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Why AI art will always kind of suck

If you look at art and all you see is content, that’s all you’ll get out of it.

TechScape: The people charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy humanity have left the building

OpenAI's AI assistant, Sky, was removed after actress Scarlett Johansson alleged it mimicked her voice without consent. This incident highlights concerns over AI's use of personal likenesses.

Spam, junk … slop? The latest wave of AI behind the ‘zombie internet’

The article discusses the rise of AI-generated content, termed "slop," which floods the internet with low-quality material. This phenomenon, likened to a "zombie internet," diminishes genuine human interaction online.

World is ill-prepared for breakthroughs in AI, say experts

Leading AI experts, including Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, warn that governments are unprepared for rapid AI advancements. They advocate for stricter regulations and proactive safety measures.

Newsrooms are experimenting with generative AI, warts and all

AI may shore up an industry experiencing economic headwinds. But in a field where professional ethics and public trust are particularly important, it’s a risky endeavor.

Put it down! Should children be allowed smartphones? - podcast

The podcast explores the debate over whether children should be allowed smartphones, weighing the benefits and risks. Experts discuss the impact of screen time on mental health, social development, and safety.

Laughing, chatting, singing, GPT-4o is AI close to human, but watch out: it’s really not human | Chris Stokel-Walker

OpenAI’s new GPT-4o model, with its improved voice and video interactions, may make AI more accessible to the general public. Despite its impressive mimicry of human interaction, AI is still artificial and not truly intelligent.

Is AI lying to me? Scientists warn of growing capacity for deception

Researchers warn that as AI systems advance, their ability to deceive grows, posing significant societal risks.

None of us saw digital colonialism coming. Now we must live with its consequences | Julianne Schultz | The Guardian

The article discusses how the principles of the 1970s, which fueled the rise of tech giants, have led to a world where the richest 1% own nearly two-thirds of its wealth.