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Google makes its AI watermarking tool available to all

Developed by Google Deepmind, the algorithm subtly changes the AI generation to make it detectable.

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ABBA, The Cure and Radiohead sign AI protest letter

Among the 13,500 signatories protesting the use of creatives’ work to train aritificial intelligence tools are composer Max Richter, writer Kazuo Ishiguro, as well as actors Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon.

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Why are ‘Blade Runner 2049’ producers suing Elon Musk?

The production company behind 'Blade Runner 2049' has sued Tesla CEO Elon Musk, as well as Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging that AI-generated images depicting scenes from the film were used for the launch of Tesla’s self-driving Robotaxi.

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How IBM is harnessing AI models for business

IBM is rolling out new AI models, which it claims outperforms other popular large language models (LLMs).

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James Cameron joins board of AI company – and faces backlash

A major coup for AI... A kick in the teeth for some creatives and fans.

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Italy pilots AI in schools looking to boost tech-based learning

Under the pilot project set to begin this year, AI will be introduced in 15 schools across four regions.

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G7 Culture: What was in the ministers’ declaration?

The 2024 G7 Culture meeting wrapped up in Italy on Saturday. Among the key themes of the ministers’ concluding declaration were restoration in Ukraine, the opportunities and dangers posed by AI, and the protection of freedom of expression.

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Energy-intensive data centres are on the rise in Europe thanks to AI

London, Paris and Frankfurt are Europe’s data centre hubs. But energy-intensive data centres are causing concern for the EU.

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How does California's AI act compare to the EU’s?

California could see a new AI bill but just as Europe's AI Act proved, not everyone is happy about regulation.

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Clearview AI fined by Dutch authorities over facial recognition tech

It’s not the first time the US facial recognition company has been fined in Europe.

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There is now an open source AI definition. This is what it means

Google, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg say their AI is open source but a new definition may challenge that.

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AI stocks lose appeal amid heavy spending and slowing earnings growth

The one-month selloff in technology stocks might indicate sector rotations by major funds as the investment cycle shifts. Quarterly earnings reports also suggest a slowdown in growth due to capacity constraints, driven by the surge in AI demand.

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Euroviews. This is all you need to know about artificial general intelligence

The truth is that there will be a moment in time when computers are going to be smarter than humans, and it’s coming sooner than experts believe, SingularityNET's Janet Adams writes.

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WATCH: Hollywood performers strike against AI

More than 300 Hollywood performers picketed Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California, protesting the unregulated use of AI in the industry.

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US entertainment industry backs bill against AI deepfakes

The bill would create the first-ever federal right to one’s voice and likeness – something that currently only exists at the state level.

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Big tech shares set to waver as Tesla and Alphabet disappoint markets

The two major tech earnings are pressuring Wall Street, with futures pointing to a lower opening on Wednesday. The souring sentiment may ripple through the European markets as LVMH also failed to cheer investors.

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King's Speech: AI overlooked in new UK government's plans

Artificial intelligence was barely mentioned in King Charles III's speech as he outlined the legislative programme for the UK's new Labour government.

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Central banks should exploit AI ‘gold rush’, report says

The Bank for International Settlements is bullish over applications for machine learning – despite many limitations.

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Blood test using AI could help predict Parkinson's disease early

A new simple blood test could predict Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear.

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Euroviews. AI diplomacy ignores greatest existential risk of all: Climate change

Never before have we birthed a technology that treads such a thin line between saving our world and driving it to self-destruction, Manuel Matos dos Santos writes.