OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence company, is currently entangled in lawsuits from various artists, writers, and publishers who claim that their work was utilized without permission to train AI models such as ChatGPT. In response to these allegations, OpenAI recently announced the development of a tool called Media Manager, set to be launched in 2025.
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The Met Gala, known for its extravagant fashion statements and celebrity appearances, took a digital turn this year with the rise of generative AI deepfakes. Instead of just showcasing real-life red carpet moments, social media was flooded with digitally manipulated images of celebrities like Katy Perry and Rihanna in stunning outfits that never actually graced
Docusign recently made headlines with its acquisition of Lexion, an AI-powered agreement management software provider, for a whopping $165 million. This move is aimed at solidifying Docusign’s presence in the Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) sector, which the company ventured into just last month. Despite the acquisition, Docusign has assured that Lexion’s products will remain available
The White House recently released new regulations targeting companies involved in the production of synthetic DNA amid concerns that a pathogen created with genetic material acquired through the mail could potentially trigger a global pandemic. President Joe Biden signed an executive order last fall to set forth fresh guidelines for AI safety and security, encompassing
In a recent WIRED article, it was revealed that a group of scammers known as the Yahoo Boys are operating openly on various social media platforms, engaging in criminal activities such as scams and sextortion schemes. These scammers have found ways to evade content moderation systems, making it difficult for authorities to track and stop
The world’s increasing demand for AI chatbots and image generators is driving the need for robust infrastructure components, beyond just high-performance GPUs. CoreWeave, a key player in this space, faced a critical bottleneck in the form of server cabinets. This mundane yet crucial component became a significant hurdle as the company rushed to scale up
Philosopher Nick Bostrom, known for his work on existential risks to humanity, has taken a surprising turn towards optimism in his new book, Deep Utopia. While his previous work focused on the potential dangers of superintelligent AI, his latest book explores a future where humanity has successfully navigated technological advancements to create a utopian society.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in identifying suspicious transactions in cryptocurrency exchanges has shown promising results. Researchers developed an AI tool that was tested on a cryptocurrency exchange, where it identified 52 suspicious chains of transactions that all funneled into the exchange. Surprisingly, the exchange had already flagged 14 of the accounts associated with
The task of detecting text generated by tools like ChatGPT poses a significant challenge for users and researchers alike. While artificial-intelligence-detection tools such as GPTZero aim to provide guidance by distinguishing between bot-generated and human-written content, there is no foolproof method to accurately identify AI-generated text. The intricacies of AI text detection continue to puzzle
In an era where social media platforms are saturated with algorithmic curation, the concept of a chronological feed is gaining traction. However, Jonathan Stray, a senior scientist at the UC Berkeley Center for Human-Compatible AI, raises concerns about the efficacy of chronological feeds. He argues that chronological feeds can lead to recency bias and enable