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Leica Cameras now come with built in AI Defense

Leica Camera has introduced the M11-P, a camera that features Content Credentials, based on C2PA's open standard. Content Credentials automatically encrypts metadata, preserving details about where and when a photo was taken, editing history, and the tools used. It helps photojournalists protect their work from AI manipulation. Leica's hardware is the first to implement this system, empowering photographers to establish a chain of authenticity from capture to sharing. Content Credentials, an opt-in feature, can be erased. This innovation addresses concerns about image provenance in an age of AI-generated content.

Artists Hate the New AI Data Deletion Process

Artists and writers are frustrated with AI companies using their work without consent. Some companies offer "opt-out" programs, but Meta's approach is criticized for its complexity and limited effectiveness. Meta insists on providing evidence for data removal, but the lack of transparency about their training data makes it challenging for artists. In reality, their data deletion request form is not a true opt-out tool.

Meta’s AI Research head wantsto Change Open Source Learning

Meta's FAIR center released the Llama 2 language model with a limited open-source license, raising questions about its true openness. FAIR's Joelle Pineau acknowledges the balance between sharing information and protecting Meta's business interests. The company's history with projects like PyTorch influences their approach to openness. They work with industry groups to develop guidelines for safe AI deployment, emphasizing collaboration. The debate over AI model licensing and the need for rethinking open-source licenses continues, with OSI exploring solutions. Ultimately, openness in AI should include acknowledging risks and welcoming feedback.

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