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Reddit sues Anthropic over alleged scraping and commercial use of user data
- Reddit has filed a lawsuit against Anthropic PBC for unauthorized scraping and commercial use of user data to train AI models.
- The lawsuit accuses Anthropic of accessing Reddit more than 100,000 times without permission and using the data for its AI models.
- Reddit is seeking damages, disgorgement of profits, and a court order to block further use of its data by Anthropic.
- This lawsuit reflects a trend where AI companies are being sued for scraping and unauthorized use of data from other sites.
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Reddit Sues Anthropic, Alleging Unlawful Use of Data
- Reddit has sued artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, alleging the unlawful use of Reddit's data for training AI models.
- The lawsuit claims Anthropic used Reddit users' personal data without consent, leading to unauthorized commercial use of content. Reddit seeks damages and compliance with contractual and legal obligations.
- Reddit has agreements with OpenAI and Google for data use, but alleges that Anthropic breached rules. Anthropic spokesperson disagrees with Reddit's claims.
- Collaborations with OpenAI and Google were aimed at enhancing AI models' understanding of Reddit content. Reddit believes in connected internet and upholding data usage terms.
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Reddit sues AI company Anthropic for allegedly ‘scraping’ user comments to train chatbot
- Reddit has sued artificial intelligence company Anthropic for allegedly scraping user comments to train its chatbot.
- Reddit claims Anthropic used automated bots to access content despite being asked not to do so.
- Anthropic allegedly trained on personal data of Reddit users without their consent, as per Reddit.
- Reddit has entered licensing agreements with other companies to train AI but emphasizes user protections and consent.
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Reddit Sues Anthropic, Alleging “Unlawful Business Acts”
- Reddit has filed a lawsuit against AI start-up Anthropic, accusing it of breach of contract and engaging in 'unlawful and unfair business acts' by using Reddit's platform and data without authorization.
- Anthropic, known for its chatbot Claude and AI technologies, has been sued by Reddit despite earlier collaborations with the UK government to enhance public services using advanced AI.
- Reddit alleges that Anthropic disregarded data policies, scraped Reddit's platform without consent, and trained on personal data of Reddit users, leading to the lawsuit seeking damages and compliance with legal obligations.
- Reddit's lawsuit aims to compel Anthropic to respect its rules and seek damages, highlighting previous partnerships Reddit has established with companies like OpenAI and Google in the AI space.
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Reddit sues Anthropic for allegedly not paying for training data
- Reddit is suing Anthropic for allegedly using the site’s data to train AI models without a proper licensing agreement.
- This legal battle makes Reddit the first Big Tech company to challenge an AI model provider over training data practices.
- Several other publishers and individuals have also sued tech companies for training on their content without permission, such as The New York Times suing OpenAI and Microsoft, and Sarah Silverman suing Meta.
- Reddit is seeking compensatory damages and an injunction against Anthropic for allegedly scraping its content without authorization.
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Reddit users can now hide posts, comments, and NSFW history
- Reddit introduces a new privacy feature allowing users to hide posts and comments from subreddits they participate in, giving them more control over their user profiles.
- Users can now selectively hide posts and comments, with the default option still showing public posting and comment history unless curated.
- New customization options include settings to hide all public posts and comments, selectively hide posts and comments in specific subreddits, and a 'NSFW' toggle to hide NSFW content.
- Community moderators will have access to a user's profile for 28 days after certain interactions, with Reddit likely introducing these changes to deter the use of throwaway accounts for better engagement data.
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Jagex confirms ‘non-game dev’ layoffs, pauses work on Old School RuneScape custom server feature
- Developer Jagex has confirmed layoffs and a pause on development of Project Zanaris custom server feature for Old School RuneScape.
- Layoffs were made due to company restructuring, with a focus on RuneScape games and community growth, impacting non-game dev and non-player facing areas.
- Resources from Project Zanaris have been reallocated to ongoing improvements and new initiatives for Old School RuneScape, such as infrastructure enhancements and customization options.
- Recent updates include an AFK timer and UI enhancements for OSRS, and adjustments to gameplay elements like the Abyssal Sire boss fight in both Old School RuneScape and RuneScape.
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Reddit Rolls Out New Privacy Feature for User Profiles
- Reddit has introduced a new privacy feature allowing users to control the visibility of their content on their profiles.
- Users can now manage which posts and comments appear on their public profiles through the 'Content and Activity' setting.
- The update allows users to hide all public posts and comments, regulate visibility for NSFW content, and manage their follower count.
- While improving privacy, this feature does not offer complete anonymity as usernames will still be visible, and subreddit moderators can access public activity from the past 28 days.
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Reddit now lets you hide content, like posts and comments, from your user profile
- Reddit has introduced a new feature allowing users to control the visibility of their posts and comments on their profiles.
