AI Pulse #51: Trump Claims Harris Faked Crowd With AI, Biomatter Secures €6.5M to Enhance AI Capabilities, + MORE
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Issue #51 dive into some intriguing developments. For starters, a controversial claim by Trump accuses the Harris campaign of using AI to enhance crowd images in Detroit—a story that’s stirring quite a debate. Also, in the world of tech advancements, Biomatter has successfully secured €6.5 million to escalate their AI capabilities. Keep reading for more details on these stories and other fascinating news!
Top Trending AI News
1. Trump Falsely Accuses Harris of Using AI for Fake Detroit Crowd
Publisher: CBS News
Published: 8/12/2024
Trump falsely claimed Harris’ rally photo was AI-made; evidence confirms a large crowd was present, debunking his accusation.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Trump falsely claims Harris’ rally photo was AI-made.
2️⃣ 15,000 attended Harris’ event, videos confirm.
3️⃣ CBS finds no AI signs in Harris rally photo.
4️⃣ Fake images, claims target Harris’ campaign.
5️⃣ Trump exaggerates his rally crowds again.
2. AI Transforming Video Games; Performers Demand Fair Compensation
Publisher: NPR
Published: 8/14/2024
Jasiri Booker animates Spider-Man using parkour for video games, but is on strike with SAG-AFTRA against AI use without consent in production.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Video game actors strike for fair AI use.
2️⃣ Performers demand consent for AI doubles.
3️⃣ AI disputes halt video game production.
4️⃣ Actors seek equal pay for motion capture.
5️⃣ Strikes highlight AI’s role in gaming.
3. Musk’s AI Image Generator Quickly Becomes Tool for Trolling
Publisher: The Daily Beast
Published: 8/15/2024
Elon Musk’s AI, Grok-2, launches image feature, leading to controversial uses including mocking Musk and creating disturbing content without content restrictions.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Musk’s AI Chatbot Rolls Out Controversial Image Feature
2️⃣ Grok-2 Chatbot Enables Disturbing Image Creation
3️⃣ Musk’s AI Faces Backlash for Unfiltered Content
4️⃣ Controversy Over AI-Generated Political Misinformation
5️⃣ Calls for Moderation in AI Image Generation Grow
4. Meta Finds Russia’s AI Election Interference Tactics Failing
Publisher: The Guardian
Published: 8/15/2024
Russia’s AI in deception fails to impress, Meta disrupts operations, focusing on combating fake behavior as US elections loom.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Russia’s AI fails in online tricks, says Meta.
2️⃣ Meta fights fake AI content well.
3️⃣ AI disinfo grows as US election nears.
4️⃣ Facebook, a stage for election lies.
5️⃣ X, weak in stopping fake news.
5. Reporter Uses AI to Fabricate Stories, Resigns After Confession, Editor Reveals
Publisher: CBS News
Published: 8/14/2024
Wyoming reporter exposes colleague’s use of AI in articles, leading to apologies and a review at Cody Enterprise, highlighting AI’s impact on journalism.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI helps write fake news in Wyoming.
2️⃣ Newspaper vows to stop AI misuse.
3️⃣ Editor missed AI-generated copy.
4️⃣ AI creates believable fake quotes.
5️⃣ Newsroom to draft AI policy.
6. Ex-CEO Regrets Blaming Remote Work for Google AI Issues
Publisher: Futurism
Published: 8/15/2024
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt retracts his claim that remote work caused Google to fall behind in AI, admitting an error after criticism of his views on work-life balance.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Eric Schmidt retracts remote work criticism.
2️⃣ Schmidt admits mistake on Google’s AI lag.
3️⃣ Google vs. OpenAI: Not a remote work issue.
4️⃣ Alphabet Workers Union defends flexibility.
5️⃣ Stanford pulls Schmidt’s talk video.
7. Former Madam Discusses Using AI and Big Data to Assist RFK Jr
Publisher: Mother Jones
Published: 8/15/2024
Manhattan Madam Kristin Davis makes $215k advising RFK Jr.’s PAC on AI voter targeting project.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ “Manhattan Madam” now political adviser.
2️⃣ Ex-madam earns $215K in AI voter project.
3️⃣ PAC targets 10M with AI ads for RFK Jr.
4️⃣ Big donors fund independent RFK Jr. campaign.
5️⃣ AI tech reshapes political ad targeting.
8. Artists Triumph in Copyright Battle Against AI Art Creators
Publisher: Hollywood Reporter
Published: 8/13/2024
Artists win major claims in lawsuit against AI firms for using billions of images without permission to train AI, a pivotal copyright infringement case.
1️⃣ Judge allows artists’ AI lawsuit to proceed.
2️⃣ AI art tools face major legal battle.
3️⃣ Copyright issues at heart of AI art case.
4️⃣ Artists challenge AI’s use of their work.
5️⃣ AI firms could face massive damages.
9. Nationwide Classes Assist Seniors in Navigating AI-Changed World
Publisher: AP News
Published: 8/13/2024
Seniors attend AI classes to learn about its benefits and dangers, aiming to keep up with technology and avoid scams.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Seniors learn AI to keep up with tech advances.
2️⃣ AI classes aim to balance benefits and risks.
3️⃣ Older adults face unique threats from AI.
4️⃣ AI’s potential to transform senior lives highlighted.
5️⃣ Skepticism and curiosity drive seniors to AI education.
10. Bill Gates Explores Future of AI and Social Media in New Netflix Series
Publisher: Variety
Published: 8/15/2024
Netflix’s new docuseries “What’s Next? The Future With Bill Gates” explores pressing global issues with tech icon Gates. Premieres Sept. 18.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Netflix launches new Bill Gates docuseries.
2️⃣ Gates explores world issues in new show.
3️⃣ “What’s Next?” to premiere Sept. 18.
4️⃣ Series tackles AI, climate, and health.
5️⃣ Gates optimistic on solving global problems.
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