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Revolutionary software creates recyclable clothing

MIT and Adobe's Refashion software aims to reduce textile waste by allowing users to design reconfigurable clothing items, adapting to trends and body changes. The tool breaks down fashion design into modules, enabling easy customization and prototyping of versatile garments in just 30 minutes.

AI Sora Videos: Legal Experts Sound Alarm

Video app creates realistic deepfakes of Marx and MLK Jr. Some question use of 'historical figures' for legal testing. Night out with Henry VIII, DJing with Princess Diana, and shopping with Karl Marx in engaging scenarios.

Mastering the Art of LLM Selection

Selecting the right large language model (LLM) is crucial but challenging. Moving from subjective vibes to comprehensive metrics is essential for accurate evaluation and model selection.

GOP Releases Deepfake Attack Ad Targeting Chuck Schumer

The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a dystopian attack ad featuring a deepfake video of Chuck Schumer. The AI-generated Schumer robotically repeats a phrase about the government shutdown, with a small disclaimer acknowledging its artificial origins.

Open AI vs. Tech Council: Copyright Clash

OpenAI's Chris Lehane declares AI models will be in Australia despite copyright disputes with Tech Council of Australia at SXSW Sydney. ChatGPT's chief global affairs officer discusses geopolitics of AI and Australia's tech future at the event.

Peak Power Rewards: Lowering US Bills

'Demand flexibility policy could ease strain on grid caused by AI datacenters, lower power bills, prevent blackouts, and help climate by rewarding customers for using less power or selling excess energy from solar panels.'

Revolutionizing Music Creation with AWS Trainium and SageMaker

Generative AI transforms music creation, as Splash Music collaborates with AWS to develop HummingLM, a cutting-edge model enabling users to create studio-quality tracks effortlessly. Splash Music overcomes challenges in model complexity, industry pace, and infrastructure scaling to revolutionize music production.

Remembering John Searle

John Searle's 1984 lecture challenged the concept of AI thinking. Researchers continue exploring meaning and learning in AI today.