Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed an executive order on Tuesday, Jan. 30, that outlines the state’s yearlong path to develop guidelines for generative AI in a way that doesn’t prejudice the vulnerable. The development comes as stakeholders all over are
X is head-hunting content moderators to tackle child sexual exploitation and other explicit content after AI-generated X-rated images of Taylor Swift went viral on the platform. The social media company will hire 100 full-time employees to tackle the proliferation of
A nonprofit organization that advocates for safe internet for kids, ParentsTogether, has penned an open letter complaining that AI-generated TikTok influencers promote fake lifestyles to kids and teens, pressuring them into depression. The organization garnered 12,000 parents’ signatures on the
Although open to the tech developments unfolding, Pope Francis has warned against the “pervasive” dangers of AI and its potential to imprison people in ideological chambers. The Pope himself has been a victim of generative AI deepfakes and has renewed
OpenAI’s recently launched GPT Store is already facing challenges with developers publishing policy-violating chatbots, with the majority of them being AI girlfriends. While OpenAI has measures in place to reject and remove bots that violate their store policy, many of
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) has assembled a team from universities and leading tech firms in that country to set up standards to support the development of the metaverse industry. The team has been mandated to build,
A deceptive robocall made the rounds in New Hampshire (NH), featuring an AI-generated voice of President Joe Biden, dissuading Democrats from voting in the Tuesday, Jan. 24 primary elections. The call also used President Biden’s signature phrase, “What a bunch
Google is reportedly ready to add an AI image generator to its chatbot, Bard, in an update that is expected to enhance the user experience as well as improve the chatbot. This development was revealed by a tipster on the
As debates around AI safety continue, Australia has vowed to impose mandatory safeguards for “high-risk” AI in a move meant to promote responsible innovation and use of the technology. This comes as there have been growing concerns over the downside
Grammy-award-winning artist Will.i.am will later this month launch an AI-themed radio show in what will be a fusion of music and AI technology. The show will feature an AI co-host known as qd.pi (Cutie Pie), as the Black Eyed Peas
Saudi Arabia, through its Public Investment Fund, has injected $590 million into virtual reality (VR) headsets, putting pressure on Apple’s Vision Pro. The investment was made into Magic Leap, a US company that makes headgear “that overlays virtual images into
An AI-generated ad using Taylor Swift’s likeness has surfaced, fooling her fans with the celebrity’s voice used to promote Le Creuset’s high-end cookware. In the ad, the fake Taylor Swift is giving away free cookware to her fans on social
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