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Encyclopedia Britannica, the publisher of Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Strike 3, an adult-film company, may not seem to have much in common. But they all agree on one thing: They want payment for the use of their work in training AI models. In the past year, each of them has brought a lawsuit against the big AI companies, claiming that their content was used to train models without permission.And they’re not alone. More than 130 lawsuits have been brought against OpenAI, Google, Amazon, Meta, xAI, Perplexity, Nvidia, Suno, and other developers of generative AI over their use of copyrighted work, with some plaintiffs seeking damages in the amount of billions of dollars. Last week, in a lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI, documents emerged showing that OpenAI developers had hacked the Times’ paywall to download articles. In the same documents, an executive from Microsoft, which at the time had an exclusive partnership with OpenAI, said the operation looked like “an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions.”[Read: ]Someone is mysteriously snapping up used books around the worldOpenAI and the other AI companies defend their practices by claiming to be making a “fair use” of copyrighted work: Broadly, they claim their models “transform” the work they are trained on, resulting in something new and different from the original. Whatever the outcome of these lawsuits, the rulings may determine how much control creators and publishers have over their intellectual and creative work in the future.Because these lawsuits feature big names and big numbers, their filings draw widespread media attention. But a potentially significant development went largely unnoticed recently. In early September, the Trump administration asked a judge to rule in favor of the AI companies in more than a dozen of these lawsuits.The message came from the Department of Justice, which filed a statement of interest, or SOI, that claimed that any ruling in favor of creators would be “erroneous” and “a misunderstanding of fair use doctrine.” Ultimately, DOJ argued that America’s “AI dominance” is a matter of national security, and that no law should impede or delay its development.DOJ’s statement was so broad that even political allies of the Trump administration were dubious. The conservative attorney and political strategist Mike Davis wrote a Fox News opinion piece in which he called for DOJ to withdraw its SOI. “In a free market, businesses pay for the inputs they need,”… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago - Special agents blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks. [TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago - Nussbaum and Roehl Announce Second Driver Pay Increases of 2026
Nussbaum Transportation and Roehl Transport have announced their second driver pay increases of 2026, continuing a broader trend of rising compensation across the trucking industry as freight capacity tightens and carriers compete to attract and retain qualified drivers. Illinois-based Nussbaum Transportation is increasing several parts of its driver compensation program, including activity pay, detention pay, weekly minimum guarantees, and trainer compensation. The carrier previously introduced the largest driver pay increase in its history in May, which included higher mileage rates, expanded guarantees, and a new profit-sharing program. Under the newest changes, activity pay will increase from $20 to $23 for every pickup, delivery, and stop-off. Pay for trailer relays and shuttles will rise from $12 to $15 per event. Nussbaum’s detention pay will also increase 25%, from $20 to $25 per hour, while continuing to begin after one hour of waiting. The company will raise its weekly minimum guarantee by $50 per week. Drivers assigned to its special Illuminate Loop project will receive an additional $50 weekly. Meanwhile, trainer pay will increase 50%, from an additional $500 to $750 per week, on top of regular mileage, activity, and guaranteed compensation. Nussbaum said its compensation approach is designed to pay drivers for duties that traditional cents-per-mile systems may overlook. These include time spent at guard shacks, staging trailers, completing paperwork, handling pickups and deliveries, and waiting at docks. The company noted that drivers handling numerous shorter loads may perform significantly more hands-on work despite accumulating fewer miles. Roehl Transport has also announced its second pay increase this year. The Wisconsin-based carrier said the combined increases represent one of the largest driver compensation investments in its history. The new rates will take effect October 4 for most company drivers in Roehl’s Refrigerated, Flatbed, Van, Curtainside, and Dedicated divisions. According to Roehl, many of its highest-earning professional drivers could earn more than $100,000 annually while receiving weekly home time and, in some cases, returning home daily. The company also announced increased compensation for owner-operators and lease operators who partner with Roehl. Earlier in 2026, Roehl increased compensation based partly on driver longevity and tenure, including drivers who entered the industry through its on-the-job CDL training program. The carrier also increased Certified Driver Trainer compensation and added retention bonuses. Other fleets are making similar moves. Anderson Trucking Service recently increased its company flatbed mileage rate by 16.7%, from 60 cents… [TheTopNews] Read More.5 days ago - How Climate Change Is Disrupting Summer Travel
