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AI: Oligarchs vs. People

AI could undermine democracy by replacing human labor, says Simon Steyne. David Hardiman argues revolution may come from across the class divide, not just working-class militancy.

Revolutionizing Visual Content Creation with Amazon Nova

Amazon introduces Nova Canvas and Nova Reel for image and video generation, transforming text and image inputs into custom visuals for professional and personal projects. Effective prompts are key to unlocking the full potential of these models, guiding users on how to communicate their vision effectively for optimal results.

Elton John supports McCartney in copyright battle

Elton John supports Paul McCartney in defending copyright laws, urging new rules to protect artists' livelihoods from tech companies. Proposed amendments aim to extend copyright protections in the UK ahead of a crucial House of Lords vote.

Unveiling Vehicle Data from Images

Build a vehicle documentation system using OpenAI's GPT-4, LangChain, and Pydantic for structured data extraction from images. Simplify complex workflows with LangChain and ensure output consistency with Pydantic for easy downstream use.

Enhancing Robot Vision

Luca Carlone at MIT's SPARK Lab aims to enhance robots' perception to enable seamless human interaction in various environments. By bridging the gap between human and robot perception, Carlone's work could revolutionize how robots assist in real-world scenarios.

DeepSeek Cyber-Attack Follows AI Chatbot Success

DeepSeek's app faces cyber-attack after becoming top free app in US, prompting temporary registration limit. Despite the setback, existing users can still access the AI assistant app as company investigates the large-scale malicious attack.

UK drops AI welfare prototypes after setbacks

Government AI prototypes for welfare system face setbacks, including concerns about DWP using AI to read benefit claimant correspondence. Pilots for staff training, jobcentres, and disability benefit payments not moving forward, hindering Keir Starmer's efficiency efforts.

DWP's AI Raises Concerns

DWP considers AI for handling 25,000 daily letters and emails from vulnerable benefit applicants. UK welfare system drops AI prototypes due to 'false starts'.