Authors Guild, Co-Plaintiffs Seek Summary Judgment in OpenAI Case - Publishers Daily

This one is confusing to me.

Panzer's first stop in the Catosphere today was at the Publishers Daily site. There our traveling kitty pilot found a post about the court case against OpenAI and Microsoft

 

The court case involves copyright infringement because the plaintiffs say OpenAI fed books into it LLMs. OpenAI says it was "Fair Use". 

 

Panzer says, "Another copyright case." 

 

 Note: Ths is a very long post. You should bring your lunch to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to OpenAI Case 

AI: Copyright Challenges Now Includes a New York Times Lawsuit - Publishing Perspectives

There are a lot of links included in the post.

Panzer was out tootling around in the Catosphere when he decided to make a stop at the Publishing Perspectives site. There he discovered a post about a new lawsuit against OpenAI.

According to Porter Anderson's post, the New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microscoft. The lawsuit accuses them of using the New York Times articles "to train chatbots." The lawsuit also brings up the issue of copyright infringement since the articles were used without permission or payment. The post also contains information about other lawsuits and links to other posts with more information about the lawsuits.

Panzer says, "This could get very interesting."

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

To read the post tootle over to New York Times lawsuit

Bing is now the default search for ChatGPT - The Verge

It's going to be a long weekend.

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to The Verge site. There he found a post about ChatGPT and Microsoft.

 

The post by Tom Warren says effective May 23 Microsoft Bing became ChatGPT Plus' default search engine. Plus is the paid version of ChatGPT. The free version will get a plug-in "soon" to allow the same Bing functionality.

Panzer says, "Like nobody saw that coming after all the bazillion kitty treats Microsoft gave OpenAI."

 

Note:This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea for your reading today.

 

To read the post tootle over to Chat GPT and Bing

Microsoft's AI Bing Chatbot Fumbles Answers, Wants To "Be Alive' And Has Named Itself ... - Forbes

Today, Panzer found an interesting post at the Forbes site. It's a post about Microsoft's new Bing chatbot. The post is by Q.ai.

 

Kind of scary isn't it.

The post explains some of the wrong answers the chatbot gave users, some of the insults and strange things it "said" to and about people and itself.

 

Panzer says, "You can read the post or, if you prefer, you can listen to it."

 

Note: To listen to the post, Click the Listen to article button at the beginning of the post. It's seven minutes long. Bring a cup of cocoa and a chocolate chip cookie (biscuit) for today's reading/listening selection.

 

To read the postt tootle over to Microsoft's Bing Chatbot

Publishers, Booksellers Cheer Europes Digital Markets Act - Publishing Perspectives

As Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere, he decided to make a stop at the Publishing Perspectives site. With a little digging in the posts, he found one about the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA).

 

I don't understand.

According to Porter Anderson's post, the European Parliament has passed the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act. Both Acts are against practices which European publishers and booksellers accuse Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft of doing. Both Acts go into effect in 2023.

 

Panzer says, "Hmm ... This little kitty doesn't understand how these Acts work. Does it mean, if your company does business in the EU, you have to give preferential treatment to EU publishers and booksellers to the detriment of outside the EU publishers and booksellers? I thought they didn't want the companies to give preferential treatment anymore."

 

Note: This is a very, very long post. Bring a huge cup of tea, two muffins and a jelly roll for today's reading.

 

To read the post tootle over to Europe's Digital Markets Actal

Windows 11 may be on the way: All the hints Microsoft has dropped so far - CNet

This morning Panzer's trip into the Catosphere took him to the CNet site. While digging in the posts, our inquisitive kitty found one about Microsoft. The post doesn't have anything to do with writing (or cats) but it is interesting.

 

Goodbye Windows 10?

According to Alison DeNisco Rayome post, Microsoft plans an announcement June 24 about Windows future. The company already announced the end of support for Windows 10 in 2025. The post includes sections on possible new features for Windows, a possible new name and other information based on hints Microsoft has released.

 

Panzer says, "But ... But ... They just did that B-I-G Windows 10 update and held Mom's computer hostage for half an hour while it downloaded and updated."

 

Note: This is a h-u-g-e post. Bring a thermos of lemonade, three muffins, two cookies (biscuits), and a bowl of chocolate ice cream for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to Windows 11

Microsoft's new foldable Android-based Surface Duo goes on sale Sept. 10 $1,399 - GeekWire

Today as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere, the Panzermobile was suddenly shaken by oohing and aahing coming from outside. Following all the noise took our brave kitty boy to the GeekWire site. There he discovered a post about Microsoft's new Surface Duo was causing all the excitement.

Don't forget it costs $1,399.

According to the post by Taylor Soper, Microsoft has opened pre-orders for it's new Surface Duo. The phone will have dual screens which will fold closed. The two screens allow you to run two apps on the Surface at the same time. It comes with a camera and 15.5 hours of play time. You can also use it as an ereader for Kindle ebooks. The post explains all the uses and has screen shots and short promo videos of the uses.

