AI CAN SCRAPE BOOKS

Plus Vibe Coding Still Needs The Human Touch

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UK Judge Upholds AI Training on Copyrighted Books as Fair Use

A U.S. judge just ruled AI firms can use copyrighted books to train models under "fair use," provided it’s transformative work—not just copy-paste. Anthropic scored a win, but they still face trial for allegedly using pirated copies. This decision could set major precedents for AI’s legal boundaries. 

I’ve Become an AI Vibe-Coding Convert—Here’s the Tea

I dove into “vibe coding”—using ChatGPT to whip up scripts and plugins for apps like Obsidian and Flow Launcher—and it straight-up saved me hours. Building tools without knowing proper code felt like a superpower. But yeah, debugging took way longer, and you still need to understand code enough to fix AI’s mistakes. 

Educators Warn AI Shortcuts Are Turning Kids Lazy (and Killing Attention Spans)

An MIT study using EEG scans found students relying on ChatGPT show way less brain activity, weaker memory, and dwindling focus versus peers using Google or writing solo. Teachers across the U.S. are sounding alarms: critical thinking is tanking, cheating is up, and students often don’t even grasp what they submit. 

AI-Powered Trucking Is Here—And It's Hitting High Gear

AI trucking tech is rapidly rolling out to combat driver shortages, rising costs, and faster delivery demands. Startups like Plus Automation, plus Waymo-owned Aurora conducting tests in Texas and Arizona, are enabling autonomous freight operations on public roads. Safety concerns, job shifts, and new regulations are in the fast lane. 

How Generative AI Is Remixing the Way We Write and Speak

Gen AI tools like ChatGPT are low-key changing our vocab. They push us to use words like “meticulous” and “delve,” filtering out slang and nuance. The result? Our writing feels more monotone and structured—less personal. It’s efficient, sure, but the emotional flavor’s taking a back seat. Want your voice back? Be deliberate. 

U.S. Lawmakers Push Bill to Ban Chinese AI from Federal Agencies

Bipartisan Congress members introduced the “No Adversarial AI Act,” aiming to block Chinese—and other adversarial nations'—AI models like DeepSeek from U.S. government use. Citing national security risks like intelligence ties and unauthorized chip access, the bill also sets a process for exemptions or safe relisting.

Stop Asking AI Dumb Questions—Save the Planet 🌍

Opinion: AI queries cost way more energy than a Google search—like 10× more. The bottom line? Random, fluff questions are eco-unfriendly. Instead, think before you type: ask smart, purposeful questions to reduce AI’s energy footprint. Make your chatbot convos count—Mother Earth will thank you.