Tech journalist Chris Stokel-Walker delves into the growing trend of AI-generated videos, examining OpenAI's Sora 2 and Meta's Vibes apps. He highlights the unique aesthetic of AI slop and its implications for the internet and beyond.
OpenAI's Sora 2 app allowed users to create deepfakes of Bryan Cranston without his consent. The Breaking Bad actor thanked OpenAI for addressing the issue promptly.
Amazon SageMaker HyperPod accelerates AI model training with built-in resiliency, decreasing training time by up to 40%. The HyperPod training operator enhances training resilience for Kubernetes workloads, managing distributed training across large GPU clusters efficiently.
Amazon Nova Sonic enables natural speech-to-speech conversations for AI applications. Multi-agent architecture enhances scalability and user experience in voice assistants, like the banking sample showcased in the blog post.
Machine learning regression predicts values; techniques include decision tree regression. Design choices impact system performance and accuracy.
Michael Connelly feared his new novel would feel outdated due to rapid tech advancements. His latest book delves into AI, focusing on a lawsuit against a company whose chatbot influences a disturbing event.
Kids use AI like ChatGPT to quickly create songs, emphasizing the joy of the creative process over the final product. AI is seen as a helpful tool for enhancing creativity in children's activities.
Trump reposts AI video of 'King Trump' dumping sludge on protesters in response to No Kings protests against his second presidency. Video shows Trump flying a fighter plane with gold crown, dumping brown matter on AI-generated cityscape and protesters in Times Square.
AI-generated images of vulnerable populations are being used in social media campaigns by leading health NGOs, sparking concerns over consent and ethics. Fairpicture, a Swiss-based organization, is raising awareness about the use of these images in global development.
NVIDIA spotlights open-source innovation at Open Source AI Week, showcasing collaboration and community spirit. PyTorch and NVIDIA CUDA platform boost AI development with CUDA Python for easier GPU acceleration in Python environments.
Social media disappoints. Will artificial intelligence follow suit? Gartner Hype Cycle predicts AI's trajectory: peak expectations to disillusionment.
Meta introduces measures allowing parents to block their children from chatting with AI characters amid concerns over inappropriate conversations. New safeguards for under-18 users will enable parents to disable interactions with chatbots on Facebook, Instagram, and the Meta AI app.
Alpha School San Francisco, a private school, claims students can learn twice as fast with AI assistance. Experts caution not all students may benefit from the AI boom in education.
MIT Media Lab showcases innovative AI creations like brain-computer interfaces and AI waste-sorting assistant Oscar. Research scientist Nataliya Kosmyna explores the impact of generative AI on memory and cognitive functions, raising concerns about reliance on AI in communication and decision-making.
Vermillio can trace AI-generated images like those from Google and OpenAI, avoiding copyright issues. A new way to ensure originality in AI-generated content is on the rise.