Panzer says, "Oh yeah. It can be used as a phone too."

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea, a muffin, a brownie and a macaroon for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Microsoft's Surface Duo

Microsoft to permanently close physical retail locations; will incur pre-tax charge of $450M - GeekWire

Nothing will ever be the same.

Today as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere, the Panzermobile was suddenly shaken by crying and gnashing of teeth outside. Following all the hubbub took our brave kitty boy to the GeekWire site. With no digging at all he found a post about Microsoft's bricks and mortar stores. While the post doesn't have anything to do with publishing, Panzer found it interesting and thought you might too.

According to the post by Taylor Soper, Microsoft is permanently closing all 79 of its retail outlets. The stores have been closed since March because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The company announced today it won't re-open any of the stores.

Panzer says, "Well, they didn't really have that many stores, but now you can't "test drive" any of their hardware before you buy it."

Note: This is a long medium post. Bring a cup of iced tea and two chocolate chip cookies and a brownie for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Microsoft

Amazon surpasses Microsoft in number of Seattle region employees amid big growth plans across US - GeekWire

Today as Panzer entered the Catosphere he heard clapping and cheering outside. Following all the jocularity took our brave kitty boy to the GeekWire site. There with no digging at all he discovered a post about Amazon's employment plans.

MeWOW! 30,000 jobs!

According to GeekWire's Civic Editor Monica Nickelsburg, Amazon announced they now have 53,500 employees in the Seattle (Washington) area, 650,000 globally, and employee expansion plans. On September 17 the company is holding a "Career Day" with plans to hire 30,000 new employees. The "Career Day" will be held in Seattle as well as five other cities.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... According to the post, some of the jobs require specific talents."

Note: This is a h-u-m-o-n-g-o-u-s post. Bring a gallon of tea and a dozen muffins for today's reading selections.

To read the post tootle over to Amazon

Microsoft eBook Refunds Are Coming in July - The Digital Reader

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he heard clapping and cheering outside the Panzermobile. Following all the noise, our inquisitive kitty found himself at The Digital Reader site. With a little digging he found a post about the Microsoft ebookstore and the ebook rebates. Panzer told you about the Microsoft ebookstore's closing back in April.

It's about time.

According to The Digital Reader site owner Nate Hoffelder, an email sent out by Microsoft says the official closing of the Microsoft ebookstore will be in July. Users won't be able to access their ebooks after the beginning of July. The email also says users will receive refunds in July for the ebooks they purchased and can no longer access. There's a link in the post to the Microsoft FAQ for information about the closing and refunds.

Panzer says, "It took long enough for them to start the refund process. Human's just don't understand cats have no patience. We want it now."

Note: This is a short post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading. If you plan to follow the link for the FAQ, bring another cup of tea and two muffins.

To read the post tootle over to Microsoft refund

To read the post about the Microsoft ebookstore's closing, tootle over to Microsoft ebookstore

Microsoft is Closing Its eBookstore (Again) -The Digital Reader

Panzer was tootling around just enjoying the quiet, when he decided to stop in at The Digital Reader site. With a little leisurely digging in the posts, our inquisitive kitty found one about Microsoft.

They didn't put much effort into it.

According to The Digital Reader site owner Nate Hoffelder, Microsoft has decided to close down the ebook section of the Microsoft Store. According to the company's customer email notification quoted in the post, the ebook section closed April 2. Ebooks will no longer be accessible in July. There's a link in the post to more information about the closing.

Panzer says, "It's no surprise to this little kitty they closed down."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Microsoft

Microsoft Quietly Rolls Out Its E-Bookstore - Publishers Weekly

That was a fun holiday weekend!

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishers Weekly site. There our traveling kitty boy found a post about Microsoft's e-bookstore.

According to the post by Calvin Reid, Windows 10 users have access to Microsoft's new e-bookstore. In April of last year Microsoft and Ingram Content Group launched the e-bookstore. The e-bookstore currently only offers traditional publishers ebooks. Readers can read online or download the ebooks.

Panzer says, "This little kitty wonders when they'll open their doors to indie authors."

Note: This is a short-medium post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Microsoft e-Bookstore

Speaking Up to Windows 10 - The New York Times

Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took him to The New York Times site. With a little digging around in the Personal Tech section posts there, our adventuresome kitty found a post about Windows 10.

According to a post in the Tech Tip column by J.D. Biersdorfer, Windows 10 has a speech recognition feature included in it. Speech recognition allows you to dictate your manuscript to your word processing program. Training on how to setup and use the feature is also included. The post has instructions about how to access the speech recognition feature and train it to recognize your voice. There are links to other information included in the post.

Listen to me ... Me-ow ... Me-ow.

Panzer says, "This little kitty wonders how long it will take to teach it to recognize cat speech."

