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We’re already using AI more than we realize
Artificial intelligence is deeply integrated into our daily lives, often unnoticed, influencing various aspects from online interactions to daily conveniences.
‘Humanity’s remaining timeline? It looks more like five years than 50’: meet the neo-luddites warning of an AI apocalypse
A growing group of neo-luddites, including Eliezer Yudkowsky, Nick Hilton, Edward Ongweso Jr., and Molly Crabapple, are warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence. Yudkowsky believes AI poses an existential threat to humanity, while others focus on the negative impact of AI on employment and labor rights.
What we’ve learned from 20 years of Facebook
Facebook, launched 20 years ago, has grown into a powerful platform with nearly 68% of Americans using it. While it has brought many benefits, it has also faced criticism for its impact on user data, hate speech, misinformation, and mental health.
More than half of UK undergraduates say they use AI to help with essays
Over half of UK undergraduates use AI to help with essays, with some copying and pasting AI-generated text into assessments. While teachers are also exploring AI’s potential to streamline lesson planning and assessment, concerns remain about students’ understanding of AI’s limitations and the need for clear guidelines on its use.
AI advances have left news publishers fearing for their business models – new research
New research by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism about the effects of AI on news organisations reveals big challenges ahead.
George Carlin’s estate sues over AI-generated standup comedy special
The estate of George Carlin is suing Dudesy, a media company, for creating an AI-generated comedy special using Carlin’s likeness and copyrighted material without permission. The lawsuit alleges violations of Carlin’s right of publicity and copyright, claiming the defendants used AI to imitate Carlin’s voice and style. This case highlights the growing legal battles surrounding the regenerated use of celebrity images and likenesses.
Expert Tips for Managing Remote and Outdoor Shoots in Film and TV
Natural lighting in film and TV creates realism and unique visual effects, but managing it outdoors presents challenges like unpredictable weather and light. Techniques like planning, utilizing available light, and experimenting with camera settings help filmmakers achieve stunning visuals. Examples like “Days of Heaven” showcase the beauty of natural lighting in cinema.
Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin among thousands of British artists used to train AI software, Midjourney
US lawyers approached about a class action against Midjourney and other AI firms accused of ‘copyright laundering’
Skibidi Toilet: what is this bizarre viral YouTube series – and does it deserve the moral panic?
More than 38 million people have subscribed to the series about terrifying animated heads that live in toilets â?? but fears of Skibidi Toilet Syndrome may be slightly extreme
Learn How Damien Chazelle Mastered the Extreme Close-Up
Damien Chazelle’s use of extreme close-ups in Whiplash, particularly on the drum set, creates rhythm and style. Extreme close-ups, focusing on a single element, require careful lighting, lens selection, and framing, often with a stationary camera and shallow depth of field. Further resources are available to learn more about shooting and editing extreme close-ups.
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