April 16, 2023

April 16, 2023

April 15, 2023

  • Deepfakes

    Using AI to challenge death’s finality

    KTVU, 04/16/23. AI is changing the way people mourn by creating opportunities to reconnect with loved ones virtually. DeepBrain AI has developed an AI technology that generates an avatar of a deceased person from their recorded voice, face, and mannerisms.

    The use of AI in the grieving process is controversial. Experts note both positive and negative effects. Some report a boost in self-confidence but others worry it can impede the grieving process. Further studies are needed. READ THE ARTICLE

  • MUSIC

    Drake & Weeknd Ai-Generated Song Goes Viral ..

    TMZ. An AI-generated song featuring a fake Drake and The Weeknd called ‘Heart on My Sleeve’ is going viral on TikTok and Twitter. Laylo, a tech startup, is suspected of creating the song using AI programming based on a TikTok account named ghostwriter977.

    Some speculate that this is a marketing tactic by Laylo. Many others believe the song is too good to be out in the world without the real Drake and The Weeknd’s sign-off. READ MORE

  • Regulation

    EU’s new AI law could decimate generative AI on the continent, warn founders

    sifted. The EU’s proposed AI legislation is causing concern among founders of companies working with generative models, who warn that it could severely harm their ability to compete globally. If the regulation is not carefully crafted, it could result in a “resource drain” for companies and make it harder for them to innovate and compete. READ MORE

  • Google

    Google Devising Radical Search Changes to Beat Back A.I. Rivals

    The New York Times. Google is developing a new search engine powered by A.I. technology called Magi to respond to the threat posed by A.I. competitors like Bing. The new search engine and upgrades to the existing one will offer users a more personalized experience. Google plans to release the new features to a maximum of one million people initially, increasing to 30 million by the end of the year, exclusively in the United States. READ THE ARTICLE

  • ENTERTAINMENT

    ChaosGPT Is Trying To Destroy Humanity; Fortunately The Ai Is Adorably Bad At It

    SYFY. The recent sci-fi horror film M3GAN highlighted the potential dangers of incorporating advanced AI into our lives. The ease of creating an AI dedicated to destroying humanity is demonstrated by the open-source autonomous AI project Auto-GPT’s ChaosGPT.

    CounterChaosGPT is an opposing AI created to eliminate ChaosGPT. These models are entertaining but they also raise questions about the potential consequences of AI advancement. READ MORE