Are current AI systems exhibiting any signs of consciousness?
Is AI gaining some level of consciousness? How will we know if and when it does? Large language models (LLMs) can engage in realistic conversations and…
By Sam Jeans · 8 min read
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Was this Trump interview actually an AI fake?
Right-wing Real America’s Voice (RAV) network conducted an exclusive telephonic interview with Donald Trump last week but many claim the voice was an AI fake. John…
By Eugene van der Watt · 2 min read
The Guardian joins other news websites in blocking GPTBot
The Guardian has joined a growing list of websites that have blocked OpenAI’s GPTBot from scraping their websites. The British daily newspaper announced its decision on…
By Eugene van der Watt · 2 min read
Baidu’s chatbot provides censored responses on political topics
Chinese tech giant Baidu launched its ChatGPT-like ERNIE Bot on Thursday, aiming to cash in on the global AI gold rush. The Chinese government recently permitted…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read
Generative AI poses risks for university and school entry screening
As AI technology integrates into our daily lives, educational institutions face a complex dilemma. Rick Clark, the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Institute of…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read
OpenAI publishes ChatGPT guidance for teachers and educators
OpenAI has released an all-inclusive guide for integrating ChatGPT into educational settings in a major move aimed at educators. This guide covers a gamut of topics,…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read
Google releases preview of Duet AI for Google Workspace
Google has announced previews and trials of Duet AI, a multi-purpose AI tool for Gmail, Google Docs, Meet, Sheets, and Slides. Duet AI costs $30 per…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read
Tesla’s $300M AI cluster supercomputer to go live
Tesla is set to flip the switch on its new $300M supercomputer on Monday in a boost to its full self-driving (FSD) program. The approach that…
By Eugene van der Watt · 2 min read
Social media platforms rife with sexual AI-generated adverts
Prominent social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok – have been scrutinized for hosting advertisements that overtly sexualize AI avatars. Companies are advertising adult-focused apps…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read
Newspaper network Gannett halts AI-generated reports for its sites
In a move highlighting AI’s limitations and public reception in journalism, Gannett, the parent company of USA Today and over 200 other daily newspapers, recently halted…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read