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As a lecturer in music at a prominent UK university, Ben Jennings’ cartoon regarding the threat AI poses to the creative industries is strikingly relevant, not just for these industries but also for the educational institutions that support them. Universities are currently facing a crisis stemming from a myriad of issues, including the commercialization of…
Researchers at Apple have identified “fundamental limitations” within advanced artificial intelligence models, casting doubt on the tech industry’s pursuit of increasingly powerful systems. In a paper released over the weekend, Apple indicated that large reasoning models (LRMs)—a sophisticated form of AI—experienced a “complete accuracy collapse” when faced with highly complex problems. It was noted that…
A substantial new datacentre aimed at meeting the increasing demand for artificial intelligence in Britain may result in more greenhouse gas emissions than five international airports combined. The Elsham datacentre, located in Lincolnshire, is projected to cost £10 billion, with its 15 energy-intensive computer warehouses expected to emit five times the carbon dioxide produced by…
Campaigners have accused government officials of misrepresenting facts to Parliament and the creative sector after the administration indicated it would not mandate AI companies to reveal their training methodologies. Ministers remain resolute in their confrontation with the House of Lords, which has advocated for immediate copyright protections for artists against AI companies. On Wednesday, members…
Beyond Acceleration: The Rise of Agentic AI We find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the AI landscape. A recent study by McKinsey indicates that businesses must transition from mere automation to AI-driven transformation in order to remain competitive. While the phase of accelerating processes with AI is not yet over, we are entering a…
When Whan consulted her new fortune teller regarding her relationship with her boyfriend, she received an interesting insight: one half of the couple tends to be sulky, while the other engages in over-analysis. The fortune teller suggested they enhance their openness with each other. Interestingly, this guidance did not come from a human, but from…
Over the weekend, Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic and a notable competitor to OpenAI, issued a troubling forecast. He suggested that the swift progress of AI technology could result in the elimination of up to half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within the next one to five years. Furthermore, he predicts unemployment rates in…
Research indicates that individuals in English-speaking nations such as the UK, US, Australia, and Canada are more apprehensive about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) compared to those in major EU economies, who exhibit greater enthusiasm for its development. This divide, referred to as the “wonder and worry” of AI, appears to relate to differing…
ChatGPT Records Surge in Usage Following Ghibli-Style Image Feature In the wake of ChatGPT’s latest image-generation tool, user engagement has soared as millions gravitate towards creations inspired by the unique art style of Studio Ghibli. This influx led to unprecedented usage levels for the chatbot, temporarily straining OpenAI’s systems. Social media buzzed with AI-generated images…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming numerous fields, shaping the way we interact with technology and each other. As AI systems evolve, they not only enhance productivity but also spark crucial conversations surrounding ethics and intellectual property rights. The integration of AI into various sectors, including computing and the arts, raises significant questions about authorship…