A Harvard professor, Avi Loeb, has put forward an intriguing theory in a new documentary titled “God Versus Aliens.” Loeb suggests that if extraterrestrials were to make contact with humans, they would do so through artificial intelligence (AI) rather than traditional crewed vehicles. Speaking to DailyMail.com, director Mark Christopher Lee described Loeb as a “very …
In 2023, calling someone an “AI” has become a hurtful insult, and not even celebrities or public figures are safe from such jokes. The trend is evident on social media, where tweets levying insults against various forms of media, from TV shows and songs to commencement speeches and proposed legislations, abound. This phenomenon is a …
The United States Senate will hold a series of three bipartisan briefings on artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their knowledge on this crucial topic, according to an announcement made on Tuesday by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and several other senators. The lawmakers explained that, as AI is shaping our society in many ways, the …
In a ground-breaking experiment, believers gathered in the St. Paul’s church in Fuerth, Bavaria, to attend an AI-generated Lutheran church service. The event showcased ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, personified by an avatar of a bearded Black man projected on a screen above the altar. The service included a sermon, prayers, and music, and was created …
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology is introducing fresh challenges to intellectual property law. Existing laws are being called into question as concerns grow over how creators can be protected from potential threats posed by the booming industry. Lawmakers are also striving to balance regulation while keeping the US competitive in the global …
An AI-powered chatbot designed to assist individuals with eating disorders has been removed after it reportedly provided harmful dieting advice. The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) introduced the chatbot, named Tessa, and simultaneously announced that it would be laying off all of its human helpline employees. It was taken down after activist Sharon Maxwell claimed …
A group of bipartisan senators have recently proposed a bill that would establish a new office tasked with analyzing the United States’ dominance in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), relative to its competitors like China. The legislation, introduced by Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.), calls for the creation …
The Mona Lisa’s size is smaller than three feet tall and about two feet wide, and it hangs in the biggest exhibition room at France’s Louvre Museum. However, in recent weeks, some vigilante AI artists have decided it should be bigger. They are using Adobe Photoshop’s “generative fill” beta tool, which allows users to fill …