2023-07-28-bulletin

  1. Netflix touts $900k AI jobs amid Hollywood strikes with The job posting amid a strike partly driven by AI fears triggers an angry reaction from actors. - This is a concerning development as it shows how AI is being used to replace human labor, which could have a negative impact on the livelihoods of many people in the entertainment industry.

  2. Hollywood writers fear losing work to AI with US movie and TV writers have been on strike since May with artificial intelligence a core issue. - This is a valid concern as AI is becoming increasingly capable of taking on tasks that were once done by humans, which could lead to job losses in the entertainment industry.

  3. Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US with White House says it’s a ‘critical step’ towards the responsible development of the technology. - This is a positive development as it shows that companies are taking steps to ensure that AI is developed responsibly and ethically.

  4. Warcraft fans trick AI article bot with Glorbo hoax with The game’s Reddit community was buzzing with excitement about a new feature… that doesn’t exist. - This is a humorous example of how AI can be fooled, and it shows that AI still has a long way to go before it can be trusted to make decisions without human oversight.

  5. AI will ‘lead to more games being made and more jobs’ with Games have been using forms of AI for years, but what does the industry think of the latest tech? - This is a positive development as it shows that AI can be used to create new opportunities for people in the gaming industry. However, it is important to ensure that AI is developed responsibly and ethically to ensure that it does not lead to job losses.

  6. AI: Workers need more protection, says TUC with The warning comes as Octopus Energy’s boss says customers prefer emails written by AI over humans. - This is a valid concern as AI is becoming increasingly capable of taking on tasks that were once done by humans, which could lead to job losses. It is important to ensure that workers are adequately protected from the potential negative impacts of AI.

  7. AI: Digital artist’s work copied more times than Picasso with Greg Rutkowski is among the artists calling for more protection from artificial intelligence tools. - This is a concerning development as it shows how AI can be used to replicate artwork without the artist’s permission, which could have a negative impact on the livelihoods of many artists.

  8. Nick Clegg: AI language systems are ‘quite stupid’ with Sir Nick Clegg, who now works for Facebook-owner Meta, has downplayed the risks of the current tech. - This is an interesting perspective as it shows that AI still has a long way to go before it can be trusted to make decisions without human oversight.

  9. More than 1,300 experts call AI a force for good with An open letter organised by the UK professional body for IT says AI is not a threat to humanity. - This is a positive development as it shows that AI can be used for good and can be a force for positive change. However, it is important to ensure that AI is developed responsibly and ethically.

  10. Paris 2024 Olympics: Concern over French plan for AI surveillance with CCTV will use algorithms to detect fights and abandoned bags - but not everyone is happy about it. - This is a valid concern as AI surveillance can be used to monitor people without their knowledge or consent, which could lead to a violation of privacy.

  11. Why some celebrities are embracing Artificial Intelligence deepfakes with Concerns over the impact of AI are partly behind the first Hollywood actors’ strike in 43 years. - This is a concerning development as it shows how AI can be used to create fake images and videos, which could have a negative impact on the livelihoods of many actors.

  12. UK needs culture shift to become AI superpower - DeepMind co-founder with Mustafa Suleyman says he has chosen to locate his new AI company in the US. - This is an interesting development as it shows that the UK needs to make changes in order to become a leader in AI. It is important to ensure that the UK is investing in the right areas to ensure that it can become a leader in AI.

  13. ‘Horrifying!’: Movie critic reacts to AI-generated films with Filmmakers are using AI to generate short films and adverts. But are they any good? - This is an interesting development as it shows that AI can be used to create films and adverts, but it is important to ensure that AI is developed responsibly and ethically to ensure that it does not lead to a decrease in quality.