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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.

Listen to Some of the First Single-Text Prompt AI-Generated Songs

ElevenLabs is pushing the boundaries of AI-generated music, creating songs from a single text prompt without edits. The AI produces professional-sounding tracks, raising questions about licensing and the future of music creation.

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.

Digital recreations of dead people need urgent regulation, AI ethicists say

AI ethicists warn that digital recreations of deceased individuals, known as "deadbots," could cause psychological harm to users and creators. They call for urgent regulation to prevent potential misuse.

‘Destruction of the human experience’: Apple iPad ad prompts online backlash

Apple's "Crush!" iPad Pro ad, depicting creative tools being crushed into an iPad, faced backlash for undermining traditional artistry. Apple apologized, acknowledging the ad "missed the mark"

Apple doesn’t understand why you use technology

Apple's "Crush!" ad for the iPad Pro, featuring a hydraulic press destroying creative tools, faced backlash for seeming to undermine creativity. Apple apologized, stating the ad "missed the mark."

‘I feel more connected with humanity’: the club where phones are banned – and visitors pay for the privilege

You'll need to hand over your phone before you can grab a coffee at the Netherlandsâ?? Offline Club, or attend a music event from Off the Radar. Why are the Dutch so keen on digital detoxes â?? and

Your phone can tell when you’re depressed

Researchers and startups are developing AI-powered apps that utilize smartphones, smartwatches, and social media to detect early signs of depression, aiming to provide timely mental health interventions.

‘News on Facebook is dead’: memes replace Australian media posts as Meta turns off the tap

Meta's decision to halt news content on Facebook has led to a significant decline in user engagement with Australian media posts, with memes increasingly filling the void.