Tech giant Apple is reportedly negotiating with major news publishers, such as Condé Nast, NBC News, and IAC, to obtain licenses for their news archives to train their generative AI systems. The negotiations involve multi-year deals worth at least $50 million, according to The New York Times.

While some news executives have expressed optimism about partnering with Apple, the response from publishers is mixed. Publishers are concerned about potential legal liabilities arising from Apple’s use of their content since Apple’s plans for news and generative AI are reportedly vague, adding to publishers’ concerns. Apple’s recent AI efforts may have gained less attention…

more

David Moyes prepares to take charge of West Ham against his old club Manchester United at the London Stadium on Saturday with the polarised attitudes around his stint as manager hardening in the wake of the EFL Cup hammering at Liverpool.

The Scot divides opinion in a rather strange way in east London. After keeping the club up, then being brutally disposed of in favour of Manuel Pellegrini in 2018, Moyes returned ‘home’ in 2019, with the club 17th in the table, one point above the relegation zone, and kept the Hammers in the Premier League…

more

REFORMING THE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ARCHITECTURE FOR HEALTH EMERGENCIES

With the tremendous toll and trauma that the pandemic inflicted worldwide still fresh, global readiness for future pandemic threats remains a top concern. Countries around the world are deep into negotiating two intergovernmental legal agreements to improve global preparedness and response to health emergencies. One process is being led by Member States through the Intergovernmental Negotiating…

more

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has compared Fluminense’s style of football with the great Brazilian teams of the 20th century as his side prepares for the Club World Cup final against the South American champions.

City reached Friday’s showpiece in Saudi Arabia with a 3-0 win over Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds. “The way they play, we’ve never faced, never,” said Guardiola. “I love it. I love the build-up. I love how they associate between each other.” Guardiola’s side are looking to become the fourth English club to win the trophy…

more