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Anthropic's Copyright Quagmire: Michigan Authors and Universities File Suit

Michigan authors and universities have slapped AI giant, Anthropic, with a copyright lawsuit. The accusation? Utilizing pirated books for training their Claude language models. A U.S. judge ruled that using purchased digitized books is fair use, but downloading pirated ones crosses a legal line. The case ended in a class-action settlement with claims of up to $3,000 per book. Local ties include Michigan authors and universities caught in the digital crossfire.

Jan 20

Anthropic's Copyright Quagmire: Michigan Authors and Universities File Suit

From Classroom to Cosmos: High Schoolers Join NASA's Solar Storm Study

Morrison High School students, alongside peers from 18 schools, are making cosmic waves by joining NASA's SunRISE Ground Radio Lab. This initiative, a collaboration with the University of Michigan, empowers students with $500 low-cost antenna kits to track solar radio waves and study coronal mass ejections, key to predicting space weather. The program's mission is twofold: to bolster space weather insights and inspire tomorrow's STEAM experts.

Jun 29

From Classroom to Cosmos: High Schoolers Join NASA's Solar Storm Study

High Schoolers Become Space Weather Trackers with U of M and NASA Partnership

High school students are joining forces with NASA and the University of Michigan (U of M) to track solar storms. This innovative partnership involves 18 schools monitoring solar radio bursts using U of M designed antenna kits. These early indicators of geomagnetic storms offer students hands-on experience in assembling antennas, data collection, and analysis as part of the SunRISE Ground Radio Lab. This project is not only a leap in scientific curiosity but also a valuable contributor to NASA’s satellite prep work to closely observe solar radio emissions.

Jun 25

High Schoolers Become Space Weather Trackers with U of M and NASA Partnership

University of Michigan Launches Innovative AI Policy Course for Winter 2025!

Join Professor Betsey Stevenson at the University of Michigan this Winter 2025 for an advanced dive into the intersection of AI, policy, and the future of work through their ground-breaking course, PubPol 750.015. Delve into the impact of AI on labor markets, income inequality, and more, while exploring crucial policy interventions and ethical considerations. Secure your spot and prepare for the next wave of AI-driven industry transformation.

Dec 28

University of Michigan Launches Innovative AI Policy Course for Winter 2025!