
Legora, a legal AI startup, has secured a $50 million Series D extension, bringing its valuation to $5.6 billion. This funding round, which includes backing from Nvidia's NVentures, follows a previous $550 million Series D round. Legora has achieved over $100 million in annual recurring revenue and is now used by more than 1,000 law firms globally. The startup is in competition with Harvey, which recently reached an $11 billion valuation, indicating a growing rivalry in the legal tech sector as both companies expand their market presence.
Read originalThe music industry is taking a significant step towards AI governance with a coalition of major and independent labels proposing principles for AI-generated music chart eligibility. This initiative, alongside a new AI labeling program, aims to establish a framework for transparency and accountability in AI music production. By standardizing AI metadata and disclosure, the industry hopes to improve royalty administration and reduce fraud. While legal challenges remain, this collaborative effort marks a pivotal move towards managing AI's impact on music.
© The Verge AIxAI is legally contesting Minnesota's new law aimed at 'nudification' apps, claiming it violates First Amendment rights. The law, which threatens penalties up to $500,000 per violation, seeks to address the issue of nonconsensual deepfake images, a problem exacerbated by xAI's Grok app that previously generated millions of explicit images. xAI argues the statute is too broad, potentially affecting consensual or artistic content. This legal dispute highlights the complex balance between regulating harmful AI applications and protecting free speech, as existing laws struggle to keep pace with the rapid development of deepfake technology.