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GitHub introduces measures against AI-Slop – without clearly naming the problem.Self-experiment fails: Reporter earns not a single cent from working for AI bots.German court denies copyright protection for AI-generated logos.Is safety ‘dead’ at xAI?
The AI news for February 15th, 2026--- This episode is sponsored by ---Pickert GmbHFind our more about our today's sponsor Pickert at pickert.de.---Would you like to create your own AI-generated and 100% automated podcast on your chosen topic? --> Reach out to us, and we’ll make it happen.Here are the details of the day's selected top stories:GitHub introduces measures against AI-Slop – without clearly naming the problem.Source: https://www.heise.de/news/GitHub-fuehrt-Massnahmen-gegen-KI-Slop-ein-ohne-das-Problem-klar-zu-benennen-11176641.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.themen.k%C3%BCnstliche+intelligenz.beitrag.beitragWhy did we choose this article?Companies and teams that rely on open-source code should watch this: GitHub's steps aim to curb low-quality, AI-generated pull requests that can create security, maintenance and reliability headaches for downstream users.Self-experiment fails: Reporter earns not a single cent from working for AI bots.Source: https://the-decoder.de/selbstversuch-scheitert-reporter-verdient-bei-arbeit-fuer-ki-bots-keinen-einzigen-cent/Why did we choose this article?If you or contractors consider doing ‘microtasks’ or gig work routed by AI agents, this is a warning: some agent-run gigs may be misleading or unpaid, highlighting risk for workers and the need for stronger platform accountability.German court denies copyright protection for AI-generated logos.Source: https://the-decoder.de/deutsches-gericht-verneint-urheberrechtsschutz-fuer-ki-generierte-logos/Why did we choose this article?This legal ruling changes how businesses and designers can protect AI-created branding in Germany: companies using AI to generate logos may not get copyright protection and should plan alternative IP or contractual safeguards.Is safety ‘dead’ at xAI?Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/14/is-safety-is-dead-at-xai/Why did we choose this artic
