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Bumble Open-Sources Its Lewd-Spotting AI Tool The dating application Bumble has made its AI tool for identifying inappropriate images publicly available. Introduced in 2019, this tool is designed to protect users from receiving unwanted photos, including not only nudity but also shirtless selfies and images of firearms. When users receive a suspicious image, it becomes…
Microsoft and OpenAI Face Lawsuit Over GitHub Copilot A class-action lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI and Microsoft concerning GitHub Copilot, the AI tool designed to assist developers in code generation. This tool utilizes OpenAI’s technology to enhance software development efficiency. Microsoft claims that Copilot is trained on “billions of lines of public code ……
Italy’s Facial Recognition Ban Exempts Law Enforcement Italy has implemented a ban on facial recognition technology, with the exception of law enforcement use. Recently, the Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) intervened, issuing directives to two municipalities—Lecce in the south and Arezzo in Tuscany—regarding their biometric experiments. The ban dictates that…
Ethical AI Solutions: An Insight with Cal Al-Dhubaib from Pandata Businesses neglecting to implement AI ethically are likely to face significant repercussions as regulations catch up with rapid technological advances. The proposed AI Act in the EU mirrors the enforcement principles of GDPR, but it introduces even steeper penalties, reaching up to €30 million or…
AI Project Imagines Deceased Celebrities in Modern Day A project titled ‘As If Nothing Happened’ utilizes artificial intelligence to envision what iconic celebrities who met premature ends might look like today. Artists are increasingly incorporating AI-driven tools into their creative endeavors. Istanbul-based artist Alper Yesiltas has shared a series of digitally aged images of both…
AI & Big Data Expo: Exploring Ethics in AI and the Necessary Guardrails The conversation surrounding the ethical implications of artificial intelligence has long been debated. Recently, the distinctions have become increasingly vague; technologies like AI-generated art and OpenAI’s ChatGPT demonstrate significant advancements in this field. However, these innovations prompt the question: at what cost…
China Enforces New Deepfake Regulations As of January 10, 2023, China has initiated strict regulations concerning the production of deepfakes. These synthetically created media are often utilized for deceptive purposes, leading to manipulation and embarrassment. Notable instances include the misuse of deepfakes to impersonate figures like FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried for fraud, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Bill Gates Calls AI ‘Quite Revolutionary’ While Skeptical of the Metaverse In a recent Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, Bill Gates offered his insights on some of the most talked-about technologies today, expressing a strong belief in the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) while being more cautious about the metaverse. Gates referred to…
Understanding the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency have established themselves as significant technological forces. Although they may appear to be unrelated at first glance, there is a deep connection between them. IBM highlights three common values shared by blockchain— the underlying technology for most cryptocurrencies— and…
Getty Sues Stability AI Over Copyright Infringement Stock image service Getty Images has initiated a lawsuit against Stability AI, the creator of the popular text-to-image tool Stable Diffusion, over alleged copyright violations. Unlike many competitors, Stable Diffusion can operate on personal computers, making it a preferred choice for many users. Recently, Apple has shown its…