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16 Oct 2024

Sotheby's to Auction First Artwork by Humanoid Robot Ai-Da, Challenging Art World Norms

Sotheby's is set to make history by auctioning 'AI God', a portrait of Alan Turing created by Ai-Da, the world's first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist. This groundbreaking event marks the first time a major auction house will sell artwork made by a robot.

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Personifi AI's Shazam Band: The AI-Powered Collar That Gives Pets a Voice

Personifi AI introduces the Shazam Band, an AI-powered collar that allows pets to 'speak' using pre-recorded human voices, offering a new way for owners to interact with their animals.

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Generative AI in Gaming: Developers and Industry Veterans Weigh In on Its Potential and Challenges

As generative AI makes its way into video game development, industry leaders and developers share their perspectives on its potential impact, benefits, and challenges for the future of gaming.

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SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Companies Resume Negotiations Amid AI Concerns

SAG-AFTRA and video game companies are set to resume negotiations on October 23, focusing on AI-related issues in voice acting. The strike, ongoing since July, highlights the growing impact of AI in the entertainment industry.

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AI Chatbot Impersonation Raises Ethical Concerns: Father Discovers Murdered Daughter's Likeness on Character.AI

A father's disturbing discovery of his murdered daughter's AI chatbot on Character.AI platform sparks debate on ethical implications and consent in AI technology.

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15 Oct 2024

AI-Powered 'Nudify' Bots on Telegram Raise Alarm Over Deepfake Abuse

Millions of users are accessing AI-powered bots on Telegram to create nonconsensual deepfake nude images, sparking concerns about privacy, consent, and the potential for widespread abuse.

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PlayVS and Omnic.AI Partner to Revolutionize Esports Coaching with AI Analytics

PlayVS, a leading esports platform, teams up with Omnic.AI to provide AI-powered game analytics to high school esports players, aiming to improve their skills and develop real-world competencies.

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Canadian News Consumers Demand Transparency in AI Use for Journalism

A survey of Canadian news consumers reveals strong preferences for transparency in AI use in journalism, with concerns about accuracy, trust, and the potential spread of misinformation.

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Meta's AI-Generated Northern Lights Post Sparks Controversy and Ethical Concerns

Meta's suggestion to use AI to create fake Northern Lights photos ignites debate on the ethics of AI-generated content and its impact on photography and artistic integrity.

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14 Oct 2024

AI Brings Extinct and Preserved Animals to Life in Cambridge Museum Exhibition

Cambridge University's Museum of Zoology launches an innovative AI-powered exhibition allowing visitors to converse with extinct and preserved animal specimens, aiming to enhance engagement and education about biodiversity.

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Documentary Director Morgan Neville Swears Off AI After Controversy

Morgan Neville, known for his documentaries, has decided to avoid using AI in his films following backlash from his Anthony Bourdain documentary 'Roadrunner'. His latest work, 'Piece by Piece', showcases this commitment.

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11 Oct 2024

Apple's AI Text Summary Feature Delivers Breakup News in Beta Test

Apple's new AI-powered text summary feature, part of the iOS 18.1 beta, unexpectedly summarized a series of breakup texts for a user, sparking discussions about AI's role in emotional communication.

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AI-Powered SportsLine PickBot Releases NFL Week 7 Predictions

SportsLine's AI-powered PickBot has released its predictions for Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season, utilizing advanced machine learning techniques to analyze historical data and current matchups.

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Call of Duty's AI-Powered Moderation System Significantly Reduces Toxicity Ahead of Black Ops 6 Launch

Activision reports a 43% drop in toxic voice chat exposure in Call of Duty games, crediting AI-based moderation. The system will expand to more languages with the upcoming release of Black Ops 6.

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Wikipedia Editors Battle AI-Generated Content in Crowdsourced Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's volunteer editors form WikiProject AI Cleanup to combat the rising tide of AI-generated content, aiming to protect the integrity of the world's largest online encyclopedia.

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