Controversy Arises from Leak of Artist Database Used to Train Midjourney AI

The artist database used for training the generative AI program Midjourney has been leaked, sparking widespread controversy on social media and within the art community. The leaked list includes some well-known artists such as Banksy and David Hockney. The incident has drawn criticism on social media, involving over 16,000 artists, and has also led to copyright lawsuits. Midjourney CEO David Holz has confirmed the use of names of over 4,000 artists for generative AI training.

Covering All Family AI Needs? Microsoft May Allow Microsoft 365 Family Members to Share Copilot Quotas

Microsoft is reportedly planning to adjust the distribution of Copilot benefits, with plans to remove the restriction that only the primary subscriber can use it. This would allow Microsoft 365 Family and Premium primary subscribers to share Copilot and AI features with up to five family members. According to Neowin, after the adjustment, the primary subscriber would also be able to manage AI access for minor family members. Currently, Microsoft's official support page still states that this feature is reserved for the primary subscriber.

Commercialization of Large Models Accelerates, Keling AI Aims for Hong Kong IPO and May Open a New Stage for Generative AI Listings

Kuaishou's AI video service provider, Keling AI, has been reported to be preparing for an IPO in Hong Kong, with selected underwriters including CICC, Goldman Sachs, and UBS. It plans to raise at least $1 billion, aiming to list as early as 2026. Related discussions are still ongoing, and details may change. The official has not yet publicly responded. The news has attracted widespread attention from the capital market and the technology industry, with Keling AI viewed as a key company in the domestic generative AI video sector.

Musk Breaks the Gatekeeper Barrier! Grok Bot Will Integrate Top AI Models Like Claude

Musk announced on X that Grok Bot will no longer rely solely on its self-developed Grok model, but will shift to a task-oriented hybrid architecture of multiple models. The system uses the best output as the sole standard, automatically selecting and calling the most suitable backend model, without being limited to its own technology. For complex text, image, or audio tasks, it can flexibly call industry-leading third-party models such as Claude Opus 5.5, Midjourney, and Suno.

OpenAI Confirms Delaying IPO Plans, Sam Altman Says 2026 IPO Is Unwise

OpenAI CEO Altman said he is not in a hurry to go public, and believes launching an IPO in 2026 is not wise. Despite previous reports that the company had secretly submitted an application, he emphasized that the company will only enter the capital market when its operations are fully ready and AI's societal applications are sufficiently mature, directly denying the possibility of completing the IPO by 2026.

EU Cracks Down on Generative AI! ChatGPT and Reddit Ordered to Comply with the Strictest Digital Services Act

The EU has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as 'very large online platforms' due to their monthly active users exceeding 45 million in the EU, requiring them to fully comply with the Digital Services Act. This move marks the expansion of EU digital regulation into the generative AI field, with platforms facing stricter scrutiny.