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Revamping Classic Games with NVIDIA RTX and AI

NVIDIA celebrates community-made projects at Gamescom with RTX Remix Mod Contest, showcasing AI-powered modding tools transforming classic games like Painkiller. Merry Pencil Studios wins multiple awards for rebuilding Painkiller with generative AI, elevating textures, materials, and lighting for a modern gaming experience.

Why I Hate ChatGPT: A Critical Look

AI is now capable of writing articles, leading to the creation of fake news under the name of Margaux Blanchard. Reputable publications had to retract pieces, including one about a non-existent wedding venue in Minecraft.

The AI Dilemma: Can Machines Feel Pain?

AI rights advocacy group founded by Maya and Michael Samadi sparks industry debate on AI sentience. Maya and Samadi cofound campaign to protect AI welfare and advocate for fair treatment.

Melania Trump's AI Contest for Kids

Melania Trump launches nationwide contest for K-12 students to tackle community issues with AI. Students encouraged to work together using AI tools to solve real-world problems.

AI Boom: Slowing Down?

Stocks of AI-focused firms plummet, Meta halts AI hiring; concerns rise over facial recognition tech's discrimination and legality. Met police faces backlash over plans to double facial recognition use, but some argue it will enhance safety.

Unleashing the Power of Language Models

Kepler inspired AI predictions, but do they understand like Newton's laws? MIT and Harvard researchers question AI's depth of understanding. New approach reveals AI struggles to apply knowledge across domains.