📚 Internet Archive Ruling, Intel Goes External, & Robotaxi Reliance on Humans
Good morning. It’s Thursday, September 05. Today we are covering:
The Internet Archive Loses Its Appeal of a Major Copyright Case
Intel announces cancellation of 20A process node for Arrow Lake, goes with external nodes instead, likely TSMC [Updated]
How Self-Driving Cars Get Help From Humans Hundreds of Miles Away
YouTube to restrict teenagers' exposure to videos about weight and fitness
Kaspersky offloads U.S. antivirus customers to Pango Group
Let’s dive in
The Internet Archive Loses Its Appeal of a Major Copyright Case
By Kate Knibbs via WIRED
The US Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that the Internet Archive violated copyright laws with its book digitization project, rejecting its fair use defense.
The case originated from the National Emergency Library initiative, where multiple people could access the same digital book simultaneously, leading to a lawsuit by major publishers like Hachette and Penguin Random House.
Although the Internet Archive lost the appeal, the court emphasized that it operates as a nonprofit, and further legal challenges, including from music labels, could threaten its existence.
𝕏: it's impossible to overstate how important the internet archive has been for filling in gaps in access for any writer looking to do good work without a university affiliation! what is happening is really bad for everyone - Erin Vanderhoof (@vanderhoofy)
By Paul Alcorn via Tom's Hardware
Intel has canceled plans to use its 20A process node for the upcoming Arrow Lake processors, opting for external manufacturing instead.
The company will now use external nodes for all compute tiles in the Arrow Lake chips, likely sourced from TSMC.
Intel will still handle the packaging of these chips after assembling them from the external components.
𝕏: Ok, Intels decision to skip Intel 20A caught me by surprise. Somehow I find it difficult to make a good twist out of it. On one hand, it shows confidence in Intel 18A, but it also means that Intel will go back to relying entirely on TSMC for Arrow Lake. - Andreas Schilling (@aschilling)
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How Self-Driving Cars Get Help From Humans Hundreds of Miles Away
By Cade Metz via The New York Times
Zoox, an Amazon-owned self-driving car company, relies on remote human assistance for its autonomous taxis when they face challenges, such as navigating construction zones or emergency vehicles.
Although promoted as fully autonomous, self-driving cars from companies like Zoox, Waymo, and Cruise still need human technicians to intervene in unexpected scenarios, often remotely from command centers.
The cost and complexity of remote assistance raise concerns about the economic feasibility of replacing traditional ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft with driverless vehicles.
YouTube to restrict teenagers' exposure to videos about weight and fitness
By Dan Milmo via The Guardian
YouTube will stop recommending videos to teenagers that idealize specific fitness levels, body weights, or physical features, to prevent harm from repeated exposure.
Although teens can still view such content, YouTube's algorithm will no longer push them toward related "rabbit holes" after watching these videos.
The decision is part of a broader effort, influenced by the UK Online Safety Act, to protect children from harmful content and ensure tech companies assess the risks posed by their algorithms.
Kaspersky offloads U.S. antivirus customers to Pango Group
By Sam Sabin via Axios
Pango is acquiring Kaspersky Lab's U.S. antivirus customers after the Commerce Department's ban on Kaspersky's software, affecting about 1 million users.
Customers will transition to Pango's Ultra AV antivirus brand with no disruption in service, as Kaspersky winds down its U.S. operations due to the ban.
The deal eliminates Kaspersky's presence in the U.S., addressing long-standing concerns about potential Kremlin influence over the cybersecurity firm.
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