Oscars Bans AI Actors and Writers
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued new rules stating acting and writing must be human-made, not AI, for Oscar eligibility. Applies to submissions for the March 2027 ceremony.
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GitHub Copilot's AI Training Policy Shift
Starting April 24, 2026, GitHub Copilot will use interaction data from Free, Pro, and Pro+ users to train AI models by default, unless opted out. Business and Enterprise users are exempt. GitLab contrasts this by not training on customer code and offering full transparency.
GitHub Copilot Updates Data Usage Policy
From April 24, interaction data from GitHub Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users—including inputs, outputs, code snippets, and context—will train AI models unless users opt out. This change aims to improve Copilot's performance. The update was posted on the GitHub Blog.
Anthropic Drops Hallmark Safety Policy
Anthropic has ditched its hallmark safety policy amid rising competition. The move coincides with ongoing Pentagon contract negotiations. Bloomberg’s Michael Shepard analyzes on Bloomberg Tech.
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China restricts new local government investment funds
Chinese regulators have issued new guidelines effectively halting the establishment of new government investment funds at the county level to prevent financial risks and curb 'performance-driven' investment projects.
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India eases investment rules for Chinese capital
India has revised its 'Press Note 3' regulations to allow automatic approval for foreign investments with less than 10% beneficial ownership, signaling a shift in its China-related economic policy. The move aims to boost startup funding and supply chain integration while balancing security concerns.
Claude Bans, Limits & Cuts Benefits; Codex Gains
Anthropic's Claude is imposing account bans, rate limits, and reducing user benefits. OpenAI is positioning Codex as a seamless alternative for affected users. The post contrasts paying Claude users with freely playing Codex users.
US DOJ Lifts TikTok Ban for Federal Employees
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a legal opinion lifting the previous ban on federal employees using TikTok on government-issued devices. This allows staff to download and use the app for work-related purposes.
Princeton ends 133-year unproctored exam tradition
Princeton University faculty voted to end the 133-year-old 'Honor Code' tradition of unproctored exams. Starting July 1, 2026, all offline exams will require faculty proctoring.
Trump Fires NSB Members Abruptly
The Trump administration dismissed several members of the National Science Board (NSB), which sets policies for the NSF funding 25% of federal university research. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren criticized the move as harming science and innovation. The next NSB meeting on May 5 is uncertain.