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How TikTok profits off dangerous health trends
TikTok Shop, the platform’s new e-commerce tool, has been used to promote dubious wellness trends, including the use of castor oil for various health claims. While castor oil has legitimate uses, influencers are making exaggerated and unsubstantiated claims about its benefits, potentially harming users. TikTok’s recommendation algorithm and the platform’s monetization model contribute to the spread of these misleading trends.
‘Biggest act of copyright theft in history’: thousands of Australian books allegedly used to train AI model
Thousands of Australian books, including works by renowned authors like Richard Flanagan, have been allegedly pirated and used to train AI models for companies like Meta and Bloomberg. The Australian Publishers Association and authors’ societies are outraged, calling for regulation and transparency in AI development, as current copyright laws protect creators from data scraping. Legal battles are underway in the US, with authors suing OpenAI over the use of their copyrighted material in training AI models.
George R.R. Martin and other authors sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
Martin and other popular authors said OpenAI stole their copyrighted work.
AI developing too fast for regulators to keep up, says Oliver Dowden
Deputy prime minister to urge UN general assembly to create international regulatory system
TechScape: AI-made images mean seeing is no longer believing
An AI-generated image of the iconic "Tank Man" protester, depicted as taking a selfie, briefly appeared as a top Google Images result, raising concerns about AI's potential to rewrite history. Though initially posted innocently, such content can lose context and fuel misinformation. Experts worry about AI's role in creating disinformation during elections, as seen in political campaigns already using AI-generated imagery.
How Covid misinformation stayed one step ahead of Facebook
A study published in *Science Advances* found that Meta’s efforts to curb Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on Facebook, while reducing overall anti-vaccine content, failed to lower engagement. Anti-vaccine influencers adapted strategies to evade enforcement, using euphemisms, inter-platform networks, and Facebook’s amplification algorithms.
George R.R. Martin, Victor LaValle, and Many More Join Authors Guild in Lawsuit Against OpenAI
The Authors Guild and 17 prominent authors filed a class-action lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging unauthorized use of their work to train AI without consent or compensation. They aim to protect writers' rights, ensure fair compensation, and advocate for ethical AI practices while emphasizing they are not opposed to AI as a tool.
X scores the lowest among all platforms in combating climate disinformation
The platform appears to have no clear policies in place to combat climate disinformation, a new report shows.
When it comes to creative thinking, it’s clear that AI systems mean business | John Naughton
Large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 are described as "stochastic parrots," capable of generating humanlike and creative outputs without true understanding. They outperform humans in creativity tests and idea generation, offering cost-effective solutions for businesses. This raises ethical concerns about AI's role in decision-making and its potential misuse in corporate contexts.
AI-focused tech firms locked in ‘race to the bottom’, warns MIT professor
Physicist Max Tegmark says competition too intense for tech executives to pause development to consider AI risks
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