AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate
Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media.
YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
Tom Hanks issues warning about AI ads for 'wonder drugs': 'Do not be swindled''
Tom Hanks' name, likeness and voice are allegedly being used to promote 'miracle cures.'
AI: Job killer or catalyst for change? How technology is transforming employment
Artificial intelligence is increasingly enabling employers to automate tasks previously performed by humans, but it may not be the job killer some feared.
No, the NFL isn't using facial recognition software to monitor fans
The internet is abuzz over a tweet claiming the Cowboys and NFL were set to use facial recognition on fans. The problem is — that’s not true. The false post gained thousands of shares while te factual post from the NFL’s PR rep only got 24 shares.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's anti-bullying policy now includes AI
The district updated its Student Code of Conduct relating to cyberbullying and the inappropriate use of AI.
Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?
Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.
Driverless Waymo gets pulled over by police and it's captured on body cam
This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.
Sen. Ted Cruz proposes new legislation following North Texas girl's 'deepfake' AI horror story
Artificial intelligence opened the floodgates for the creation of fake pornographic images made without consent. An Aledo high school student is one of the victims of a teenager using AI to create a fake nude image of her from an innocent Instagram photo. She bravely shared her story.
Major record labels sue AI companies for copyright infringement
Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.
McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes crypto-miners, AI data centers for potential strain on Texas power grid
“We need to take a close look at those two industries. They produce very few jobs compared to the incredible demands they place on our grid… We want data centers, but it can’t be the wild, wild west of data centers and crypto miners crashing our grid and turning the lights off."
Bitcoin mining, AI data centers increasing demand on Texas power grid, leaders say
ERCOT's CEO says explosive growth in the State of Texas will continue to put pressure on the power grid.
'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
Zoom CEO may develop AI-powered 'digital twins' for meetings
'Digital twins' could allow employees to skip out on Zoom meetings at work.
iOS 18: How Apple Intelligence will shape your iPhone, iPad
Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.
North Texas mom shares 'deepfake' horror story as lawmakers look to close loophole
Currently, it is a crime under state law to produce deepfake videos, but not deepfake photos.
How AI can help (and hurt) climate change
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more
One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.
OpenAI accused of mimicking Scarlett Johansson, tech company pauses ChatGPT voice
Is that "Her?" Scarlett Johansson was "angered and in disbelief" by OpenAI over its ChatGPT app's voice, Sky, noting it uses a voice very similar to hers.