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How Covid misinformation stayed one step ahead of Facebook
A study published in *Science Advances* found that Meta’s efforts to curb Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on Facebook, while reducing overall anti-vaccine content, failed to lower engagement. Anti-vaccine influencers adapted strategies to evade enforcement, using euphemisms, inter-platform networks, and Facebook’s amplification algorithms.
George R.R. Martin, Victor LaValle, and Many More Join Authors Guild in Lawsuit Against OpenAI
The Authors Guild and 17 prominent authors filed a class-action lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging unauthorized use of their work to train AI without consent or compensation. They aim to protect writers' rights, ensure fair compensation, and advocate for ethical AI practices while emphasizing they are not opposed to AI as a tool.
X scores the lowest among all platforms in combating climate disinformation
The platform appears to have no clear policies in place to combat climate disinformation, a new report shows.
When it comes to creative thinking, it’s clear that AI systems mean business | John Naughton
Large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 are described as "stochastic parrots," capable of generating humanlike and creative outputs without true understanding. They outperform humans in creativity tests and idea generation, offering cost-effective solutions for businesses. This raises ethical concerns about AI's role in decision-making and its potential misuse in corporate contexts.
AI-focused tech firms locked in ‘race to the bottom’, warns MIT professor
Physicist Max Tegmark says competition too intense for tech executives to pause development to consider AI risks
We tried to make a hit song with only AI tools — and it got messy
AI is transforming music creation, from generating covers and original tracks to assisting with mixing and production. Tools like Suno, BeatBot, and Izotope Neutron promise efficiency but raise ethical and legal concerns. Musicians explore AI's potential to simplify songwriting, sparking debate on its impact on creativity and the music industry.
TikTok introduces a way to label AI-generated content
TikTok is introducing an AI labeling feature to help creators disclose AI-generated content, aligning with its user guidelines. The labels, visible on videos, aim to enhance transparency and curb misuse. TikTok will also test automatic AI labeling and rename AI-powered effects to include "AI" in their names.
The AI Drake 'Ghostwriter' is back with a new song and is chasing a Grammy
Ghostwriter, the creator of viral AI-generated songs, released “Whiplash” featuring AI voices of Travis Scott and 21 Savage. The track raises copyright and legal concerns, as Ghostwriter seeks artist approval to release it. TikTok removed the video, while a previous AI track, “Heart on My Sleeve,” is being submitted for Grammy consideration.
Google will soon require disclaimers for AI-generated political ads
Google will require political ads featuring AI-generated “synthetic content” to include clear disclaimers starting November. Ads depicting realistic but fabricated people or events must disclose AI use. Minor edits like image brightening are exempt. This policy addresses concerns over deceptive AI in political campaigns, following notable instances of AI-altered attack ads.
Social media echo chambers and UFO hearings - ABC listen
Do social media echo chambers really exist? 17 academics dove into Facebook’s data to find out. And there are reports that Telsa hired a ‘diversion team’ to suppress complaints about the vehicles driving range. So, what repercussions could this have for the Tesla brand? Meanwhile, a whistleblower has made claims about alien bodies and UFO crash sites in a US Congress hearing. It comes as NASA is set to hand down its own report into UAPs, so what's going on? Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, Future Transport Reporter at AAP and Cam Wilson, Deputy Editor at Crikey join Rae Johnston on Download This Show.
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