In a shocking turn of events, Taylor Swift fans have been deceived by a scam that exploited the singer’s name and a fictitious endorsement from AI technology. The elaborate scheme involved the promotion of fake Le Creuset cookware, which quickly went viral on social media platforms.… Read the rest
Waymo Expands Driverless Testing in Phoenix as California Pushes for Regulations
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, is set to begin testing its robo-taxis on freeways in Phoenix, Arizona. This expansion comes as California lawmakers and labor organizations demand stricter regulations for self-driving vehicles. Waymo has previously conducted extensive testing on public roads in both Arizona and California.… Read the rest
AI Program Reimagines Animated Characters as Real People with Haunting Results
A recent experiment conducted by graphic designer Princess Prompt has caused quite a stir on social media. Using an AI program called Midjourney, Prompt transformed popular animated stars into realistic human beings, and the results have left fans in awe.
The experiment, which was shared by Prompt on social media, received an overwhelming response from fans.… Read the rest
ID R&D Introduces Innovative Tool to Detect Voice Clones and Safeguard Against Fraud
ID R&D, a prominent voice biometrics company, has recently launched a groundbreaking voice clone detection tool. This cutting-edge technology aims to combat the rise of AI-driven fraud by identifying voice clones and audio deepfakes, thereby preventing criminal activities.
With the emergence of deepfakes in the digital realm, Alexey Khitrov, CEO of ID R&D, underscores the crucial need to verify the authenticity of voices in an era where deception is becoming increasingly sophisticated.… Read the rest
Waymo Expands Self-Driving Testing on Phoenix Freeways
Summary: Waymo, the leading autonomous car company, is pressing ahead with plans to conduct rider-only testing for its self-driving vehicles on Phoenix freeways. The company intends to initially offer this service exclusively to its employees before making it available to the general public.… Read the rest
Title: Rabbit R1 Aims to Revolutionize App Interactions with AI
Summary: Rabbit Inc., a Santa Monica startup, has unveiled its latest innovation at CES 2024 – the Rabbit R1. Priced at $199, this consumer device aims to eliminate the need for app interactions by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). The device is powered by a natural-language operating system and employs a unique AI foundation called the “Large Action Model.”… Read the rest
OpenAI and Pennsylvania State Employees Partner for AI-Powered Administrative Work
A new partnership between OpenAI and Pennsylvania state employees aims to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline administrative work. In a pilot program set to begin this month, a select group of employees from Pennsylvania’s Office of Administration will have access to OpenAI’s enterprise ChatGPT service for tasks such as copy creation, policy language clarification, drafting job descriptions, addressing duplication and conflicting guidance, as well as coding.… Read the rest
YouTube Updates Policies to Prohibit AI Videos of Deceased Minors
In a disturbing turn of events, YouTube has been forced to update its policies to explicitly state that creating AI videos of dead children for true crime content is not allowed. The change comes after a series of videos surfaced on social media platforms, including TikTok, featuring simulated voices of real child murder victims narrating their own gruesome deaths.… Read the rest
New Technology Enables Fast and Affordable TV Commercial Creation
A Detroit-based tech firm, Waymark, has developed an innovative video AI platform that can produce TV commercials in just minutes. Waymark has recently reached an agreement with E.W. Scripps Co. stations to implement their ad-creation technology across the group’s 61 TV stations.… Read the rest
The Increasing Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Tech and Telecom Industry
Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the tech and telecom industry, with its influence being felt in various areas such as data centers, networking, and even job postings. The rise of AI has prompted major investments, multibillion-dollar deals, and a surge in interest from industry leaders.… Read the rest