Artificial Intelligence
Shutterstock is Removing AI-Generated Images
AI artists are using stock photo sites to monetize images made with tools like Midjourney, but Shutterstock and Getty Images seem to be removing them.
Google Deepmind Researcher Co-Authors Paper Saying AI Will Eliminate Humanity
Superintelligent AI is "likely" to cause an existential catastrophe for humanity, according to a new paper, but we don't have to wait to rein in algorithms.
Why Does This Horrifying Woman Keep Appearing in AI-Generated Images?
“Loab” is creepypasta for the AI generation, and nobody understands where she came from.
‘The Least Safe Day’: Rollout of Gun-Detecting AI Scanners in Schools Has Been a ‘Cluster,’ Emails Show
Evolv Technology promises an “AI-based weapons screening system” offering a “line-free” experience. The reality is much different.
We Spoke to the Actual Artist Behind FN Meka, the Controversial AI Rapper
Kyle the Hooligan, the man who originally voiced the “robot rapper,” said he still he hasn’t been paid.
Judge Rules Schools Can't Scan Your Bedroom With Creepy Proctoring Apps
A university student in Ohio sued his school after it implemented the software, which claimed to prevent cheating on remote exams during the pandemic.
Facebook's AI Chatbot: ‘Since Deleting Facebook My Life Has Been Much Better’
The company warns users that BlenderBot 3 will make ‘untrue and offensive statements.’ It’s also just not very good.
Artists Are Using AI To Imagine Cities Without Cars
Amateur urban planners are using DALL-E to visualize what cities might look like if they were built for pedestrians and cyclists, instead of cars.
In Experiment, AI Successfully Impersonates Famous Philosopher
It was difficult for people to guess whether philosophical responses came from the philosopher Daniel Dennett or the language generator GPT-3.
Eric Schmidt Thinks AI Is as Powerful as Nukes
An AI deterrence regime would necessitate an AI Hiroshima.
Inside Midjourney, The Generative Art AI That Rivals DALL-E
With a short text description, the tool can create surreal sci-fi environments and stylistic fine art—for a price.
Google’s ‘Democratic AI’ Is Better at Redistributing Wealth Than America
Researchers built an AI that gives out money based on who started with less resources—and humans preferred it.