Michael Smith, a musician from North Carolina, has been accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools and thousands of bots to fraudulently inflate a number of streams on music platforms, netting him millions of dollars in royalties. Prosecutors announced this week that Smith, 52, faces charges of wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering […]
Cops lure pedophiles with AI pics of teen girl. Ethical triumph or new disaster? Ars Technica New Mexico sues Snapchat over sexual predation of minors The Washington Post Snapchat’s ‘disappearing’ messages make it easy for predators to target kids, state lawsuit alleges The Verge New Mexico attorney general sues company behind Snapchat alleging child sexual extortion on the
The latest installment of the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus, has stirred controversy over its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to recreate the likeness of late actor Ian Holm, who originally appeared in 1979 Alien. Holm, known for his roles in Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, passed away in 2020 at the age of
Almost three years into the stagnant IPO market, venture capitalists are finding themselves in a challenging position. The private market is now home to numerous richly valued artificial intelligence (AI) startups, some of which are described as generational companies. However, venture firms seeking exits are unlikely to find relief from the AI sector anytime soon.
Replit has introduced a groundbreaking AI agent that promises to transform the way software is developed. Unlike traditional AI coding assistants, Replit’s new tool is designed to operate more like an intern software developer, capable of autonomously creating entire applications from scratch. What Is an AI Agent? An AI agent represents a significant advancement over
TIME magazine’s latest issue has stirred controversy by excluding tech titan Elon Musk from its annual list of “100 Most Influential People in AI,” while featuring actress Scarlett Johansson on cover. magazine’s 2024 TIME100 AI edition, unveiled Thursday, showcases a composite image of prominent AI figures, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, but notably omits Musk,
Former President Donald Trump made a false claim on Friday, suggesting that a decades-old photo of him with writer E. Jean Carroll, whom he was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming, might have been created using artificial intelligence (AI). This claim is in stark contrast to Trump’s previous acknowledgment that the photo is authentic.
A groundbreaking research project from Virtual Protocols has demonstrated how generative AI can simulate a playable version of classic video games like Super Mario Bros. Using its newly developed model, MarioVGG, the team has showcased how AI can generate a version of a 1985 Nintendo classic from simple text inputs such as “run” or “jump.”
Tech enthusiasts and iPhone users are eagerly awaiting Apple’s next big update, iOS 18. Announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024, iOS 18 is expected to bring exciting new features, including RCS messaging, customizable home and lock screens, and enhanced functionality across the Apple ecosystem. Apple typically follows a predictable schedule when
Google’s latest Android 15 QPR1 Beta 1.1 has sparked excitement among Android enthusiasts with potential clues pointing towards significant changes in the way users interact with notifications and the quick settings menu. While this version focuses on bug fixes, particularly a rebooting issue on Pixel devices, it offers a glimpse into a possible future overhaul
