California lawmakers are trying to get ahead of AI
For four years, Jacob Hilton worked for one of the most influential startups in the Bay Area — OpenAI. His research helped test and improve…
California plans to enlist in AI to translate healthcare information
Tener gripe, tener gripa, engriparse, agriparse, estar agripado, estar griposo, agarrar la gripe, coger la influenza. In Spanish, there are at least a dozen ways…
OpenAI forms safety and security committee as concerns mount about AI
ChatGPT creator OpenAI on Tuesday said it formed a safety and security committee to evaluate the company’s processes and safeguards as concerns mount over the…
Our favorite ‘Abbott Elementary’ cast pairings
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who loves “Abbott Elementary” for much more than just the love triangles. As Screen Gab editor Matt…
Sony warns tech companies: Don’t use our music to train your AI
Sony Music Group is sending letters to 700 artificial intelligence developers and music streaming services warning them to not use its artists’ music to train…
Copper surges towards record highs amid optimistic demand outlook
Renewable energy, electric cars, and artificial intelligence (AI) are bolstering the demand outlook for copper, leading to a surge in the price of the industrial…
Will AI deepfakes and robocalls upset the 2024 election?
In the analog days of the 1970s, long before hackers, trolls and edgelords, an audiocassette company came up with an advertising slogan that posed a…
‘The Beast’ review: Lovers can’t connect and AI is to blame
Whether it’s Charlie Chaplin literally trapped in the gears of industrialization in “Modern Times” or James Cameron crafting a gripping vision of robots enslaving us…
‘The Matrix’ reminds us why AI is so dangerous
When SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher addressed the audience gathered at the Shrine Auditorium during this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, she hammered home what many…
AI is turbocharging disinformation attacks on voters, especially in communities of color
As the general election campaign begins in earnest, we can expect disinformation attacks to target voters, especially in communities of color. This has happened before:…
Fake images of Trump with Black supporters highlight AI concerns
WASHINGTON — At first glance, images circulating online showing former President Trump surrounded by groups of Black people smiling and laughing seem to be ordinary campaign…
Elon Musk sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman for allegedly ‘perverting’ mission for profit
In short: Billionaire Elon Musk is suing artificial intelligence company OpenAI, which he helped create and has donated to, accusing it of putting profits ahead of…
Amazon accused of using AI to replicate actor voices for ‘Roadhouse’ reboot
Tensions over the upcoming “Road House” movie remake, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, are flaring again with the original film’s screenwriter taking a legal swing at Amazon…
2024 SAG Awards: Fran Drescher warns against AI in Hollywood
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher delivered an impassioned speech at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, held Saturday at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium. The awards show, which…
Nvidia’s AI-friendly hardware sends its market value soaring higher than Australia’s GDP
In short: Chipmaker Nvidia has posted a record revenue figure of $US22.1 billion for the December quarter — up 265 per cent on the prior year.Its…
The AI insiders who want the controversial technology to be developed faster
"I don't know how to say this in a polite way, but Beff is evil," says German-American AI entrepreneur, Connor Leahy.The long-haired 28-year-old is talking…
Policymakers try to catch up with rise of AI in healthcare
Lawmakers and regulators in Washington are starting to puzzle over how to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare — and the AI industry thinks there’s a…
UK chipmaker Arm sees shares nearly double in less than a week
The chipmaker continues to go from strength to strength amid the AI boom. ADVERTISEMENTArm's share price has almost doubled since it announced its earnings last…
Apple ends Samsung’s 12-year run as world’s top smartphone seller, as tech giants push more AI into our phones
Apple's iPhone has become the world's biggest selling smartphone for the first time, ending rival Samsung's 12-year run as market leader, new data shows.Key points:Apple…
George Carlin’s daughter blasts AI-generated comedy special
Kelly Carlin, the daughter of comedian George Carlin, is slamming an AI-generated comedy special mimicking the voice of her late father. On Tuesday, it appeared…