Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss...

The boss of Google DeepMind says urgent research and smart rules are needed to keep AI safe. Leaders at a big summit want countries to work together on AI, but the US disagrees. They worry about bad uses of AI and losing control as it gets more powerful.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q3g0ln274o

SeeDance and the new media landscape...

SeeDance 2.0 is a powerful new AI tool that creates high-quality videos using popular characters, stirring excitement and legal concerns. Creative industries like Disney and major music labels are embracing AI by licensing their content to control and profit from this technology. The future will mix user-generated AI content with official licensed experiences, offering fans new ways to enjoy media while protecting creators’ rights.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://www.technollama.co.uk/seedance-and-the-new-media-landscape

What's the Most Valuable Skill for the AI Era?...

AI tools make tasks faster but can't replace human judgment. The most valuable skill today is clear thinking and good decision-making. Leaders must understand problems deeply to use AI well and avoid mistakes.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://decision.substack.com/p/whats-the-most-valuable-skill-for?triedRedirect=true

A quote from Tom Dale...

Many software engineers are facing mental health struggles right now. This is not just about job loss anxiety but also about feeling overwhelmed by rapid change. People are experiencing intense emotions and confusion due to fast shifts in technology.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/6/tom-dale/#atom-everything

Anthropic Insiders Afraid They’ve Crossed a Line...

Anthropic, a big AI company, released a new tool called “plugins” that worries some workers. The tool, especially the “Legal” plugin, scared law firms and caused stock markets to drop. Inside the company, employees fear AI might soon replace many jobs.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-agents-automation

Is the Great AI meltdown imminent? [NSFW]...

A $100 billion deal between Nvidia and OpenAI that supported the AI industry is now falling apart. Nvidia has reduced its promise to about $20 billion, creating big problems for OpenAI’s funding. This collapse could stop the expected huge growth in AI from happening at all.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/is-the-great-ai-meltdown-imminent?triedRedirect=true

AI Didn't Break Copyright Law, It Just Exposed How Broken It Already Was...

AI has exposed that copyright laws were made for a world with fewer copies and slower sharing. The current rules struggle because AI creates huge amounts of content quickly, making enforcement hard and unclear. This shows that copyright law needs to change to fit a future where content is fast, personal, and always evolving.

ORIGINAL LINK: https://jasonwillems.com/technology/2026/02/02/AI-Copyright/