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‘We got bored waiting for Oasis to re-form’: AIsis, the band fronted by an AI Liam Gallagher

AIsis, a concept album by the band Breezer featuring AI-generated Liam Gallagher vocals, imagines a "lost" Oasis record from the late 1990s. Created to evoke nostalgia, the project combines Breezer's original music with AI technology, delighting fans with

The AI revolution: Google's developers on the future of artificial intelligence | 60 Minutes

Competitive pressure among tech giants is propelling society into the future of artificial intelligence, ready or not. Scott Pelley dives into the world of A...

Photographer admits prize-winning image was AI-generated

German artist Boris Eldagsen declined a Sony photography award after revealing his winning image was AI-generated. Eldagsen aimed to spark debate about AI's role in photography, asserting that AI and traditional photography are distinct. His action highlights ethical

Artificial intelligence used to generate voice cloning

New artificial intelligence technology is being used to generate imitations or clones of peopleâ??s real voices. NBCâ??s Gadi Schwartz tests this advanced techno...

What are we worrying about when we worry about TikTok? | Samantha Floreani

TikTok symbolizes broader concerns about platform capitalism, data privacy, and algorithm-driven content. While it fosters creativity and activism, its extreme personalization can amplify harm. The issue isn’t TikTok alone, but the profit-driven nature of digital platforms. Reimagining online

‘They filmed me without my consent’: the ugly side of #kindness videos

Some social media users are building a following through â??feelgoodâ?? videos, in which, for instance, they give flowers to a stranger. The stranger then becomes their clickbait. Is there anything we can do to stop this?

Unlike with academics and reporters, you can't check when ChatGPT's telling the truth

ChatGPT is a sophisticated AI program that generates text from vast databases. But it doesn’t understand the information it produces, which also can’t be verified through scientific means.

Will the government finally force Netflix and co to make Australian content?

The Australian government’s National Cultural Policy, set to be unveiled, will likely not include a local content quota for streaming platforms like Netflix. While the government supports the idea of a quota, the complexities of the streaming industry,

Are AI-generated songs a ‘grotesque mockery’ of humanity or simply an opportunity to make a new kind of music? | Jeff Sparrow

Nick Cave criticized AI-generated lyrics imitating his style, calling them a "grotesque mockery" of human creativity. While technology has historically disrupted art, its use often prioritizes profit over quality or originality. AI's adequacy and cost-effectiveness risk reshaping industries,

Is modern life ruining our powers of concentration?

Our attention spans are shrinking in a fast-paced digital world, fueled by technology, stress, and cultural shifts. Dr. Gloria Mark's research challenges common beliefs, suggesting we embrace a balance of focus and distraction, align work with our natural