- Users can now hide all public posts and comments or selectively display content from specific communities.
- This offers a new layer of privacy but usernames will still be visible in communities.
- Reddit has also updated personal activity summaries to provide users with an overview of their activity based on the new settings.
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Star Trek Online outlines updates coming to its endeavor system today, including a rank raise
- Star Trek Online is updating its endeavor system with a rank raise, increasing the maximum rank from 750 to 1250.
- The update brings new perks such as boosts to armor penetration, recharge reduction for officer abilities, and ship damage increases.
- Players have mixed reactions to the updates, with some appreciating the enhancements while others point out existing issues like lack of mission variance and XP earning challenges for new players.
- The update, scheduled for release today, also includes new rewards like titles and a vanity shield, alongside additions to story, updates, and a new T6 battlecruiser.
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Reddit Is Silencing a Legitimate Project and Spreading False Information — Here’s What You Need to Know
- Reddit is facing criticism for actively censoring and spreading false information about a legitimate project called image-upscaling.net.
- Reddit is auto-deleting any mention of image-upscaling.net, shadowbanning users, and amplifying false claims about the project in Google search results.
- The project's developer, u/Healthy_Emergency105, has been silenced on Reddit, damaging his reputation by preventing him from addressing questions and technical details.
- This issue goes beyond individual moderators and highlights Reddit's platform-level control over narratives, raising concerns about trust, censorship, and misinformation propagation.
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Massively on the Go: Pokemon GO’s Delightful Days season starts with weekend-loaded June
- Pokemon Go is now in Scopely's hands, kicking off the Delightful Days season with a busy schedule of weekend events in June.
- Updates include move changes affecting various Pokemon like Lunala and Metagross, with Kleavor gaining relevance with a Bug Fast Move.
- Go Fest 2025 plays a significant role in the season, enhancing Zacian and Zamazenta with new forms and boosting their battle prowess.
- Special trades and bonuses, like double Daily Adventure Incense time, are highlighted for players to take advantage of.
- Event teasers feature new Pokemon introductions, Galarian starters getting Gmax forms, and potential appearances of Yamper/Boltund, Gimmighoul, and Dmax Latis.
- The introduction of the Go Pass, Global Go Fest, and varied events throughout June provide a packed schedule for Pokemon Go players.
- Raid details, Mega raids, Max Mondays, and Community Day plans for Jangmo-o offer diverse gameplay experiences in the month.
- The article also touches on new featured Pokemon, evolving meta strategies, and upcoming events like Ancients Recovered and Global Go Fest.
- Spotlight Hours with special perks like double transfer candy on June 17th add further elements to engage players in the evolving Pokemon Go landscape.
- As the Delightful Days season unfolds, players are advised to stay updated with Niantic's announcements and enjoy the dynamic gameplay offered.
- Massively OP's Andrew Ross serves as an expert in covering Pokemon Go and mobile MMOs, providing insights into the evolving world of augmented reality gaming.
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Reddit Knew I Was a Target — And They Let It Happen
- The author shares their experience of feeling targeted on Reddit, stating that Reddit staff knew about the situation but did not intervene to help or warn them.
- Reddit had a feature to hide browsing history, which was quietly removed, leaving users' data visible to admins, staff, and potentially to advertisers.
- Despite Meta having systems to notify users of possible compromise, Reddit did not inform the author about the situation. When the author reached out for help, they received no response even after months.
- The author believes that Reddit's actions indicate surveillance capitalism, where user privacy is compromised for various purposes, and states that Reddit is indifferent to the privacy concerns of its users.
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Helldivers 2 players successfully defend Super Earth after a messy bout of reviewbombing
- Players of Helldivers 2 successfully defended Super Earth after a messy reviewbombing incident following the game's latest content update.
- The game's Heart of Democracy update involved defending cities on Super Earth from an invasion, with a key city, Equality-on-Sea, coming close to falling but ultimately being saved.
- Confusion arose when Equality-on-Sea reached 99.9783% defense, leading to allegations of developer manipulation and a flood of negative reviews, particularly from Chinese fans.
- However, the game's Twitter account confirmed Super Earth's successful defense, highlighting Equality-on-Sea as one of the last surviving megacities, showcasing the resilience of the player community.
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Hex raises $70M to expand AI-powered data analytics platform
- Hex Technologies Inc. raises $70 million in new funding to expand operations and enhance its AI-powered data analytics platform.
- Founded in 2020 by former Palantir Inc. employees, Hex offers a collaborative data workspace aimed at improving data utilization in organizations.
- Hex's platform features a notebook-based interface supporting SQL, Python, and no-code inputs, along with an App Builder for creating interactive data applications without additional coding.
- The new funding, totaling $70 million, brings Hex's total raised amount to $172 million, with notable customers including Reddit, Cisco, NBA, and others.
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