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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...

‘We are a little bit scared’: OpenAI CEO warns of risks of artificial intelligence

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned of AI's risks, including disinformation and cyberattacks, as GPT-4 launched. While praising its potential, he emphasized human control and regulation, highlighting concerns over misuse and hallucinations in AI responses. Altman stressed society's responsibility

Are we racing toward AI catastrophe?

The article highlights concerns over the competitive "AI race" among tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Baidu, as well as geopolitical rivals like the U.S. and China. While competition drives innovation, experts warn of risks from rapid deployment

‘They’re 25, they don’t do emails’: is instant chat replacing the inbox?

Workplace communication is evolving as younger professionals favor platforms like Teams, Slack, and social media over email for efficiency and informality. While email remains vital for formal and consumer interactions, instant messaging and social platforms increasingly dominate casual

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.

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,

Portraits to go and prose like Tim Winton: ChatGPT and the rise of AI

AI expert Prof Toby Walsh speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the new wave of artificial intelligence and the fear and fascination it has created