Skillz continues to pursue litigation against Papaya and Voodoo for their alleged use of bots, which undermines fair competition and consumer trust.
The cases are ongoing in the Southern District of New York, with Papaya ordered to unseal documents admitting to bot use and referencing executives' assertions of Fifth Amendment rights.
Management emphasizes that eliminating bot fraud is critical for protecting players and restoring industry trust, viewing this as essential for shareholder value and fair competition.
Gannett's Strategic AI Content Licensing Agreement with Perplexity
Gannett announced a strategic licensing agreement with Perplexity, an AI-powered answer engine, which includes licensing fees and advertising revenue sharing.
This deal integrates USA TODAY's trusted journalism into Perplexity's AI search experiences, highlighting a focus on AI-driven content monetization.
The agreement exemplifies Gannett's leadership in embracing transformative AI technology while valuing quality journalism.
Early performance of the AI partnership has exceeded expectations, with plans to expand the beta to more users and increase engagement.
Strategic Focus on Public Sector Software Post-Healthcare Divestiture
The company has divested two major businesses in the past 12 months, including healthcare RCM and merchant services, to concentrate on core public sector offerings.
This strategic realignment aims to enhance product development, customer service, and market penetration within government markets.
Management highlighted that all subverticals, including education, utilities, transportation, and justice tech, are firing on all cylinders, indicating a successful strategic refocus.
AI Intellectual Property Concerns and Content Protection
Management emphasized the importance of protecting IP rights amidst the rise of AI, highlighting ongoing legal actions against companies violating content rights.
Concerns raised about AI profiting from creators' works, such as books and speeches, potentially undermining future sales and creator rights.
Management stressed the need for a healthy content ecosystem and safeguarding intellectual property to prevent digital decay and derivative misuse.
AI and Intellectual Property Rights Concerns in Content Creation
Management emphasized the importance of protecting intellectual property rights amidst the rise of AI, highlighting ongoing legal actions against companies that violate IP rights.
CEO Robert Thomson expressed concern over AI profiting from creators' works without proper compensation, citing examples like President Trump's books.
Thomson warned that derivative AI works could undermine the value of original content and threaten the content ecosystem.
The company is actively negotiating with AI firms to secure IP rights and prevent misuse of proprietary content.
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