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Top Gun: Maverick producers struck down with lawsuit

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The family behind the man who wrote the article, which inspired the original Top Gun film are suing Paramount Pictures

A fresh lawsuit against Paramount Pictures alleges the filmmaker did not acquire the rights before the release of Top Gun: Maverick.

It’s believed the original film was based on a 1983 article, where two pilots are taking a course with the Navy Fighter Weapons School.

The article was written by Ehud Yonay, but his widow and son claim the rights to the famous story reverted back to them on 24 January 2020.

Yonay’s original article was published in California magazine before Paramount acquired the exclusive motion picture rights.

The original film was then released in 1986 and went on to become the number one film of the year.

The lawsuit says Paramount has been on notice since 2018 about the family’s intentions to recover the copyright. But the company says the claims are “without merit”, and has vowed to fight the allegations.

The film’s sequel has been in development for many years but was delayed because of the pandemic.

Top Gun: Maverick has spent two weeks on top of the box office and made over $557 million in ticket sales worldwide.

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OpenAI terminates AI risk protection team

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Less than a year after its inception, OpenAI has made the decision to dissolve its team dedicated to researching long-term risks associated with AI.

The team, formed with the intention of studying and mitigating potential risks stemming from advanced AI systems, was a notable part of OpenAI’s broader mission to ensure that AI is developed and used responsibly.

Dr Karen Sutherland from University of the Sunshine Coast #featured

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What are the biggest takeaways from the Second global AI summit?

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Top executives from leading tech companies committed to prioritising safety in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies at the Second Global AI Summit.

During the summit, representatives from major corporations such as Google, Microsoft, and IBM outlined specific measures they will take to ensure that AI systems are developed and deployed responsibly.

Tom Finnigan from Talkingbrands.ai joins to discuss. #featured #trending

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Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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May 21, 2024

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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