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Scarlett Johansson is upset that OpenAI may have used her voice without permission
Scarlett Johansson accused OpenAI of asking her to voice ChatGPT, but when she refused, the company created a voice that sounded very similar to hers. Johansson said she had to hire a lawyer and send two letters to OpenAI to learn about how to create a voice like her named Sky. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman […]
Google TV is getting a remote search feature soon
The latest Android update for Google TV brings a useful feature that makes it easier to find your misplaced remote. According to Android Authority, the beta of Android 14 for TV – announced at the Google I/O conference last week – contains information about the new “find remote” feature. A text in the update says: […]
Privacy troubleshooting for Snap’s GenAI chatbot, UK watchdog warns industry
The UK’s data protection supervisory authority (ICO) has just concluded a nearly year-long investigation into Snap’s AI My AI chatbot. The ICO said it was satisfied that Snap had addressed issues relating to risks to children’s privacy. However, the ICO also issued a general warning to businesses about proactively assessing risks to user rights before […]
WitnessAI develops protection systems for generative AI models
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has the ability to create new content, but also has many potential risks such as bias and distribution of malicious text. So how to ensure safety when using them? Rick Caccia, CEO of WitnessAI , believes it is possible. “Securing AI models is a real issue, for AI researchers it’s very […]
“Pro-Trump spam” on Bluesky comes from rival decentralized social network Nostr
Decentralized (distributed) social networks are not immune to spam caused by automated bots, as the recent Bluesky spam attack shows. Earlier this month, a series of posts calling for “always remember to vote for Trump” appeared on the Bluesky network, posted by accounts with random names and default profile pictures. However, spam does not originate […]
Crypto social network Farcaster raises $150 million despite only having 80,000 users per day
Farcaster, a brand new social network, just raised $150 million from major investment funds. This is a platform founded by two former employees of the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange. A special feature of Farcaster is that it operates on the Ethereum blockchain platform. Users can build their own applications on Farcaster, just like building a house […]
Autodesk acquired startup Wonder Dynamics, applying AI to visual effects
Autodesk, the company best known for its 3D tools, has acquired Wonder Dynamics, a startup that helps creators easily create complex characters and visual effects using artificial intelligence. The two companies have cooperated closely for many years but only now officially announced the deal. Wonder Dynamics , founded by visual effects artist Nikola Todorovic and […]
Microsoft launches Copilot for Teams, helping manage meetings and notes more effectively
Microsoft has just introduced Team Copilot, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to more effectively support teamwork in large companies and corporations. Unlike previous AI Copilot products, Team Copilot doesn’t just focus on a specific task but a comprehensive set of features that help “improve collaboration” and “make project management easier.” According to Mr. Jared […]
Lightroom adds the feature of removing objects using artificial intelligence
Adobe Lightroom is about to get more intelligent AI tools that make photo editing easier for both professional users and beginners, even on phones. One standout feature is “Remove Objects,” which is in beta, allowing users to “scan” over unwanted objects in photos and remove them with just one click. It’s like Canva and Google […]
Uber and Lyft continue to operate in Minneapolis after driver salary regulations were adjusted
Uber and Lyft will continue to operate in Minneapolis after the Minnesota legislature approved a lower minimum wage for drivers over the weekend, according to reports from the Minnesota Reformer and StarTribune . If the bill passes, the new rates will take effect on January 1, 2025 and ensure drivers are paid at least 31 […]