Note: This is a longish-medium post. Bring a cup and a half of tea and one muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Windows 10

Microsoft Unveils Digital Bookstore - Publishers' Weekly

Today, Panzer was making a leisurely trip around the Catosphere when the Panzermobile was buffeted by laughing and guffawing. Following all the jocularity, took our inquisitive kitty to the Publishers' Weekly (PW) site. There he discovered a post about Microsoft.

According to Calvin Reid's post, Microsoft has plans to open a retail digital bookstore. Quoting from a post at the Good E-Reader site, Mr. Reid says Microsoft will have hundreds of thousands (no specific number anywhere) of ebooks available. Microsoft's April upgrade to the Windows 10 Edge browser will make it easier to read ebooks on your computer, laptop or tablet. The post includes a link to the quoted Good E-Reader post and one to an earlier The Verge post.

A little slow in your old age MS?

Panzer says, "Hmm ... This kitty thinks Microsoft is coming to the party a little late. All the customer party goers have already picked their ereader dance partners."

Note: This is a shortish-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and half a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the two included links, bring another cup of tea and a whole muffin too.

To read the post, tootle over to Microsoft digital bookstore

Microsoft to Sell eBooks? - The Digital Reader

I'll feel better tomorrow.

Today, Panzer is still recuperating from the vaccination he got at the veterinarian yesterday.  He only made a short trip into the Catosphere to The Digital Reader site. After a little digging around our poor kitty discovered a post about Microsoft and ebooks.

According to the post by site owner Nate Hoffelder, Microsoft is planning to get into the ebook market. The Windows 10 Edge browser has the ability to read epub files. Microsoft plans to add a new ebook store to their Windows 10 retail store. Users will be able to buy epub ebooks there. An update will be available in April,

Panzer says, "The post has links to other posts about Microscoft's plans."

Note: This is a medium post. To read the original post bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to read the links in the original post as well, bring an extra cup of tea and another muffin.

To read the post, tootle over to Microsoft

Microsoft Windows 10 Privacy Settings

A little privacy please.

Panzer woke up from his afternoon nap to all kinds of crying and hissing and booing. Following all the noise, took our brave kitty boy to the New York Times site.

According to a post by J. D. Biersdorfer, Microsoft's new Windows 10 has taken a lot of your privacy away. It will be tracking your keystrokes on your computer keyboard, keeping track of your Contacts list, and keeping track of where your computer is. Why? Remember that little (actually huge) Privacy Terms document you agreed to when you installed Windows 10? Well, you gave Microsoft permission to do all that and more, because the privacy defaults allow this. To opt out now, you'll have to change all of your privacy settings.

Panzer says, "If you don't care that Microsoft knows everything you type in your emails, your work documents, and your private journal, don't change your privacy settings."

To read the post, tootle over to privacy

Barnes & Noble and Microsoft Agree To Divorce

Being good is really, really hard.

Panzer took a trip to the Publishers' Weekly site to check out a whispered rumor he heard today.

According to a post by Jim Milliot my big good black kitty found there, Barnes & Noble and Microsoft have agreed to an amicable divorce. Mr. Milliot says B&N will buy out Microsoft's investment in Nook Media. B&N will then be free to divest itself of Nook Media. Nook Media owns Nook and the college book stores section of B&N.

Panzer says, "Can Nook survive as a standalone?"

To read the full post, tootle over to Barnes and Noble

Office Apps For iPad, iPhone, And Android

I'm getting mine.

Panzer was out cruising around when he found a deal at Office Blogs he couldn't pass-up.

Microsoft is offering FREE Office apps to iPad, iPhone and Android tablet users. You'll be able to get Word, Excel and Power Point apps starting today. There are examples of what the apps will look like on the devices and links to download them.

Panzer says, "FREE is always good."

To read the full post, tootle over to Office

Microsoft Consumer Reader Coming?

What is Microsoft Consumer Reader?

Panzer was out looking for updates on Barnes and Noble's Nook today. Instead he found a post at Publishers Weekly about Barnes and Noble and Microsoft's contract changes. One of the changes will release Barnes and Noble from the need to develop Nook Windows apps.  And ... one ... of the changes will allow Microsoft to sell Nook content on their Consumer Reader.

Panzer says, "Now the big question is: What is the Microsoft Consumer Reader? An app? An e-reader? What?"

To read the full post, tootle over to Microsoft Consumer Reader?

Barnes and Noble's Nook Cuts

74 %!

Panzer was over at Publishers' Weekly today and found another chapter in the Barnes and Noble Nook story. (My bad boy has been following this story for several weeks.)

Turns out Barnes and Noble made a 74% cut in their Nook investment. That is a huge cut.

Also turns out B and N didn't meet the terms of their agreement with Microsoft on ebook sales in 10 international markets. This may put some of the Microsoft funding in jeopardy.

If you're following the Nook story, tootle over to Barnes and Noble