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Adobe Adds AI Tools to its Stock Photography Business

Figurines are seen in front of the Adobe logo in this illustration taken June 13, 2022. (Reuters)
Figurines are seen in front of the Adobe logo in this illustration taken June 13, 2022. (Reuters)
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Adobe Adds AI Tools to its Stock Photography Business

Figurines are seen in front of the Adobe logo in this illustration taken June 13, 2022. (Reuters)
Figurines are seen in front of the Adobe logo in this illustration taken June 13, 2022. (Reuters)

Adobe on Tuesday added software tools that let its customers use artificial intelligence to create images based on its library of stock images, while still paying the original creators of those images.

Adobe, the company behind tools such as Photoshop that are widely used in the content creation business, has been rushing to add AI tools to its software as it faces image generation technology from newer firms such as OpenAI. Adobe's strategy has been to ensure that content it generates is legally safe to use in commercial work and to compensate artists, Reuters reported

The tools released Tuesday let customers start with a stock image from Adobe's collection then modify it with AI to meet their needs. The creator of the original image is compensated as if their unmodified original image was used.

Matthew Smith, vice president at Adobe for strategy, design and emerging products, said that while some Adobe users like to generate images from text prompts, many customers want conventional stock imagery modified a bit for their specific purpose.

"A majority of people still have a blank canvas problem," Smith told Reuters. "Generative AI is not replacing stock (imagery). It's not replacing creatives or contributors. It's enhancing and giving them more potential opportunity to increase their earnings."

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SDAIA Builds Regulatory Environment for Data, AI to Promote Responsible Use

SDAIA Builds Regulatory Environment for Data, AI to Promote Responsible Use
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SDAIA Builds Regulatory Environment for Data, AI to Promote Responsible Use

SDAIA Builds Regulatory Environment for Data, AI to Promote Responsible Use

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has contributed to building and enhancing the regulatory environment for data and artificial intelligence through governance frameworks that protect individual privacy, safeguard national data sovereignty, and promote the responsible use of AI tools and applications in line with international best practices, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to global leadership in data and AI governance, SPA reported.

As part of the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen the regulatory environment for data and AI, SDAIA has developed a range of regulatory tools that serve as a national reference.

These include the Personal Data Protection Law and its executive regulations, national data governance policies, data management and protection standards, and the National Data Index (NDI), which assesses data management maturity among government entities.

In the field of AI governance, SDAIA has launched 10 regulatory documents covering the ethical and responsible use of AI, including AI ethics principles and generative AI principles for government entities.

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Meta Takes Legal Action Against Israeli Spyware Firm NSO

The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, US, May 20, 2026. (Reuters)
The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, US, May 20, 2026. (Reuters)
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Meta Takes Legal Action Against Israeli Spyware Firm NSO

The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, US, May 20, 2026. (Reuters)
The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, US, May 20, 2026. (Reuters)

Meta said on Monday it is filing a federal court contempt order against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group for violating a permanent injunction that barred it from ever targeting WhatsApp and its users. 

The company said its WhatsApp messaging service disrupted new spear phishing attempts linked to NSO, an entity blacklisted by the US government for engaging in activities that are contrary to ‌the national ‌security or foreign policy interests. 

These ‌attempts ⁠were similar to ⁠previous "1-click phishing campaigns," aimed to trick users into clicking malicious links and direct them to external websites, Meta said in a blogpost. 

"1-click" is a type of cyberattack where a single click on a malicious link or attachment is sufficient ⁠to compromise a victim's device or ‌account, without requiring them ‌to enter their credentials. 

Meta said WhatsApp took down test ‌accounts and groups created by NSO on its ‌platform. NSO did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. 

Last year, a US court ordered NSO to stop targeting Meta's WhatsApp, a development the ‌spyware company warned could put it out of business. 

While the ruling significantly ⁠reduced the ⁠punitive damages NSO owed Meta to $4 million from an initial $167 million, the injunction itself was seen as a substantial challenge for the company, which faces ongoing accusations of enabling human rights abuses through its Pegasus hacking tool. 

Meta said on Monday that last month it was joined by 12 prominent civil rights organizations, a coalition of security researchers, privacy advocates and digital rights experts, who filed their amicus briefs to fight NSO's appeal against the permanent injunction. 

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SDAIA, World Bank to Discuss Global Best Practices in Data Governance and AI in Belgium and Germany

The events aim to enhance international cooperation and explore global best practices in AI governance
The events aim to enhance international cooperation and explore global best practices in AI governance
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SDAIA, World Bank to Discuss Global Best Practices in Data Governance and AI in Belgium and Germany

The events aim to enhance international cooperation and explore global best practices in AI governance
The events aim to enhance international cooperation and explore global best practices in AI governance

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in partnership with the World Bank, will organize 25 specialized sessions and meetings in Belgium and Germany from June 8 to 12.

The events aim to enhance international cooperation and explore global best practices in AI governance, with participation from leading experts, policymakers, and representatives of international organizations and entities concerned with AI governance.

The sessions aim to strengthen international cooperation and exchange expertise in data and artificial intelligence, showcase Saudi Arabia's experience in building a leading national data and AI ecosystem, and explore key enablers, policies, and legislation for AI governance.

The discussions are expected to contribute to international efforts to develop responsible governance frameworks for emerging technologies.

The sessions will address a range of key topics related to AI governance, including the EU AI Act, data governance and privacy, international cooperation in AI, European standards and regulations, and responsible AI applications, in line with global efforts to promote the safe and trustworthy use of these technologies.