1. OpenAI promises to defend business customers against copyright claims. As part of a new program, OpenAI says that it’ll pay the legal costs incurred by customers — specifically customers using the “generally available” features of OpenAI’s developer platform and ChatGPT Enterprise — who face lawsuits over IP claims against work generated by an OpenAI tool. – Read More on TechCrunch
2. Ant Group wins approval to release AI products to Chinese public. Unlike other countries, China requires companies to submit security assessments and receive clearance before releasing AI products to the public. – Read More on Reuters
3. U.S. Retailers Say an Old Trade Law Puts Them at a Disadvantage. A nearly century-old rule exempts many packages from foreign e-commerce companies like Shein and Temu from U.S. customs fees. American trade groups want it changed. – Read More on New York Times
4. RELATED READ: Regulating the Industry: A Running Tracker of Fashion-Focused Legislation. The Import Security and Fairness Act would “close a key loophole” that foreign companies exploit to avoid paying duties and fees to unfairly compete in the U.S. marketplace. – Read More on TFL
5. Fashion’s efforts to go green cancelled out by shopaholics. The companies had reduced the carbon impact of their textiles by 12% and water by 4% (on a per-ton basis) between 2019 and 2022. However, this was negated by a 13% increase in the volume of textiles produced and sold, according to the report. – Read More on the Guardian
6. Boohoo breaks promises on ethical overhaul. “If you are always putting that pressure on your supply chain, what we typically then see are problems.” – Read More on BBC