Day: January 3, 2024

AI Is Coming for the Influencers

In the fast-paced world of advertising, AI is making significant waves, fundamentally changing the landscape of creative industries. Amazon, Google, and Meta are spearheading this revolution, encouraging advertisers to harness the power of AI tools to generate ad copy and imagery. One striking example is the emergence of virtual influencers – synthetic characters crafted using […]

January 3, 2024

Police Say AI-Generated Article About Local Murder Is “Entirely” Made Up

In a bizarre turn of events, the Southern New Jersey town of Bridgeton found itself in the spotlight due to a false news report generated by artificial intelligence, falsely claiming a Christmas Day murder. The Bridgeton Police Department confirmed the article’s falsity and pointed out that it was entirely fabricated, with no basis in reality. […]

January 3, 2024

California senator files bill prohibiting agencies from working with unethical AI companies

California state senator Steve Padilla has introduced two bills, SB 892 and SB 893, aimed at regulating AI systems used by state agencies. SB 892 requires the development of safety, privacy, and non-discrimination standards for AI services and prohibits the state from contracting any AI services that don’t meet these standards. SB 893 would establish […]

January 3, 2024

AI-Related Entry-level Roles Offer 128% Higher Salaries

January 3, 2024

AI Powered Cybercrime Will Explode in 2024: CrowdStrike Executive

The new year brings new cybersecurity threats powered by artificial intelligence, according to CrowdStrike Chief Security Officer Shawn Henry. AI has granted adversaries a powerful tool to penetrate corporate networks and spread sophisticated misinformation online through deepfakes, creating major concerns for global cybersecurity. 2024 is an election year for several countries, including the U.S., and […]