📩 Adobe Sued Over AI Training on Pirated Books 📚

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• 📩 Adobe Sued Over AI Training on Pirated Books 📚

• 📩 Amazon Bets Big on AI with New Leadership 🚀

• 📩 AI Cracks Down on Fake Holiday Returns 🎁

• 📩 NVIDIA’s AI Hype Meets Market Reality Check ⚖️

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📩 Adobe Sued Over AI Training on Pirated Books 📚

• What: Adobe is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it trained its SlimLM AI model using pirated books—including works by plaintiff Elizabeth Lyon—via the SlimPajama dataset, which allegedly contains copyrighted material from the controversial Books3 collection.

• Why: This case adds to a growing wave of legal challenges against tech companies using copyrighted content without permission to train AI. It questions whether “open-source” datasets can ethically or legally include scraped, pirated works—especially when used commercially.

• Impact: If courts side with authors, it could force major changes in how AI models are trained—and who gets paid for the content that powers them.

As AI races forward, the legal system is playing catch-up. Will creators finally get a seat at the table—or just more courtroom battles? Let us know what you think!

📩 Amazon Bets Big on AI with New Leadership 🚀

• What: Amazon has appointed longtime AWS executive Peter DeSantis to lead a new internal AI organization focused on its Nova models, custom AI chips, and quantum computing—aiming to streamline how these technologies work together across Amazon’s cloud infrastructure.

• Why: This move signals Amazon’s serious push to compete in the enterprise AI space. With $50B recently committed to U.S. AI infrastructure and rumored investments in both Anthropic and OpenAI, Amazon is positioning itself as a foundational player in the AI ecosystem.

• Impact: By aligning models, hardware, and cloud software under one leader, Amazon could accelerate AI innovation—or reshape how businesses adopt AI tools at scale.

With DeSantis at the helm, Amazon’s AI engine is shifting into high gear. Will this be the push enterprises need to finally go all-in on AI? Stay tuned—we’ll be watching closely.

The Future of Shopping? AI + Actual Humans.

AI has changed how consumers shop by speeding up research. But one thing hasn’t changed: shoppers still trust people more than AI.

Levanta’s new Affiliate 3.0 Consumer Report reveals a major shift in how shoppers blend AI tools with human influence. Consumers use AI to explore options, but when it comes time to buy, they still turn to creators, communities, and real experiences to validate their decisions.

The data shows:

• Only 10% of shoppers buy through AI-recommended links

• 87% discover products through creators, blogs, or communities they trust

• Human sources like reviews and creators rank higher in trust than AI recommendations

The most effective brands are combining AI discovery with authentic human influence to drive measurable conversions.

Affiliate marketing isn’t being replaced by AI, it’s being amplified by it.

Download the full report to see what this means for your brand.

📩 AI Cracks Down on Fake Holiday Returns 🎁

• What: UPS-owned Happy Returns is piloting an AI tool this holiday season to detect fraudulent returns—like empty boxes or fake items—before they hit the warehouse. The system flags suspicious packages for human review, working with brands like Everlane, Revolve, and Under Armour.

• Why: With nearly 1 in 10 U.S. returns deemed fraudulent, retailers are losing an estimated $76.5 billion this year alone. AI offers a faster, smarter way to spot scams without slowing down legitimate customer refunds.

• Impact: If successful, this could reshape how retailers handle returns—cutting losses while keeping the experience smooth for honest shoppers.

As AI steps in to fight return fraud, one thing’s clear: the holidays just got a lot more high-tech. Could this be the end of “wardrobing” and fake box scams? We’ll be watching the results!

📩 NVIDIA’s AI Hype Meets Market Reality Check ⚖️

• What: NVIDIA’s stock dipped 3.82% to HK$170.94 on December 18 amid growing investor concerns about the long-term sustainability of its AI-driven revenue. While the company remains a leader in AI chips, questions are mounting over earnings transparency and whether the AI boom can keep fueling growth.

• Why: After a 37% surge over the past year, NVIDIA faces scrutiny over whether its AI investments can translate into stable, long-term profits. Analysts are watching closely—especially with earnings due in February 2026—and some worry that current valuations may be outpacing real-world business results.

• Impact: NVIDIA’s trajectory could set the tone for the entire AI hardware sector: if growth slows, it might cool investor enthusiasm industry-wide.

NVIDIA still has strong analyst support and a HK$352 price target—but the road ahead hinges on proving AI isn’t just hype. Are we witnessing a correction or a turning point? Stay tuned (and maybe check your portfolio).

A Framework for Smarter Voice AI Decisions

Deploying Voice AI doesn’t have to rely on guesswork.

This guide introduces the BELL Framework — a structured approach used by enterprises to reduce risk, validate logic, optimize latency, and ensure reliable performance across every call flow.

Learn how a lifecycle approach helps teams deploy faster, improve accuracy, and maintain predictable operations at scale.

Read the Full Guide

How to Quickly Create a Presentation Using AI

Go to Gemini and sign in.

Upload the document you want to use (PDF, Word or text file).

After uploading, open Tools and select “Canvas.”

Type your prompt: “Create a slide presentation from this document.”

When the presentation is ready, click Export to Slides.

Your deck will open in Google Slides, where you can edit and polish it.

📧 CC: An experimental AI productivity agent in Gmail by Google Labs. Get a personalized email briefing every morning and email CC anytime for help.

📹 Chunks: Turn raw video files to shareable shorts with basic text prompts

👀 Cekura: Monitor and test voice & chat AI agents.

🖱️ AIclicks: Optimize for AI search by tracking, analyzing, and improving your mentions in AI responses.

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