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AI-generated tweets might be more convincing than real people, research finds

A study found GPT-3-generated tweets were often indistinguishable from human-written ones, with participants trusting AI content more—even when it contained misinformation. While GPT-3 sometimes resisted prompts for falsehoods, it still performed similarly to humans in detecting disinformation. Researchers

How To Take Accidentally Wes Anderson Photos

The video “How To Take Accidentally Wes Anderson Photos” provides a comprehensive guide to capturing photographs inspired by Wes Anderson’s distinctive style. It emphasizes the importance of symmetry, pastel color palettes, and meticulous composition to achieve the whimsical

How to SOUND DESIGN a Video | Step-By-Step Tutorial

Editing sound design is part of our job as creative editors. Watch as we take an edit with 'ok' sound design and fix the sound to work much, much better.Get ...

How to Craft a Freaky Jump Scare With ‘Boogeyman’ Director Rob Savage

Director Rob Savage discusses his film *The Boogeyman*, exploring themes of grief, communication, and terror. He reveals his approach to crafting scares, representing emptiness, and focusing on key ideas while adapting a Stephen King story for a studio

Hope, fear, and AI

AI is advancing rapidly, sparking debates over its potential benefits and risks. While some envision enhanced creativity and automation, others fear job loss, misinformation, and safety threats. Opinions diverge on regulation priorities, with tensions between addressing current dangers

AI is killing the old web, and the new web struggles to be born

The web is transforming as AI systems scale, producing cheap, often unreliable content that competes with human-created material. Platforms like Google, Reddit, and Stack Overflow are grappling with AI’s impact, leading to debates over quality, monetization, and control.

How Wes Anderson uses miniatures

The video “How Wes Anderson Uses Miniatures” delves into the filmmaker’s distinctive use of miniatures to craft his unique visual style. It explores how Anderson employs scale models to create intricate, whimsical worlds that enhance storytelling and evoke

10 Cinematography Tips Inspired by Roger Deakins

Roger Deakins, a legendary cinematographer, inspires filmmakers with techniques like mastering natural lighting, thoughtful composition, purposeful camera movement, effective color and shadow use, and meticulous detail. His work emphasizes collaboration, practical effects, innovation, and continuous learning, offering a

What’s really changed 10 years after the Snowden revelations?

Edward Snowden’s 2013 revelations exposed mass surveillance by the NSA, sparking global debate on privacy and government oversight. While his disclosures led to legal reforms and increased transparency, critics argue they only made modest changes. A decade later,

AI is already causing unintended harm. What happens when it falls into the wrong hands? | David Evan Harris

Meta’s semi-open-source AI, LLaMA, leaked online, raises risks of misuse by malicious actors, such as election interference and deepfakes. While Meta may profit by dominating AI, safety concerns grow as platforms struggle to counter abuses. Experts urge stricter