In preparation for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, Google is taking proactive measures to prevent the spread of misinformation through its generative AI products. These safeguards aim to restrict the AI’s ability to respond to election-related topics, acknowledging the potential for errors in this relatively new technology. Google has announced that it will implement restrictions
Recently, Mark Zuckerberg sent a letter to Jim Jordan, the chair of the House Judiciary Committee, expressing regret over some of Meta’s content decisions. In the letter, Zuckerberg seemed to acknowledge the validity of the GOP conspiracy theory that Meta engaged in censorship. Specifically, he mentioned that in 2021, the Biden administration requested Meta to
Texas HB 18, also known as the Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act, aimed to regulate the online content that minors can access by requiring web services to monitor and filter what they see. However, a federal judge issued a last-minute partial block on this law, highlighting significant concerns about how it could
The recent dispute between DirecTV and Disney has resulted in the blackout of Disney-owned channels like ABC and ESPN from DirecTV’s lineup. This blackout occurred in the middle of ESPN’s broadcast of the US Open tennis tournament and just before the NFL season opener, leaving DirecTV’s approximately 11 million subscribers in the dark. Both companies
Writer Ted Chiang, a prominent figure in the science fiction genre, boldly argues that despite advancements in generative AI, it will never have the capability to produce true art. Chiang’s assertion challenges the notion that technology can replicate the profound creativity and emotional depth inherent in human artistry. Chiang emphasizes that while large language models
In the world of social media, the fediverse has been hailed as a potential solution to creating enduring and interoperable social networks. However, one of the major drawbacks of the fediverse is the lack of direct monetization options for creators and businesses. Many content creators and businesses often resort to closed platforms like Patreon to
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are constantly looking for ways to enhance their operations and improve customer interactions. One of the newest trends gaining momentum is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help bots better understand human emotions. This area, known as “emotion AI,” is quickly becoming a crucial component of AI-assisted