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The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold the 13th Joint Technical Symposium on Enabling Ecosystems for Local and Regional Health Products Manufacturing: Considering the Role of Trade, IP, AI and Digital Innovation on 25 November 2026, hosted by WHO at the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG). The deadline for registration is 23 November 2026.

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The article discusses a growing hypocrisy within the video game industry regarding the use of artificial intelligence. Microsoft and Epic Games, two major companies, have been publicly promoting the use of AI in game development while simultaneously issuing DMCA notices against indie developers who create AI-generated ports of their games. The author argues that these companies are engaging in a double standard, as they use AI models trained on copyrighted material without permission, yet aggressively protect their own intellectual property through legal means. The piece highlights specific examples, including Epic Games' DMCA takedown of a browser port of Fortnite and Microsoft's actions against Minecraft and Call of Duty ports. Tim Sweeney of Epic Games has publicly criticized AI companies for using 'stolen data' but fails to acknowledge his own company's reliance on AI models trained on such data. Microsoft's internal communications reveal concerns about AI's impact on content creators, with one memo stating that AI could 'significantly disrupt the employment of the very people who generated the data.' The author emphasizes that while AI-generated ports of games like Slay the Spire 2, Celeste, and RimWorld are being targeted, these indie games have no AI content themselves. The article concludes by supporting indie developers who are unfairly affected by these practices, noting that large publishers can afford legal battles while indie developers face financial ruin. The piece also references recent statements from both companies about AI regulation, suggesting a shift in their stance as AI technology becomes more accessible to individual creators.

November 6, 2026