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Encyclopedia Britannica, the publisher of Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Strike 3, an adult-film company, may not seem to have much in common. But they all agree on one thing: They want payment for the use of their work in training AI models. In the past year, each of them has brought a lawsuit against the big AI companies, claiming that their content was used to train models without permission.And they’re not alone. More than 130 lawsuits have been brought against OpenAI, Google, Amazon, Meta, xAI, Perplexity, Nvidia, Suno, and other developers of generative AI over their use of copyrighted work, with some plaintiffs seeking damages in the amount of billions of dollars. Last week, in a lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI, documents emerged showing that OpenAI developers had hacked the Times’ paywall to download articles. In the same documents, an executive from Microsoft, which at the time had an exclusive partnership with OpenAI, said the operation looked like “an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions.”[Read: ]Someone is mysteriously snapping up used books around the worldOpenAI and the other AI companies defend their practices by claiming to be making a “fair use” of copyrighted work: Broadly, they claim their models “transform” the work they are trained on, resulting in something new and different from the original. Whatever the outcome of these lawsuits, the rulings may determine how much control creators and publishers have over their intellectual and creative work in the future.Because these lawsuits feature big names and big numbers, their filings draw widespread media attention. But a potentially significant development went largely unnoticed recently. In early September, the Trump administration asked a judge to rule in favor of the AI companies in more than a dozen of these lawsuits.The message came from the Department of Justice, which filed a statement of interest, or SOI, that claimed that any ruling in favor of creators would be “erroneous” and “a misunderstanding of fair use doctrine.” Ultimately, DOJ argued that America’s “AI dominance” is a matter of national security, and that no law should impede or delay its development.DOJ’s statement was so broad that even political allies of the Trump administration were dubious. The conservative attorney and political strategist Mike Davis wrote a Fox News opinion piece in which he called for DOJ to withdraw its SOI. “In a free market, businesses pay for the inputs they need,”… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks. [TheTopNews] Read More.
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Nussbaum Transportation and Roehl Transport have announced their second driver pay increases of 2026, continuing a broader trend of rising compensation across the trucking industry as freight capacity tightens and carriers compete to attract and retain qualified drivers. Illinois-based Nussbaum Transportation is increasing several parts of its driver compensation program, including activity pay, detention pay, weekly minimum guarantees, and trainer compensation. The carrier previously introduced the largest driver pay increase in its history in May, which included higher mileage rates, expanded guarantees, and a new profit-sharing program. Under the newest changes, activity pay will increase from $20 to $23 for every pickup, delivery, and stop-off. Pay for trailer relays and shuttles will rise from $12 to $15 per event. Nussbaum’s detention pay will also increase 25%, from $20 to $25 per hour, while continuing to begin after one hour of waiting. The company will raise its weekly minimum guarantee by $50 per week. Drivers assigned to its special Illuminate Loop project will receive an additional $50 weekly. Meanwhile, trainer pay will increase 50%, from an additional $500 to $750 per week, on top of regular mileage, activity, and guaranteed compensation. Nussbaum said its compensation approach is designed to pay drivers for duties that traditional cents-per-mile systems may overlook. These include time spent at guard shacks, staging trailers, completing paperwork, handling pickups and deliveries, and waiting at docks. The company noted that drivers handling numerous shorter loads may perform significantly more hands-on work despite accumulating fewer miles. Roehl Transport has also announced its second pay increase this year. The Wisconsin-based carrier said the combined increases represent one of the largest driver compensation investments in its history. The new rates will take effect October 4 for most company drivers in Roehl’s Refrigerated, Flatbed, Van, Curtainside, and Dedicated divisions. According to Roehl, many of its highest-earning professional drivers could earn more than $100,000 annually while receiving weekly home time and, in some cases, returning home daily. The company also announced increased compensation for owner-operators and lease operators who partner with Roehl. Earlier in 2026, Roehl increased compensation based partly on driver longevity and tenure, including drivers who entered the industry through its on-the-job CDL training program. The carrier also increased Certified Driver Trainer compensation and added retention bonuses. Other fleets are making similar moves. Anderson Trucking Service recently increased its company flatbed mileage rate by 16.7%, from 60 cents… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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Once dismissed as occasional inconveniences, climate-related disruptions are now an inescapable fixture of summer travel. How will travelers respond? [TheTopNews] Read More.
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A bouncer and security guard, accustomed to responding to fights, fires and accidents, recommends a range of useful first-aid items for a variety of travelers. [TheTopNews] Read More.
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