French Publishers Challenge Google AI Search Over Content Licensing

French publishers are asking France’s competition watchdog to decide whether Google AI Overviews and AI Mode must be negotiated separately from existing publisher licensing agreements.

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Could AI Increase Fossil Fuel Emissions in APAC Oil and Gas?

AI is expanding across APAC oil and gas operations, but new research suggests productivity gains could undermine emissions reductions even as operators deploy technology to improve efficiency.

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Spotify to Flag AI ‘Personas’ and Keep Them Out of Recommendations

Spotify will label AI-generated artist identities with AI Persona badges and exclude them from editorial and algorithmic recommendations by default.

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