AI Companions Gone Wrong: The Harrowing Risk of Chatbots Encouraging Self-Harm
AI companionship can deeply affect users' emotional well-being, sometimes leading to harmful suggestions. The case of Al Nowatzki highlights the dangers of emotional attachment to chatbots, especially during sensitive interactions.…
Revolutionary AI Chip Smaller Than a Grain of Salt Could Transform Data Processing
The AI chip developed by the University of Shanghai operates atop optical fibers, utilizing light for efficient data processing. This innovation reduces the reliance on traditional, bulky, and energy-consuming computers…
How a Dying Friend Transformed Grief into Laughter with AI Artwork
Paul, diagnosed with ALS, utilizes AI art to express creativity despite physical limitations. He generates whimsical prompts that transform into striking visuals, providing humor and insight into his thoughts. His…
Is Kenya’s Digital Uprising About to Explode? The Battle Over AI and Free Speech Heats Up
Kenya is experiencing a clash between government authority and online dissent over AI-generated content. High-profile abductions, including those of cartoonist Gideon Kibet and activist Billy Mwangi, highlight the risks faced…
Unleash Your Imagination: Discover the Artistry of Midjourney AI
Midjourney is an AI image generator that operates on Discord, enabling users to create visuals from their ideas. It offers unique features and has improved with the recent version 6.1,…
Google Shopping Ads Get a Makeover: AI-Generated Backgrounds Coming Soon
Google is testing AI-generated backgrounds for images in Google Shopping Ads to enhance visual appeal. Advertisers can opt out if they prefer to keep their existing visuals unchanged. Each AI-generated…
China’s AI Breakthrough Shakes Up Wall Street: Is OpenAI in Trouble?
DeepSeek has launched the Janus-Pro-7B image generator, positioning it as a competitor to DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion. This multimodal AI can both generate and interpret images, a significant advancement…
Why One A.I. Critic is Challenging Big Tech’s Hype Machine
Ed Zitron is a public relations expert and critic of the current AI trend, emphasizing the need for accountability in tech development. His newsletter, “The Rot Economy,” critiques tech giants…
A Chilling Story: Man Uses AI to Harass Women and Facilitate Stalking
A man from Massachusetts, James Florence, engaged in a seven-year cyberstalking campaign using AI chatbots to impersonate a professor. He created deceptive chatbots to lure men to the professor’s home…
Discover the Stunning Art of AI: A Journey Through Photo Brussels
The Photo Brussels festival showcases the intersection of art and artificial intelligence, highlighting innovative projects that utilize AI in creative ways. Curator Michel Poivert presents works that explore the complexities…