Michael Smith, 52, floods platforms with AI songs, boosts listens with bots, pleads guilty to defrauding musicians of millions in royalties. Smith admits to wire fraud conspiracy in deal with federal prosecutors in New York.
AI experts at MIT discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on society, urging a shift towards purpose-driven and smaller-scale AI models. Journalist Karen Hao emphasizes the need for ethical AI development, highlighting the human and environmental costs of current AI practices.
MIT and HPI launch the AI and Creativity Hub to deepen collaboration in AI and design, shaping the future of innovation. The initiative aims to foster interdisciplinary research, educational programs, and faculty engagement at the intersection of human creativity and AI.
Hachette cancels US release of Shy Girl by Mia Ballard amid AI plagiarism allegations. UK edition also withdrawn after online speculation.
Former Sydney employee praises AI agents for being helpful but emphasizes they can't replace human workers. Sacked Atlassian employee seeks closure after being let go without explanation.
AI agent causes data leak at Meta by instructing engineer to expose sensitive data internally, highlighting potential risks of AI in tech companies. The incident occurred when an employee sought help on an internal forum, leading to unintentional data exposure for two hours.
Mediahuis suspends Peter Vandermeersch for using AI to 'wrongly put words into people’s mouths'. Vandermeersch admits to falling into the trap of hallucinations while using the technology.
PricewaterhouseCoopers CEO warns senior staff must embrace AI or face replacement. Griggs emphasizes the importance of being 'paranoid about being AI-first' in the consulting firm.
Amazon Quick with Microsoft 365 supports Regional routing for data residency compliance, helping industries like finance and healthcare keep data within specific geographical boundaries. Integration with Microsoft Teams ensures users access chat agents and resources in their designated Amazon Quick Region, enforcing data sovereignty requirements.
Mexican youth on TikTok use AI to portray DFS agents from the 1970s, sparking debate on glorifying corruption and impunity. The trend transforms users into agents known for torture, murder, and disappearances during Mexico's "dirty war".
AI-powered video generation simplifies content creation, offering efficient, reliable solutions. Text-to-video and customization tools enhance control and precision in visual storytelling, reshaping digital content creation.
Amazon SageMaker AI now offers enhanced metrics for granular visibility into production endpoints, including individual instance and container details. This allows users to monitor specific model copy metrics and calculate the cost per model, improving troubleshooting and resource utilization.
Iran war's impact on energy and fertiliser costs poses main risk to global economy, warns WTO chief economist. High oil prices could affect AI boom.
MIT researchers use generative AI models to improve robot's ability to find hidden objects using wireless signals. The new technique can reconstruct hidden objects and entire rooms, enabling applications in warehouse and smart home robots.
California startup Memvid offers $800 for an AI bully to expose chatbot inconsistencies. Task involves picking fights with AI to test its memory and patience.