Japanese Man Experiences Simulated Widowhood After Virtual Singer’s Service Ends

Japanese Man Experiences Simulated Widowhood After Virtual Singer’s Service Ends

A 41-year-old Japanese school administrator named Akihiko Kondo commemorated an unusual anniversary recently. Six years ago, he partook in a symbolic marriage with a hologram of his favorite virtual singer, Hatsune Miku. However, his unconventional marital bliss was cut short when Gatebox, the company behind Miku’s avatar, ceased the service, leaving Kondo to face a novel form of loss—digital widowhood.… Read the rest

U.S. Authorities Launch Antitrust Investigations Into Tech Giants Over AI Practices

U.S. Authorities Launch Antitrust Investigations Into Tech Giants Over AI Practices

U.S. tech industry titans face antitrust scrutiny as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have agreed to investigate Microsoft, NVIDIA, and OpenAI. External news sources like Reuters reported that these tech giants are being probed on concerns ranging from access to data for training artificial intelligence models to the impact generative AI could have on creative work.… Read the rest

AI’s Incremental Economic Benefits: Prediction and Reality

AI’s Incremental Economic Benefits: Prediction and Reality

Emerging technologies are gearing up to transform the global economic landscape, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront, promising substantial boosts to productivity. While some prognosticators envisage a future where machines fulfill all human capabilities, triggering a new era of boundless prosperity, grounded predictions depict a somewhat tempered outlook.… Read the rest

Ex-OpenAI Employee Raises Concerns Over AI Development and Ethics

Ex-OpenAI Employee Raises Concerns Over AI Development and Ethics

AI’s ‘Black Box’ Nature Spurs Transparency Debate
As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) have advanced into societal applications, the term ‘black box’ has gained significant importance. Concerns are rising about the opacity of these advanced systems, which brings forth questions about transparency, trust, and ethics in both the development and utilization of these technologies.… Read the rest

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