British immersive experience company Layered Reality is set to launch 'Elvis Evolution,' an AI-driven holographic show featuring archival footage of Elvis Presley, with performances planned in London, Tokyo, and Las Vegas. The production, approved by Authentic Brands Group, raises questions about the ethics of posthumous entertainment and the legacy of artists with controversial personal histories.
A UK-based SEO agency founder publicly detailed how he used AI to generate 1,800 articles from a competitor's sitemap, claiming to have diverted 3.6 million visits. The bragging post drew criticism and highlighted the growing use of AI in content creation and the challenges of detection.
A social media post suggesting ChatGPT could replace striking writers during the Writers Guild strike ignited widespread criticism online. Users highlighted the dehumanizing view of creative labor and raised concerns about plagiarism and job loss, reflecting broader tensions over AI's role in the workforce.
A test by Futurism editors reveals that ChatGPT fabricates achievements and affiliations when asked to write professional bios, inventing awards and academic posts. The chatbot's inability to verify its own output underscores growing concerns about AI-generated misinformation online.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has signed a $224,000 contract with Clearview AI, a facial recognition startup facing lawsuits from tech giants and civil liberties groups. The deal, labeled 'mission support,' raises concerns about privacy and the use of biometric surveillance by federal agencies.
A new website, thisworddoesnotexist.com, uses OpenAI's GPT-2 algorithm to invent realistic-sounding but entirely fabricated words. Created by former Instagram engineer Thomas Dimson, the tool highlights advances in AI's grasp of language while exposing its limits in semantic understanding.
Elon Musk has resigned from OpenAI's board, citing a potential future conflict as Tesla intensifies its AI efforts. The move has sparked speculation about Tesla's progress toward fully autonomous vehicles, a goal that has already attracted over 35,000 pre-orders for its 'fully self-driving capability' package.
A coalition of researchers from leading institutions suggests restricting AI research to prevent misuse, but critics argue that secrecy could hinder bias detection and security. The debate highlights the tension between protecting society and fostering innovation.
Hanson Robotics' humanoid robot Sophia, the world's first robot citizen, is backing a blockchain-based crowdfunding campaign by SingularityNET to create a decentralized marketplace for AI collaboration. The platform aims to let AI agents share data and skills, with a token sale scheduled for December 8, 2017, capped at $36 million.
Jim Breyer, founder and CEO of Breyer Capital, predicts that artificial intelligence could achieve human-level learning capabilities by 2050, based on median estimates from leading AI researchers. The forecast was shared at the CNBC and Institutional Investor's Delivering Alpha conference, where Breyer also addressed both the promise and risks of AI.
Apple's acquisition of Lattice Data for about $200 million brings AI expertise to transform unstructured 'dark data' into usable insights. The startup, rooted in Stanford's DeepDive project, joins a wave of AI investments as the market is projected to reach $36.8 billion by 2025.
At the White House Frontiers Conference in Pittsburgh, the Obama administration released two reports outlining AI policy and research strategies. The documents aim to guide federal action on AI, balancing innovation with public safety, and signal a commitment to science-led governance.
Images reportedly filed with the FCC suggest Google is preparing an enterprise-focused version of its Glass headset, featuring a reinforced hinge and improved durability. The device, which looks similar to earlier models, is expected to be distributed through the Google Glass for Work program, with a consumer release unlikely in the near term.
Halupedia, an open-source project, presents itself as an infinite encyclopedia where every entry is fabricated by AI on the spot, complete with invented citations and lore. The site aims to expose AI's absurdity while maintaining internal consistency, though it faces challenges with offensive user prompts.
A Wired investigation reveals that workers in Venezuela, Pakistan, and refugee camps earn as little as $1–2 per day labeling data for AI systems, often below minimum wage. One worker called it 'digital slavery,' while companies like Appen say they are trying to balance client needs with worker stability.
Getty Images has filed a copyright lawsuit against Stability AI, alleging the company copied 12 million images without permission to train its Stable Diffusion AI model. The suit also claims Stability removed watermarks and infringed on Getty's trademarks. Legal experts say the case could shape the future of AI training and copyright law.
Days before Cory Doctorow's new book 'Enshittification' hit shelves, an AI-generated knockoff appeared on Amazon, undercutting the real price and mimicking the title. The author publicly criticized Amazon's quality controls, highlighting the platform's own role in the phenomenon he describes.
The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab spent a week operating Boston Dynamics' Spot robot in terrain exercises, testing its agility and remote control capabilities. The prototype, controlled via laptop and game controller, could shape future infantry tactics.