Jan 29, 2025
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Is this the green light for an AI-powered creative revolution, or a roadblock for businesses relying on AI-generated content? Let’s break it down.
In today’s AI news:
U.S. Copyright Office sets clear rules on AI
Anthropic CEO weighs in on DeepSeek
Unitree robots master traditional Chinese dance
Top Tools & Quick News
U.S. Copyright Office sets clear rules on AI

The News: The U.S. Copyright Office just released a new report establishing firm guidelines on AI-generated works, ruling that AI outputs alone cannot receive copyright protection while preserving rights for human creators who use AI as a tool.
The details:
The 52-page report underscores that copyright protection requires meaningful human authorship and creativity rather than mere AI generation.
Even with advanced prompt engineering, simply inputting text prompts into an AI system does not typically meet the threshold for copyright protection.
The report clarifies that works combining human-authored elements with AI-generated content can be copyrightable—but only for the portions created by a human.
The Office also determined that no new legislation is necessary at this time, maintaining the status quo for copyright registration policies.
Why it matters: This guidance offers much-needed clarity for creators and businesses utilizing AI tools while safeguarding human authorship. As more artists and companies work to integrate AI into their workflows while protecting valuable intellectual property, this ruling arrives at a crucial moment.
Anthropic CEO weighs in on DeepSeek

The News: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has just published a new essay sharing his perspective on DeepSeek’s R1 release and U.S. AI chip controls, while also addressing misconceptions surrounding the Chinese company's achievements.
The details:
He argues that DeepSeek's progress follows expected industry cost reductions and matches the U.S. from months ago rather than a breakthrough.
Amodei revealed that Claude 3.5 Sonnet's training costs were in the "tens of millions," challenging DeepSeek's claimed $6M efficiency advantage narrative.
Looking ahead to 2026-2027, Amodei projects that building superintelligent AI will require millions of chips and tens of billions in investment.
He also said current export controls are impacting DeepSeek's reliance on mixed chip types, suggesting the hardware restrictions are working.
Why it matters: Amodei’s views starkly contrast the hype we’ve seen across the media and global discourse regarding DeepSeek. The competition between the U.S. and China is entering a critical phase, and the industry debate seems to be shifting from whether to restrict chip exports at all to how extensively they should be controlled.
Unitree robots master traditional Chinese dance

The News: Chinese robotics company Unitree recently showcased 16 humanoid robots performing traditional folk dances alongside human performers at China's Spring Festival Gala, highlighting advancements in AI-driven motion control.
The details:
The robots leveraged AI motion control and 3D laser SLAM technology to execute intricate dance moves, including handkerchief spinning and synchronized leg kicks.
Unitree released a new open-source full-body dataset earlier this month, enabling humanoid robots to achieve more natural, human-like movements.
AI algorithms allow the robots to "understand" music and dynamically adjust their movements to match rhythm and beat in real time.
The Unitree H1 robots also feature 360° panoramic depth awareness, enabling precise coordination and navigation during performances.
Why it matters: The demos keep getting more impressive, with Unitree showcasing remarkable coordination and dexterity in this latest performance. The blend of motion control, environmental awareness, and seamless synchronization among 16 humanoids signals a new era of robotic capabilities alongside human performers.
Today's Top Tools
Goose - Open-source AI agent platform for automating engineering tasks
Qwen2.5-Max - Alibaba’s new MoE model that outperforms 4o, DeepSeek V3, and Claude 3.5 Sonnet across key benchmarks
YuE - Open-source lyric-to-music model
Jasper - Create SEO-optimized content in minutes with AI
Quick News
Microsoft is investigating potential unauthorized data collection from OpenAI’s API by a DeepSeek-linked group, with U.S. AI czar David Sacks also saying there is “substantial evidence” that the company used OpenAI’s models for training.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman announced that the ‘Think Deeper’ feature is now free for all Copilot users, integrating with OpenAI's o1 reasoning model.
Luma Labs released a new Upscale to 4K feature, enabling video generations on its Dream Machine platform to be upscaled to 4K resolution.
Ragon Institute and MIT scientists unveiled MUNIS, an AI tool that accurately IDs viral targets to speed up vaccine design and outperform traditional lab methods.
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