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Media Lacks Policies on AI-Generated Images: Study
Media outlets need clear policies and processes around the use of AI-generated imagery, a study led by RMIT University says.
AI-Generated ‘Digital Marilyn’ Chatbot Debuts at SXSW
The ‘Digital Marilyn’ raises concerns about reanimating dead celebrities without their consent.
Wisconsin Assembly Approves Bills Regulating AI Use in Political Campaign Ads
One of the bills require political candidates to disclose the use of AI-generated content in ads and communications.
Sell Our NHS Data for Edge in Global AI Competition Urge Blair and Hague
The former political rivals say their plan can help develop treatment and keep the UK in the forefront of innovation, but the proposal raises privacy concerns.
Fox Launches Blockchain Platform to Track Media Sources
The Verify platform, a joint project from Fox Corp. and blockchain developer Polygon Labs, aims to be a game changer for online media companies.
The ‘Arms Race’ for Fake AI Election Content Is On
Will the next election ‘dossier’ consist of AI-generated videos?
UK Pledges £38 Million for Projects in Africa as AI Summit Convenes
The 1st global summit on AI risks will focus on potential threats to national security and risks including election disruption and erosion of social trust.
Australian Government Funds Research to Investigate Human-AI Teams
Researchers will look at how humans and AI can work together in transport, defence, healthcare, manufacturing, and disaster response.
Biden Signs Sweeping Executive Order to Address AI Risks Amid Growing Concerns
The order comes after a warning from tech leaders in May that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.
Hollywood Writers Reach ‘Tentative’ Deal With Studios After Months-Long Strike
No deal has been reached yet for actors.
IRS Adopting AI to Target Wealthy Tax Evaders, but Everyone Should Be Concerned: Samuel Gregg
The IRS has announced that it will be adopting AI to find and target tax violations by high-income individuals and large business partnerships. Now, the IRS has
Number of Workers Fearing Technological Replacement Surges to Highest Level on Record
While past concerns about tech-driven job loss were mainly among non-college-educated, AI is now resulting in similar concerns among college-educated employees.
McDonald’s Scrapping Self-Serving Drink Machines for All US Customers
McDonald’s will be eliminating self-serving drink machines from all of its restaurants in the United States within the next 10 years, the company has confirmed.
