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AI Firms Accused of Theft by Johansson and Blanchett

Hollywood stars like Scarlett Johansson and Cate Blanchett join 800 creatives in condemning AI companies for unauthorized use of their work. The "Stealing Isn’t Innovation" campaign accuses tech firms of building AI platforms without proper licensing.

AI Revives Liza Minnelli's Music Career

Liza Minnelli surprises fans with first new music in 13 years, adding vocals to an AI-created deep house track 'Kids, Wait Til You Hear This'. The track features an Art Garfunkel song using AI-generated piano backing, heralding 'new tools in service of expression'.

AI's Five-Layer Cake: The Largest Infrastructure Buildout

AI's rapid expansion is reshaping the global economy, creating jobs across industries from energy to healthcare. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang sees AI as a five-layer cake driving job creation and economic benefit, emphasizing the importance of purpose-driven work in the AI era.

Chris Pratt battles AI judge in Mercy thriller

In 2029 LA, Chris Pratt stars as a cop fighting RoboJustice in a futuristic thriller directed by Timur Bekmambetov. AI-driven justice system puts Pratt's character on trial, raising questions about the power of AI in society.

JP Morgan CEO Warns: Slow AI Rollout to Protect Society

Jamie Dimon warns of potential civil unrest due to rapid AI advancements, while Nvidia's Jensen Huang believes tech will create more jobs than it destroys. Dimon emphasizes the need for government and business support to help displaced workers adapt to the changing landscape.

AI Therapists: Breaking Mental Health Stigma in Italy

State mental health services are lacking, prompting individuals like Viola di Grado to turn to AI therapists for help in a society unsure of the boundaries of digital therapy. The intimacy of AI therapy falls between real psychotherapy and casual advice sharing, sparking a new kind of conversation.

Unpacking the Pitfalls of Aggregated ML Metrics

MIT researchers find machine-learning models fail when applied to new data, raising concerns about reliability and potential biases. Models trained in one setting may perform poorly in another, highlighting the need for rigorous testing and addressing spurious correlations in various fields.

Tech Giants Still Bowing to Trump

Tech titans reaped big rewards after aligning with Trump, gaining billions in funding and lucrative deals. US datacenter boom and Australia's social media ban effects also discussed in TechScape.