The Met Gala, known for its glamorous red carpet filled with music and entertainment celebrities, experienced a new twist this year. Alongside the usual stars, generative AI deepfakes made a significant impact. An example of this can be seen in a post on X that featured Katy Perry in a stunning AI-generated dress adorned with
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Docusign, a leader in e-signature technology, recently made headlines with its acquisition of Lexion, an AI-powered agreement management software provider. The all-cash deal, valued at $165 million, signifies Docusign’s foray into the Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) space. The acquisition of Lexion is crucial for Docusign as it aims to strengthen its position in the rapidly
The White House has recently announced new regulations targeting companies that produce synthetic DNA, following concerns that the misuse of genetically engineered pathogens could potentially lead to a global pandemic. This initiative, released on April 29th, stems from an executive order issued by President Joe Biden, which aims to establish stricter safety and security standards
In recent news, it has been reported that a group of scammers known as the Yahoo Boys are using major platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, and Telegram to carry out criminal activities ranging from scams to sextortion schemes. These scammers have been able to evade content moderation systems and continue to operate with impunity. Additionally,
The demand for AI chatbots and image generators is on the rise, but the infrastructure needed to support these technologies goes beyond just flashy GPUs. Server cabinets, often overlooked, play a crucial role in storing GPU systems. However, the process of acquiring the right server cabinets can sometimes lead to costly mistakes. CoreWeave, for example,
Philosopher Nick Bostrom has made a remarkable shift in his focus from contemplating the potential existential threats posed by advanced technology to envisioning a future where such technology is used for the greater good of humanity. This shift is reflected in his latest book, Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World, which explores
The development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries have been gaining momentum in recent years. One area where AI is showing promising results is in the detection of money laundering activities in the cryptocurrency space. Researchers have tested an AI tool that was able to identify 52 suspicious chains of transactions that
Detecting whether text has been generated by tools like ChatGPT can be a challenging task. While artificial intelligence-detection tools, such as GPTZero, aim to provide users with guidance on identifying bot-generated content, they are not infallible and can sometimes produce false positives. As a journalist who has been covering AI detection for over a year,
In the quest for more meaningful human engagement on social media platforms, there has been a growing trend of algorithm-free networks like Spread and PI.FYI. These platforms do not allow brands or bots, and they do not support advertisements. The primary aim of Spread is to focus on indicators of genuine human interaction rather than
When I first delved into using AI tools for content creation, I stumbled upon Midjourney. While the process of creating an image with Midjourney was enjoyable, I quickly realized the limitations of the tool. The image I generated turned out to be of low quality with random elements that lacked coherence. Moreover, the fact that