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 lead to job losses and further economic insecurity.
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 creating content that is indistinguishable from human-made content. This could lead to a decrease in the demand for human writers.
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 AI companies are taking steps to ensure that their technology is used responsibly and ethically.
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 an interesting example of how AI can be fooled by humans, and highlights the need for further development of AI systems to ensure they are not easily tricked.
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 could be a positive development as it could lead to more jobs in the gaming industry, however it is important to ensure that these jobs are of good quality and that the use of AI does not lead to job losses.
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 increasingly being used to replace human labor, and it is important to ensure that workers are adequately protected from job losses due to AI.
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 copy and replicate artwork without the artist’s permission, which could lead to a decrease in the demand for human artists.
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, however it is important to ensure that AI language systems are developed responsibly and ethically, as they can be used to spread misinformation and manipulate public opinion.
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 there is a growing consensus that AI can be used for good, however it is important to ensure that AI is developed responsibly and ethically.
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 infringe on people’s privacy and civil liberties, and it is important to ensure that AI surveillance is used responsibly and ethically.
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 an interesting development as it shows how AI can be used to create realistic deepfakes, however it is important to ensure that AI is used responsibly and ethically, as it can be used to spread misinformation and manipulate public opinion.
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 how the UK is lagging behind the US in terms of AI development, however it is important to ensure that AI is developed responsibly and ethically, as it can be used to spread misinformation and manipulate public opinion.
New AI systems collide with copyright law with Artists are worried that their work is being fed into AI systems and are taking legal action. - This is a valid concern as AI can be used to copy and replicate artwork without the artist’s permission, which could lead to a decrease in the demand for human artists.
‘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 how AI can be used to create films and adverts, however it is important to ensure that AI is used responsibly and ethically, as it can be used to spread misinformation and manipulate public opinion.
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