzle” for the music industry.

by Sarah Collins