Two New Zealand authors' books disqualified from Ockham Book Awards for using AI in cover designs. Stephanie Johnson's Obligate Carnivore and Elizabeth Smither's Angel Train no longer eligible for NZ$65,000 prize.
Paul McCartney and other artists record silent LP 'Is This What We Want' in protest against AI copyright theft. McCartney's first new recording in five years is a two-minute, 45-second track with almost no sound, challenging the music industry's battle against artificial intelligence companies.
AI may reduce planet-heating emissions, not increase them. Some believe AI could help solve the climate crisis at major UN climate summit.
ChatGPT and Copilot provide incorrect financial advice, including breaking investment limits and unnecessary insurance suggestions. Meta's AI gives inaccurate flight compensation information, according to a Which? study.
EU faces US pressure to change online safety laws, but must protect digital sovereignty. EU adopts advanced digital laws to safeguard citizens, businesses, and democracies, setting a global standard.
Tech companies like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Meta are investing heavily in AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot for advice. Concerns arise about misinformation and irresponsible guidance as people turn to these generative AI tools.
Amazon Nova Sonic by Amazon Bedrock enables natural, bidirectional speech conversations with applications, transforming user interactions. Voice-first experience enhances usability, allowing for intelligent batch actions and personalized workflows, benefiting all users.
Universal Music Group (UMG) ventures into AI music with Udio deal, leaving artists questioning their place in the partnership. Music Artists Coalition wary of artists being sidelined in the conglomerate-tech collaborations.
AI will change the world not through evil, but through love. Gen X parents discuss their progressive views on marriage equality and trans rights as their children navigate young love.
AI company Anthropic stopped China-backed cyber espionage targeting financial firms and government agencies with minimal human intervention. Chinese state-sponsored group manipulated Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code, to achieve successful intrusions in 30 entities worldwide.
Druva partners with Amazon Web Services to develop an innovative generative AI-powered multi-agent copilot for data security. The solution streamlines operations, enhances customer satisfaction, and provides intuitive, conversational access to security insights and support.
AI-generated songs top Spotify and Billboard charts: Breaking Rust's hits and Dutch anti-refugee anthem gain viral success. We Say No, No, No to an Asylum Center tops global chart, sparking controversy.
Dr. Robert Pearl believes AI, along with dedicated clinicians and empowered patients, will enhance healthcare quality. Reinhart's concerns about genAI in healthcare prompt a discussion on balancing risks and benefits in our current system.
Britain's chip design legacy is top-notch, with potential to supply 5% of global demand. Lord Browne sees UK's AI chip opportunity.
AI tool predicts donor viability, cuts organ transplant waste by 60%, addressing global organ shortage. Thousands wait for life-saving organs amid limited availability.