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Reddit’s Strategic Play Lands it a $60M Content Licensing Deal Before IPO

IT Toolbox

Content licensing deal for AI training is thus the new business model on the block. The post Reddit’s Strategic Play Lands it a $60M Content Licensing Deal Before IPO appeared first on Spiceworks. They can offer a legal high ground and allow companies like Reddit to reduce their advertising dependency, much to the delight of users.

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After fan outcry, Wizards of the Coast will leave its original open license in place

GeekWire

As previously reported , a leak earlier this month indicated that Wizards, based in Renton, Wash., would seek to deauthorize and replace its Open Game License (OGL), a public copyright notice from 2000. is now available under a Creative Commons license.? for D&D under Wizards’ chosen Creative Commons license.

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Data linked to professional licenses may be affected by potential Washington state breach

GeekWire

Professionals attempting to renew their license in Washington state are redirected to information on a possible security breach. The data of professionals licensed with Washington state may have been compromised, according to the agency that issues such licenses. 24, according to a statement released last week.

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Wizards of the Coast reverses stance on controversial licensing revision following outcry

GeekWire

The policy shift concerns the Open Game License (OGL), a public copyright notice that Wizards of the Coast, headquartered in Renton, Wash., These rules included: a new requirement for creators to report their product lineup, new and old, directly to Wizards of the Coast. (GeekWire File Photo / Clare McGrane). adopted in 2000.

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Facebook offered to license its network and code to avoid antitrust action

The Verge

In the wake of the groundbreaking Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Facebook, The Washington Post is reporting new details of the company’s negotiations with regulators in the run-up to the case, including an unusual offer to license its code and network to competitors.

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T-Mobile investigating report of customer data breach that reportedly involves 100 million people

The Verge

Motherboard reported that it was in contact with the seller of the data, who said they had taken data from T-Mobile’s servers that included Social Security numbers, names, addresses, and driver license information related to more than 100 million people.

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A hacker claims to be selling data on over 100 million T-Mobile customers; the company says it is investigating

TechSpot

According to a Motherboard report, the data comes from compromised T-Mobile servers and includes information on social security numbers, phone numbers, names, physical addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver licenses. The publication has verified it contains accurate information on T-Mobile customers.

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