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September 5 review: two more publishers challenged the use of journalism in AI training. A developer reported that Chrome retained some Google site data despite deletion settings. Imbue’s personal-cloud launch offered another approach to who controls everyday software and data.
Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft
The Seattle Times and Newsday filed suits over the alleged use of their journalism to train AI, TechCrunch reported. The cases add to publishers’ copyright disputes with OpenAI and Microsoft; the allegations had not been adjudicated.
Researcher reports a Chrome site-data deletion exception
Developer Jeff Johnson reported that Google site data persisted despite Chrome being configured to delete it when all windows closed. He reproduced the behavior on two Macs and presented it as a browser bug, without claiming to have established intent.
Imbue launches Cloud in a Bottle
Imbue introduced Cloud in a Bottle, an open-source personal cloud built around containerized applications and unified sign-in. The launch includes self-hosting and a managed option, aiming to make running personal web apps easier to approach.