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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...
The lie of 'deinfluencing'
Influencers will never influence us to buy less stuff. It’s antithetical to the job.
‘It is a beast that needs to be tamed’: leading novelists on how AI could rewrite the future
Novelists and poets, Bernardine Evaristo, Jeanette Winterson, Stephen Marche and others, consider the threats and thrilling possibilities of artificial intelligence
‘Is this an appropriate use of AI or not?’: teachers say classrooms are now AI testing labs
Teachers are grappling with the rapid adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT in classrooms, with some embracing their potential while others fear exacerbating learning loss and cheating. While some schools have banned AI tools outright, others are experimenting with policies that allow their use under specific conditions, emphasizing transparency and critical thinking. As AI technology continues to evolve, educators are calling for systemic support and guidance to navigate its ethical and educational implications.
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