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Love in the Age of AI

AI is becoming companions for humans, offering therapy and even love. But is it a solution to loneliness or just a profit-making tool for big tech? Spike Jonze's 'Her' foreshadowed this trend, now seen in AI assistants like Amazon's Alexa and ChatGPT with Scarlett Johansson's voice.

Enhancing Software Development with Communicative Agents

Summary: The "Communicative Agents for Software Development" paper introduces ChatDev, an AI-powered virtual software development company using large language models to streamline coding processes through natural language communication. ChatDev aims to automate software creation, addressing the challenge of skill and capital limitations in software development, with promising success leveraging...

AI: The Next Manhattan Project

Nick Bostrom's Superintelligence book sparked debates on the potential dangers of superintelligent machines, prompting calls for enhanced military defense. Despite criticism, the book successfully brought the concept of AI takeover from academia to mainstream consciousness.

Pope Urges G7 to Ban Autonomous Weapons

Pope Francis urges G7 leaders to ban autonomous weapons in war, emphasizing humans should make life-and-death decisions, not machines. Historic address highlights the power to shape AI as a tool for creativity or terror.

Driver Data Giant Shuts Down

Verisk, a major data broker, stops selling detailed driver behavior data to insurers after criticism. Drivers discover their every trip detail was shared with insurers, affecting insurance rates.

Digital Resurrections: Blessing or Curse?

Grieftech raises concerns as people engage with AI chatbots mimicking deceased loved ones, blurring lines between reality and technology. Christi Angel shares her surreal experience talking to a chatbot resembling her late partner, Cameroun.

Apple Snubs OpenAI: ChatGPT Integration Unpaid

Apple integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT AI into its devices without payment, sparking speculation about the partnership's terms and benefits. The agreement could lead to increased user engagement for OpenAI and provide Apple with advanced AI capabilities.

Photographer Beats AI in Competition

Photographer Miles Astray wins by submitting human-made photo to AI category, subverting trend of artificial pictures. Flamingone image challenges algorithm-powered rivals in photography awards.