• 'Deepfakes' are concerning but won't stop the Olympic Games' broadcaster from embracing AI

    As part of a push by the International Olympic Committee to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in Paris, the Games’ broadcaster is stepping up its use of the technology—but not without concerns about the risk of “deepfakes“. Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), which produces the live television, radio and digital coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games that is then sold to clients, first began using AI at the PyeongChang Winter Games in 2018. “In Paris we will take this to a...

  • AI deepfakes threaten to upend global elections. No one can stop them.

    Deepfakes threaten to upend elections. No one can stop them (First column, 9th story, link) Related stories:AI can predict political orientations from blank faces

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    How AI Is Wreaking Havoc on the Fanbases of Taylor Swift, Drake, and Other Pop Stars

    Fans of artists including Swift, Drake, and Harry Styles are having trouble telling the difference between their heroes and AI creations.

  • Adobe Debuts Generative AI Video, Plans to Integrate Third-Party AI

    Adobe has previewed generative AI video tools that promise to redefine video creation and production workflows. The tools, designed for Adobe Premiere Pro, enable users to add or remove objects in a scene and will live alongside Adobe's Firefly generative AI models. [Read More]

  • Meta AI now has a dedicated website for chats: meta.ai, expands to 12 other countries

    Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) announced today the expansion of its AI assistant, Meta AI, to over a dozen new countries outside the US. This update makes Meta AI available in English in countries like Australia, Canada, South Africa, and Singapore. Here is the full list of the countries where Meta AI is being released:  Meta AI has been improved with […]

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    A time to plan: You have your college refund– now what?

    A refund check is received when a student at a college or university has loan money or financial aid funds left over after paying for a semester, with the amount ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand.

  • Your Favourite Influencer Can Now Be Your AI Girlfriend

    Altcat, a new AI-powered social platform, lets you create a virtual girlfriend modelled after your favourite influencer, and in the process, blurring the lines of social engagement and offering closer connections with celebrities.On April 24th, Altcat, a new AI platform, launched with a groundbreaking feature: AI Twins that lets you connect with your favourite social media stars and OnlyFans creators on a deeper level.Altcat lets you indulge in private experiences with your favourite stars' AI...

  • I went to COP28. Now the real work begins.

    As an international student at MIT, I find that the privileges I’ve experienced in the States have made me even more conscious of my nation’s struggles. Brief visits home remind me that in Jamaica, I can’t always count on what I often take for granted in Massachusetts: water flowing through the faucet, timely public transportation,…

  • Our View: Plan now for springtime spruce-up of Duluth

    From the editorial: "Anyone can pitch in, and we all are encouraged to do so, for the good of our city."

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    Powerful storm wreaks havoc in the Margate CBD

    Ward 19 councillor George Henderson says it began raining late on Sunday

  • Video: Incredible Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across the Heartland

    There are some incredible visuals of tornadoes coming out Friday evening and unfortunately, they're also causing a lot of damage across the heartland. There have been reports of at least 59

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    Purina Pro Plan High Energy, Now 20% Off

    In the world of canine nutrition, where brands are plenty, and product options are endless, standing out in the crowd can be tricky. However, let me introduce you to one especially exceptional and innovative product that's not only turning heads but also winning dog-lovers over worldwide. I'm talking about the Purina Pro Plan High Energy, High Protein Dog Food, SPORT 30/20 Salmon & Rice Formula - a product intended to offer excellent nutritional support to dogs, leading to optimal health and...