The world of fashion is no stranger to cycles of change, but the emergence of brands like Shein has defined a new era that is both alarming and fascinating. Dramatically altering the pace and scale of production, Shein epitomizes the far-reaching effects of technology in the fashion industry, especially the integration of artificial intelligence. However,
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced a rollercoaster of hype cycles, promises, and setbacks. Recent sentiments from skeptics in the technology sector suggest that we have entered a frigid phase for AI development, with the so-called “AI bubble” bursting—yet not everyone is ready to write off the potential of this burgeoning field. Among those undeterred by
Adobe has recently unveiled its latest addition to its suite of creative tools – the Adobe Firefly Video Model. This new tool marks Adobe’s entry into the competitive field of AI video generation, expanding on its existing Firefly generative AI still image models. The company claims that these AI models are ethically trained and commercially
Apple’s latest operating system, iOS 18, is set to revolutionize the way we interact with our devices. Packed with cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities, iOS 18 promises to enhance productivity and creativity for users around the world. One of the most intriguing features of iOS 18 is Image Playground, which uses AI to generate cartoon-like illustrations
Yann LeCun, the chief AI scientist at Meta, recently criticized the supporters of California’s controversial AI safety bill, SB 1047, in a bold move that highlighted the deep divisions within the AI community regarding the future of regulation. This public rebuke came on the heels of Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of AI,” endorsing
When examining the recent controversial image shared by Elon Musk depicting Kamala Harris as a “communist dictator,” it becomes apparent that AI technology still struggles to accurately represent political figures. Despite Harris not being a communist or a Soviet cosplayer, the image generated by X’s Grok tool failed to capture her likeness. Many observers pointed
One of the key points to note about the new AI assistant “Grok” is that the responsibility lies with the user to verify the accuracy of the information provided. While the AI is in its early version, there is a clear disclaimer that it may provide factually incorrect information or miss out on important context.
The increasing demand for graphics chips, or GPUs, driven by the AI revolution, has brought about a new challenge for businesses – managing variable costs. While some industries are already adept at handling fluctuating costs, many others are facing this challenge for the first time. Sectors like energy and logistics are used to managing costs
When delving into the realm of Artificial Intelligence and philosophy, one cannot help but encounter the bizarre and intriguing concept of Roko’s basilisk. This mythological creature, said to kill those who look into its eyes, has been transformed into a thought experiment within the AI community. The idea behind Roko’s basilisk is that superintelligence in
In a recent report by WIRED, it was highlighted that the use of deepfake technology in creating nonconsensual pornographic videos is on the rise. The report mentioned that approximately 90 percent of deepfake videos are pornographic in nature, with a majority of them being nonconsensual depictions of women. This alarming trend has raised concerns about