May 3, 2023

  • Music

    AI-Generated Music Is Here—‘Sung’ By Stars Like Drake And Ariana Grande—But It May Be Very Illegal

    Forbes, 05/03/23. The rise of AI-produced music featuring popular artists’ voices has caused a viral sensation on social media. However, this trend has sparked debates about legality and copyright infringement. While some experts argue that AI training on copyrighted material should be allowed, others advocate for explicit bans to protect original art. The U.S. Copyright Office has introduced guidelines to address AI-generated content, emphasizing the distinction between mechanical reproduction and original artistic conception. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Regulation

    AI regulation is coming. What do brands need to know?

    Vogue Business, 05/03/23. (subscription) READ THE ARTICLE

  • WordPress

    WordPress Explores AI Integration

    Search Engine Journal, 05/03/23. The ongoing discussion among WordPress contributors regarding the integration of AI into the WordPress ecosystem has sparked valuable insights and perspectives. Although there are no immediate plans to add AI to the WordPress core, these discussions serve as an important starting point to explore the possibilities. The consensus so far suggests that AI integration may be best achieved through external plugins rather than being hard-coded into the core. Matt Cromwell raises concerns about the potential distraction and the need to prioritize existing projects, while acknowledging the importance of discussing AI. Ollie Jones proposes the idea of an AI diagnostic co-pilot that can identify and suggest solutions for site issues. Similarly, robglidden envisions AI chatbots as collaborators in WordPress’s Phase 3 collaboration plan. Furthermore, James LePage highlights that AI integration is already happening through plugins like CodeWP and various SEO and content optimization plugins. These discussions demonstrate WordPress’s commitment to staying ahead with technological advancements while leveraging the fast-paced innovation of third-party plugins. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Politics

    Biden’s health and the threat of an AI presidential campaign

    The Hill, 05/03/23. The simultaneous emergence of President Biden’s age, health concerns, and the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) raises significant challenges to the honesty and integrity of future presidential campaigns. Biden’s mental fitness and age have already caused concern among voters. Additionally, AI’s ability to create realistic audio and video poses the risk of misleading representations and further eroding trust in the electoral process. The potential impact of AI on campaigns and the existence of such technology may lead to suspicions and uncertainties among voters, potentially altering their perception and choices. READ THE ARTICLE

  • Education

    10 Immediate Uses for AI in Learning and Development | ATD

    TD, 05/03/23. The L&D industry is closely observing the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) with both excitement and apprehension. Marketers have already been experimenting with AI for creative work, and L&D professionals can learn from their experiences. By leveraging AI, L&D can automate tasks, analyze data, synthesize content, improve storytelling, create role-play scenarios, generate quiz questions, create rapid training videos, produce unique images, and facilitate practice conversations. It is important to manage data sources and create a defined space for AI experimentation while acknowledging the eight-year lag in adopting new tools. AI is a powerful tool that can enhance the work of L&D professionals and improve the learning experience. READ THE ARTICLE