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AI agents like Anthropic's 3.5 Sonnet are being developed for workplace tasks, despite some limitations. Generative AI models are also making waves in video creation. Suno partners with Audible Magic to prevent copyright issues with its Covers feature.

Apple's iOS 18.1 introduces a new "Clean Up" feature for photo editing, aiming to preserve image authenticity amidst concerns about AI's impact on reality. The company is cautious about the potential for misleading edits and tags modified images for transparency.

AI tools promised to boost productivity but led to stress and burnout for PR agency staff. The flood of tools overwhelms users, causing inefficiencies and disconnection. Companies need to carefully implement AI to avoid negative impacts on employees.

Google DeepMind's SynthID tool adds invisible watermarks to AI-generated text to help identify its source. Open-sourcing it will expand its use and improve AI model security, but it has limitations in detecting factual information.

AI industry is rapidly evolving with groundbreaking advancements and some concerning trends. From deepfakes to AI-powered dating wingmen, the field is both fascinating and unsettling. However, AI also brings positive developments like simulating games and enhancing our understanding of animal communication.

11,500 creatives, including Kevin Bacon and Kate McKinnon, warn against unpermitted use of copyrighted materials for AI training. Fairly Trained advocates for fair data use, criticizing companies for exploiting creators. RIAA and News Corp have sued AI companies for copyright infringement. Some notable names like Scarlett Johansson are missing from the list of signatories.

Anthropic's new Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI model has a "computer use" feature in beta, enabling control of a computer. Early release for feedback, with improvements expected. Model shows strong gains in coding and tool use tasks. Claude steers clear of social media engagement.

Microsoft and OpenAI are offering $10 million in cash and credits to media outlets to test AI tools in the newsroom. This initiative aims to support local journalism by enhancing research, investigation, distribution, and monetization efforts through AI technology.

Writers of hit TV shows like Derry Girls criticize ITV's plan to use AI to create content. They argue it devalues human creativity and storytelling. ITV defends AI as a tool to enhance and optimize content creation.

NICE suggests AI can help detect missed broken bones on X-rays, reducing workload for healthcare professionals and speeding up diagnosis in urgent care settings. AI tools are set to be recommended in England, with radiologists always reviewing images alongside AI. AI is already making a significant impact in healthcare.

AI chatbots can help navigate social situations, but have limitations. OpenAI's ChatGPT may produce harmful stereotypes based on names. Meta releases dataset for material discovery. Microsoft and OpenAI relationship faces challenges. Telegram hosts abusive "nudify" bots.

Alcon Entertainment is suing Tesla, Elon Musk, and Warner Bros. Discovery for using copyrighted images from Blade Runner 2049 at a Tesla event without permission, seeking damages for unauthorized use.

ByteDance sacked an intern for interfering with AI training, denying reports of $10m damage. The intern had no experience with AI. The firm is known for popular social media apps like TikTok and Douyin.

AI-generated art challenges traditional definitions of creativity and authorship. Artists collaborate with machines to explore new creative potentials and prompt critical discussions in the art world.

The 1984 film "The Terminator" has influenced our understanding of AI, but may exaggerate its risks. It focuses on human themes, with AI as a backdrop, shaping perceptions of the technology.

Meta's Open Materials 2024 data set and AI models are revolutionizing materials science by providing an open-source, high-quality database for researchers to accelerate the discovery of new materials using machine learning.

Google DeepMind's AI mediator, the Habermas machine, helped groups find common ground on contentious issues. Participants preferred AI-generated statements over human ones, but AI has limits in handling real-world deliberation.

OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot shows bias based on user names in 0.1% of responses. Researchers aim to improve fairness by analyzing other factors influencing responses.

AI image editing tools lower barriers to manipulation, leading to widespread deception and societal harm. Existing laws are inadequate, and regulation is slow.

Google is rolling out AI Overviews in search results, using AI to generate summaries and enhance search experiences. The focus is on accuracy, factuality, and providing users with relevant information while increasing interactions with the search engine.