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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.
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’
Is TikTok brainwashing the kids about Gaza? No, this is just an old moral panic in a new form | Nesrine Malik
TikTok is facing criticism for allegedly brainwashing young people about the Israel-Palestine conflict, particularly regarding Gaza. However, dismissing these views as brainwashing ignores the platform’s influence as a news source and the broader shift in how young people consume information. Furthermore, it overlooks the disillusionment among young people with traditional institutions and the impact of recent political events on their perspectives.
Signal's Meredith Whittaker says Chat GPT can't be trusted - YouTube
In a recent interview, Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal, expressed concerns about the reliability of AI models like ChatGPT. She emphasized that while these models can generate human-like text, they often produce outputs that are not trustworthy or accurate.
Dick Smith criticises Facebook after scammers circulate deepfake video ad
Scammers circulated a deepfake video of Dick Smith promoting an investment opportunity, prompting him to warn against buying from Facebook or Instagram. Smith criticized Meta for allowing such scams, while Meta defended its efforts to combat scams through technology and human review.
‘Serious breach’: social media platform X booted from Australia’s misinformation code
X, formerly Twitter, has been suspended from Australia’s voluntary misinformation code for failing to address complaints about removing a user reporting function. The Digital Industry Group found X breached the code by refusing to cooperate with the investigation and failing to respond to requests for information.
‘It’s not a public service, it’s toxic’: welcome to the world of gossip surveillance
TikTok videos featuring eavesdropped conversations have become a trend, exposing private details of unsuspecting individuals. While some argue that this “gossip surveillance” can expose bad behavior, it often crosses ethical boundaries by humiliating and potentially harming the subjects. Experts question the value of such content, emphasizing the need for consent and privacy in sharing personal information.
DEF CON 31 - An Audacious Plan to Halt the Internet's Ensh*ttification - Cory Doctorow
The enshittification of the internet follows a predictable trajectory: first, platforms are good to their users: then they abuse their users to make things b...
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