A self-confessed “assassin” who was encouraged by an AI girlfriend he created on Replika to kill the late British Queen Elizabeth II with a crossbow has been jailed for nine years. Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, broke into Windsor Castle with
The digital landscape has encountered an unexpected plot twist with K-pop, a global sensation, at the crossroads of an AI-driven revolution. The popularity of virtual K-pop bands demonstrates that technology is about making lives simpler and redefining the concept of
Generative AI has emerged as an investment priority for CEOs despite the risks it poses, according to a recent KPMG study. Findings of the study reveal that CEOs continue to pour money into AI technology, which they believe will give
The civil unrest in Sudan has taken an alarming twist online. A mysterious account on TikTok recently uploaded “leaked recordings” of Omar al-Bashir, the former leader of Sudan, garnering hundreds of thousands of views. But there’s a twist: this voice
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, deepfakes, especially AI-generated political ads, are under the microscope. Consequently, tech giants Meta and X face scrutiny from lawmakers demanding greater transparency. However, Google has already committed to labeling deceptive AI-driven political content.
Global internet freedom fell for the thirteenth straight year between 2022 and 2023, and AI isn’t making things better, according to a new report from the non-profit Freedom House. The annual Freedom on the Net Report blamed AI for making
Google has moved to challenge OpenAI’s ChatGPT with its upgraded Assistant. This transformation goes beyond voice and text interactions, offering users a glimpse into the future of AI capabilities. As Google steps up its game, it raises questions about the
A team of academics, researchers, and engineers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) unveiled a new generative AI chatbot called ‘Jais’ to cater specifically to people who speak the Arabic language around the world, according to CNN. The team argues
Facebook Messenger users have quickly embraced the new AI-generated stickers, but for the wrong reasons that might promote violence, creating a buzz on social media platforms. While AI has presented an opportunity for people to unleash their creative abilities, the
Facial recognition technology has rapidly woven into our everyday lives, from unlocking smartphones to personalized advertising. Yet, as it becomes increasingly omnipresent, so does the debate around its use’s ethical and legal boundaries. A leading tech reporter, Kashmir Hill of
In a pioneering study, a team from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, has shed light on the pressing issue of data retention in large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard. Despite deletion attempts, the
Images of high-profile female celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Natalie Portman, and Emma Watson, have been manipulated using AI technology to create erotic or pornographic content, as deepfake X-rated material surges, according to the Daily Mail. A new report by New
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