California takes action against AI-based deepfakes in elections
California has enacted some of the country’s strictest measures to combat the spread of deepfakes in elections ahead of the 2024 election. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills at an AI conference in San Francisco. The new measures…
Gavin Newsom signs legislation to combat AI-created election deepfakes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills on Tuesday to crack down on the use of artificial intelligence to create false images or videos in political advertisements before the 2024 election. A new law set to…
The widespread scam that half of us don’t even know is possible | Tech News
Actor James Nesbitt was shocked when he heard his own voice speaking to him (Image: Starling Bank) Most of us have received annoying WhatsApp messages from scammers saying something like, “Mom, I lost my phone!” Although they can be annoying,…
OpenAI’s new Strawberry AI is frighteningly good at deceiving
OpenAI, the company that brought you ChatGPT, is trying something different. Its newly released AI system is not only designed to spit out quick answers to your questions, but is also designed to “think” or “reflect” before answering. The result…
Scientists warn about the OpenAI o1 model: “Particularly dangerous”
OpenAI’s “o1-preview”, the new series of “extended thinking” models, has prompted AI pioneer Professor Yoshua Bengio to warn about the potential risks associated with increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems. According to the company, these new models are designed to “spend…
How to enable the new ChatGPT: Advice from OpenAI
How to enable the new ChatGPT: Tips from OpenAI NurPhoto via Getty Images OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT model, OpenAI o1, is a true powerhouse of reasoning. This new version doesn’t just spit out answers. It pauses, thinks, and reflects before responding….
Could Palantir shares help you become a millionaire?
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) has become one of the stock market’s darlings in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The technology company is known for its complex data analysis platforms. It began providing federal intelligence agencies with software after 9/11 to help…
Taylor Swift filled NFL stadiums. But can she also fill ballot boxes?
The Taylor Swift effect brought new fans to America’s biggest sporting event last winter. Will the pop star’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris after Tuesday night’s debate translate into more votes in the biggest election of the year? Yes,…
Usher brings out Big Sean and turns Little Caesars Arena into a roller skating rink
At his energetic, albeit conceptually chaotic, concert on Thursday evening, the hitmaker led the audience through his entire repertoire. Detroit − Superstar hitmaker Usher took fans on his own version of the “Eras” tour, albeit in a slightly more distorted…
Boeing is the latest company to take on the union
At Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere, aircraft assembly workers walked off the job early Friday after union members voted overwhelmingly to strike. Boeing is just the latest company to engage with union members over issues such as wages and…
