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Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI Source: BBC The family included chat logs between Adam, who died in April, and ChatGPT that show him explaining he has suicidal thoughts. They argue the programme validated his "most harmful and self-destructive thoughts". In a statement, OpenAI told the BBC it was reviewing the filing. "We extend our deepest sympathies to the Raine family during this difficult time," the company said. Japanese police apologise at grave of wrongfully accused man Source: BBC Japanese authorities bowed and offered flowers at the grave of a businessman to apologise for wrongfully charging him with exporting potentially sensitive industrial machines. Shizuo Aishima and three other executives were arrested for illegal exports in March 2020. He died of stomach cancer in February 2021, five months before the indictments were dropped. Indian media pile into lawsuit against OpenAI chatbot C...

Resources on entrepreneurship

 https://startupsecretssandbox.com/ https://startupsecretssandbox.com/customer-value-proposition-ai-176 📚 Books The Lean Startup by Eric Ries – Startup methodology and MVP building Zero to One by Peter Thiel – Unique insights on creating something truly new The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau – Real-life stories of entrepreneurs who started small Start with Why by Simon Sinek – Understanding purpose-driven entrepreneurship Rework by Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson – Unconventional but practical advice for business builders 🎓 Free Online Courses Y Combinator's Startup School – 100% free, includes videos, tools, and community MIT OpenCourseWare – Entrepreneurial Skills – University-level lectures for free Coursera – Entrepreneurship Specializations – Taught by Stanford, Wharton, etc. (free to audit) Harvard Online – Entrepreneurship Essentials – Paid, but well-structured 🎥 YouTube Channels Y Combinator – Real startup advice from...

Legal issues in the IT field

Key IT Laws in Sri Lanka 1. Electronic Transactions Act, No. 19 of 2006 (Amended 2017) Legalizes electronic contracts, digital signatures, and electronic documents, giving them the same legal status as paper-based documents. The 2017 amendment expands the scope to include biometric authentication and strengthens provisions for cross-border e‑commerce facilitation. 2. Computer Crimes Act, No. 24 of 2007 Criminalizes offenses such as unauthorized access to systems, data interception, and the disclosure of passwords. This law forms the backbone of cybercrime enforcement in Sri Lanka. 3. Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003 Protects creative and technological works, including software, trade secrets, and integrated circuits. It ensures protection through copyright, trademarks, and patents—essential for safeguarding digital innovation. 4. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, No. 28 of 2005 Empowers the Central Bank to regulate electronic payment systems and ensure the sa...