The 2024 U.S. presidential campaign has featured some notable deepfakes — AI-powered impersonations of candidates that…
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Kuwait bans ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990s
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The tiny Mideast nation of Kuwait has banned the release of…
Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in 3 states
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — Offshore wind energy projects in New York, New Jersey and Maryland are moving…
‘Blade Runner 2049’ producers sue Elon Musk over AI image
LOS ANGELES — A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla…
Verified users on social media networks drive polarization and the formation of echo chambers, study finds
Echo chamber formation sharpened by priority. Credit: iScience / Ferraz de Arruda et al. When X…
FTC’s rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect
WASHINGTON — A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect. The Federal Trade…
Slack researcher discusses the fear, loathing and excitement surrounding AI in the workplace
SAN FRANCISCO — Artificial intelligence’s recent rise to the forefront of business has left most office…
Island arcs study reveals ancient connections between ocean chemistry and volcanic rocks
This illustration shows how one oceanic plate subducts underneath another, producing conditions that give rise to…
U.S. agency launches investigation into Tesla’s self-driving tech
Tesla’s controversial “Full Self-Driving” mode is being investigated by U.S. authorities following a series of crashes,…