Facing backlash over claims of forcing artificial intelligence on classrooms with an all-or-nothing ultimatum
Google has a major presence in U.S. public schools, where its low-cost Chromebooks and online tools such as Drive and Docs are widely used. The company now plans to expand Gemini’s role in education, prompting criticism from people who say schools may have little choice about using its AI. At the start of November, Google […]
Is artificial intelligence deciding who is considered dangerous in Michigan prisons?
Michigan to test prison classification system that officials say could improve violence predictions Michigan plans to pilot a new system for assigning prison security levels, a decision that can shape where someone is housed, how closely they are supervised and what programs they can access. State officials say the redesigned process could improve predictions of […]
Adobe and Google expand their artificial intelligence partnership across creative and workplace apps
Adobe and Google are expanding their partnership, with plans to bring more of each company’s tools and AI technology into the other’s products. Adobe Acrobat is expected to become available in Google Drive and Gmail, while Google’s latest image-generation tools are set to appear in Photoshop, Premiere and Firefly. The announcement was made Tuesday during […]
Trump’s FAA promotes a new tool using artificial intelligence to help thousands of passengers avoid flight delays
A new AI-supported air traffic management system has helped reroute nearly 180 flights carrying about 24,000 passengers, avoiding congestion and trimming flight times by an average of more than 10 minutes, according to Department of Transportation data. The FAA’s Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories system, or SMART, has been in operation for almost […]
Artificial Intelligence Newsletter: Voters’ clear message
Midterm voters push back on data center expansion as AI spending draws scrutiny Voters in at least 10 states sent a clear message about data center growth in Tuesday’s midterm elections, supporting restrictions or rejecting proposed developments. Rising electricity costs, land use and the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure were among the concerns. The election […]
Stocks plunge amid Democrats’ calls to end artificial intelligence, wiping out trillions
Technology stocks fell sharply on Thursday after Democrats made major gains in the midterm elections. About $2.8 trillion in market value has reportedly disappeared, and calls from some Democrats to halt AI development may add to the uncertainty. Major technology companies were down, with Nvidia, Microsoft, Google and SpaceX among those reported to have lost […]
Artificial women and copied humor: AI-generated figures are taking from comedians to advertise adult sites, studies show
A series of AI-generated women, who are often portrayed in revealing clothing and perform in front of fake audiences, are reportedly plagiarizing jokes from actual stand-up comedians. This approach has led them to garner millions of views on Instagram, while also directing followers toward adult subscription services like OnlyFans and Fanvue. These digitally created personalities […]
Genuine or Artificial? This new ‘slop detector’ can save you from embarrassment — or more serious issues
Google Introduces SynthID Detector to Combat AI-Generated Images AI-generated content is becoming increasingly prevalent across the internet. It’s not just limited to social media; you might even find them in printed materials. If you’re someone who usually distinguishes between good and bad imagery, you might catch these AI creations yourself. But, if that’s not your […]
10 important terms you should know to grasp artificial intelligence
Keeping up with rapidly evolving AI technology is a challenge, whether you’re a frequent user or just starting out. Here are some key terms making headlines recently – and likely to continue doing so: 1. AGI AGI, or Artificial General Intelligence, represents a theoretical AI that could understand, reason, or learn at the level of […]
Artificial intelligence-created influencer gains popularity during Bama Rush on TikTok
AI Experiment with a TikTok Influencer “Okay, hi everyone. I’m Janie,” begins a young woman with curly red hair and glasses, her hands clasped shyly in front of her as she speaks to the camera from her dorm room. “It’s day one of rush at the University of Alabama,” she goes on, casually sharing where […]