Twitter has recently begun to mark links to Substack publications as “potentially unsafe” for users. Substack is a blog publishing platform that has become increasingly popular among journalists, activists, and other public figures in recent years. The move by Twitter has been met with strong criticism from Substack’s users, who feel that this decision was… Continue reading Twitter is now marking Substack links as unsafe
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India Says It Won’t Regulate AI
India has recently announced that it will not be regulating artificial intelligence (AI). This landmark decision was presented during Niti Aayog’s Global Conference on AI earlier this month. India joins a list of countries that have been hesitant to embrace the regulation of AI due to the lack of a reliable legal framework. This conference… Continue reading India Says It Won’t Regulate AI
Cops Are Mad at Ron DeSantis Because He Forces Crappy Made-in-USA Drones on Them
Law enforcement agencies throughout Florida are feeling the heat after Governor Ron DeSantis forced its police departments to use Made-in-USA drones for surveillance of public spaces. For months, the governor has been promising to outfit the state’s law enforcement with the latest in drone technology, but his plans did not take into account the fact… Continue reading Cops Are Mad at Ron DeSantis Because He Forces Crappy Made-in-USA Drones on Them
OpenAI geoblocks ChatGPT in Italy
OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research organization founded by Elon Musk, recently implemented a geoblock for its ‘ChatGPT’ software when in comes to users in Italy. ChatGPT, or ‘Chat-Generated Prompt Technology’, is an advanced chatbot that can “produce human-like conversation in seconds” using natural language and machine-learning algorithms. The decision to geoblock ChatGPT has been largely… Continue reading OpenAI geoblocks ChatGPT in Italy
Pokémon GO will raise the price of remote raid passes
Pokémon Go is a popular augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed by Niantic for both iOS and Android devices. The game was released in 2016 and has since become one of the most successful mobile gaming apps of all time. Recently, Niantic has announced plans to raise the price of remote raid passes, a feature… Continue reading Pokémon GO will raise the price of remote raid passes
After deepfakes go viral, AI image generator Midjourney stops free trials citing ‘abuse’
In recent months, AI image generators have grown in popularity due to the emergence of deepfakes – digital images and videos altered to make it appear as if someone else had said or done something other than what actually happened. However, this newfound popularity appears to have been short-lived, as one of the leading AI… Continue reading After deepfakes go viral, AI image generator Midjourney stops free trials citing ‘abuse’
Disney cuts metaverse division as part of broader restructuring
In an unexpected move, The Walt Disney Company recently announced it is scaling back its metaverse division, part of a broader restructuring effort for the iconic entertainment giant. The division, which had been growing rapidly since its inception over three years ago, was responsible for the development of new interactive virtual experiences and the implementation… Continue reading Disney cuts metaverse division as part of broader restructuring
Microsoft lays off an ethical AI team as it doubles down on OpenAI
On April 10th, 2020, Microsoft made news headlines across the world with the announcement that it has laid off its “Ethical AI” team, consisting of approximately 80 individuals. The move has been both shocking and controversial as Microsoft has invested heavily in the field of AI during the past decade and has been seen as… Continue reading Microsoft lays off an ethical AI team as it doubles down on OpenAI
AI-generated comic artwork loses US Copyright protection
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become ever more prevalent in recent years. As the technology has become more advanced, the possibilities for using AI in the arts and entertainment industry have grown. Recently, the US Copyright Office has issued a decision regarding AI-generated comic artwork, ruling that such art does not qualify for US copyright protection.… Continue reading AI-generated comic artwork loses US Copyright protection
Ford Lightning production to remain halted for another week
The iconic Ford Lightning pickup truck is reportedly set to remain out of production for another week. This news comes as a blow to fans of the classic truck, who were recently expecting production to resume. The decision to halt production was made last week, with Ford citing “temporary parts supply issues” as the reason.… Continue reading Ford Lightning production to remain halted for another week