Meta removes controversial Instagram AI photo feature after social media backlash
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta Muse Image allows public Instagram photos to be used in AI generator: How to opt out
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Artificial Intelligence: Hollywood, ethics, and rights
Tilly Norwood, an ai-generated “actress” is about to headline a feature film, and it’s reigniting one of Hollywood’s biggest battles. Supporters say it’s the future of filmmaking, while critics warn it’s another step toward replacing human creativity and exploiting artists’ work without consent. Leeza Garber, a cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
Tilly Norwood, an ai-generated “actress” is about to headline a feature film, and it’s reigniting one of Hollywood’s biggest battles. Supporters say it’s the future of filmmaking, while critics warn it’s another step toward replacing human creativity and exploiting artists’ work without consent. Leeza Garber, a cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight.
Calistoga residents voice strong opposition to proposed data center at fairgrounds
A large, frustrated crowd attended Monday's Calistoga Fairgrounds Advisory Board meeting to oppose a proposal for a data center, parking garages, and heliport complex.
A large, frustrated crowd attended Monday's Calistoga Fairgrounds Advisory Board meeting to oppose a proposal for a data center, parking garages, and heliport complex.
AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
ANNUAL JUNETEENTH AR.T HACK BLENDS ART, TECH AND CULTURE
The annual Juneteenth AR.T Hack is showcasing how augmented reality can be used to preserve Black history, amplify storytelling and create immersive artistic experiences. Black Terminus Founder and CEO Damien McDuffie joined us to share more about this unique Juneteenth event.
The annual Juneteenth AR.T Hack is showcasing how augmented reality can be used to preserve Black history, amplify storytelling and create immersive artistic experiences. Black Terminus Founder and CEO Damien McDuffie joined us to share more about this unique Juneteenth event.
Oakland gets $9M from SF foundation to crack down on illegal dumping
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials on Thursday announced a $9 million, three-year investment by San Francisco foundation Crankstart to help address illegal dumping.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials on Thursday announced a $9 million, three-year investment by San Francisco foundation Crankstart to help address illegal dumping.
How China-linked operatives used ChatGPT to sway Americans on 2 issues, OpenAI details
ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.
ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.
San Francisco home being sold with unusual option of AI stock as payment
Amid an AI boom that’s disrupting San Francisco’s housing market, a home in one of the city’s most highly desirable neighborhoods is offering the option of paying with stock from two world-leading artificial intelligence companies.
Amid an AI boom that’s disrupting San Francisco’s housing market, a home in one of the city’s most highly desirable neighborhoods is offering the option of paying with stock from two world-leading artificial intelligence companies.
OpenAI files for IPO, joins SpaceX and Claude-maker Anthropic in race to go public
Another blockbuster could be in the works for Wall Street as the company behind the ChatGPT app moved to join two other artificial intelligence firms in looking to become a publicly traded company.
Another blockbuster could be in the works for Wall Street as the company behind the ChatGPT app moved to join two other artificial intelligence firms in looking to become a publicly traded company.
McDonald’s testing AI-powered drive-thrus: What to know
McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know.
McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know.
Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.
Trump's new AI executive order: What to know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
San Francisco-based Anthropic files for IPO with $965 billion valuation
San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed with the SEC on Monday for a proposed initial public offering, a move that is expected to generate immense wealth and further fuel the rapid growth of the AI industry in the city.
San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed with the SEC on Monday for a proposed initial public offering, a move that is expected to generate immense wealth and further fuel the rapid growth of the AI industry in the city.
Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Florida sues OpenAI over ChatGPT, points to 2 deadly shootings
The lawsuit points to two deadly shootings in Florida where the accused shooters are reported to have consulted with ChatGPT.
The lawsuit points to two deadly shootings in Florida where the accused shooters are reported to have consulted with ChatGPT.
Meta unveils subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: What to know
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.
Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.