ai University of Chicago Researchers Develop Data Poisoning Tool to Disrupt AI Image Generators A new software tool called Nightshade allows artists to invisibly alter their artwork so that AI models learn incorrect information if the images are scraped for training. The developers hope this tactic forces tech companies to negotiate with creators over the use of their work.
apple Apple Tests Internal Chatbot Ajax Amid Multibillion-Dollar AI Push Apple is actively developing a large language model framework called Ajax and testing an internal chatbot to rival ChatGPT. The company is also piloting a generative AI tool called Ask to assist AppleCare support advisors.
grok xAI's Grok Chatbot Integrates With X and Tesla Despite Controversies Grok is a generative AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI that operates across web, mobile, and Tesla platforms. The AI faces significant criticism over its tendency to generate harmful content and conspiracy theories.
eu money laundering regulation EU Money Laundering Regulation Forces Football Clubs into Compliance The new EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation officially designates professional football clubs and football agents as obligated entities. This change ends the era of superficial treatment of financial crime in professional sports.
sag-aftra SAG-AFTRA Reaches Landmark AI and Streaming Agreement After Historic Strike Hollywood actors end a nearly four-month strike after securing new protections against artificial intelligence and improved streaming residuals. The historic labor dispute brings major changes to how performers are compensated in the digital era.
amazon Amazon Deepens AI Partnership With Additional $4 Billion Anthropic Investment Amazon invests another $4 billion in Anthropic, making AWS the primary training partner for future foundation models using custom Trainium chips. The expanded deal also brings Anthropic's newest Claude 3.5 models to Amazon Bedrock.
deepfakes Israeli Startup Clarity Battles Deepfake Misinformation in Israel-Hamas War AI-generated deepfake videos are flooding media outlets during the current Israel-Hamas conflict, with CBS News rejecting 90% of submissions. Israeli cybersecurity startup Clarity is working to combat this unprecedented wave of digital misinformation.
canva Canva and Shutterstock Launch Major AI Design Tool Upgrades Canva introduces the comprehensive Magic Studio suite to streamline visual content creation, while Shutterstock integrates creative AI tools directly into its massive stock image library.
google Google Pixel 8 Series Uses AI to Perfect Group Photos and Remove Video Noise The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro introduce powerful AI camera tools like Best Take and Audio Eraser Magic to effortlessly fix flawed photos and videos.
google Google Pixel 8 Pro Emphasizes AI Features With Higher Price Tag Google's Pixel 8 Pro focuses on AI-powered tools and smart upgrades over its predecessor. The flagship Android phone carries a starting price of $999, marking a significant increase from the previous generation.
google Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro Offer Flagship Cameras at Higher Prices The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro feature top-tier cameras and the Tensor G3 processor following their late 2023 launch. Buyers now pay a $100 premium over previous generations, with the base model starting at $699.
canva Canva and Shutterstock Introduce Major AI Design Tool Upgrades Canva launches Magic Studio, a comprehensive suite of AI tools for design and education, while Shutterstock integrates creative AI features into its massive stock image library to offer fully customizable content.
ai Canva and Shutterstock Roll Out Major AI Design Tools Major creative platforms are embracing artificial intelligence to transform visual content creation. Both Canva and Shutterstock introduce powerful new AI-driven features to streamline design workflows.
artificial intelligence Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Artificial Intelligence Legislation The Senate Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law convenes experts from NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Boston University to discuss AI oversight. Lawmakers seek to understand how best to regulate the rapidly advancing technology.
copyright law Landmark Court Rulings Clarify Copyright Boundaries for AI Training and Output Recent federal court decisions establish that AI models cannot claim copyright protection for their outputs and that training on copyrighted material without authorization constitutes infringement. These rulings create new litigation opportunities for attorneys challenging unauthorized data use.