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The 108-Minute Sci-Fi Thriller That Predicted AI Is Officially Surging on Streaming
Alex Garland’s 2015 science-fiction thriller Ex Machina is seeing a resurgence in streaming popularity, as viewers revisit the film’s early exploration of artificial intelligence at a time when AI dominates public discourse. The film, which marked Garland’s directorial debut, is being credited with anticipating many of the ethical and existential questions now surrounding AI development,…
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AI push is putting banks at mercy of tech firms, warns Moody’s
Moody’s has warned that the financial sector’s rush to adopt AI is leaving major banks increasingly dependent on a small number of Silicon Valley technology firms, exposing them to the risk of outages and price increases. While the rating agency said AI would ultimately cut costs and boost revenues for banks and insurers, it cautioned…
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Tyga admits he used AI on new album ‘$tarface’: “I don’t care”
Rapper Tyga has confirmed he used artificial intelligence as a “tool” while making his new album ‘$tarface’, released on 31 July, saying he does not care if listeners object. Speaking to Vibe, he compared AI’s role to the introduction of Auto-Tune, arguing that “real artists” adapt new technology rather than resist it, and that the…
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Warner Bros. Uses AI Dog Podcast to Promote ‘The End of Oak Street’: ‘Ewan McGregor Was Excellent With Treats’
Warner Bros. has promoted its upcoming sci-fi action film “The End of Oak Street” using an AI-generated dog podcast called “DogPack,” in which two AI-animated dogs interview an AI version of Starbuck, the on-screen pet belonging to stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. The move highlights how major studios are increasingly experimenting with AI-generated content…
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Doomsday warning over AI viruses that their creators claim will fight scourge of antibiotic resistance: IAN GALLAGHER
The article reports concerns about the use of artificial intelligence to design viruses intended to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Supporters say these engineered bacteriophages could offer a new treatment against infections that no longer respond to antibiotics, while critics warn that the same methods may lower barriers to creating harmful biological agents. The debate centres on…
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As AI reshapes dating, a Jewish organization is betting on the return of the human matchmaker
Chabad, the Jewish outreach organisation, is pairing artificial intelligence with traditional human matchmaking in an effort to help singles find lasting relationships, arguing that AI should support rather than replace the personal touch. The move comes as growing distrust of AI-generated profiles and messages on conventional dating apps leaves users unsure whether they are interacting…
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Monica Barbaro Teases Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Film ‘Artificial,’ Addresses Timothée Chalamet’s Ballet Comments
Monica Barbaro has described Luca Guadagnino’s forthcoming OpenAI film Artificial as a blend of “madcap comedy” and horror, saying its shifting tone reflects the real-life story rather than causing confusion. The film, inspired by events surrounding OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, matters because it tackles recent developments in artificial intelligence through a high-profile dramatisation featuring…
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OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide
OpenAI has acquired presentation-generation startup NextSlide, whose team has joined work on ChatGPT. The deal signals OpenAI’s interest in making its AI tools more useful for creating visual, editable business and communication materials. NextSlide’s product turned prompts, notes, documents and research into polished presentations, aiming to make visual communication easier. Financial terms were not disclosed;…
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After programmers and artists, QA testers are next: Google’s new AI can play and test in-development games, and some publishers are all over it
Square Enix is working with Google to use Gemini for automated quality assurance in game development, including playing in-development games and testing them through on-screen analysis, audio cues and in-game controls. The move matters because it could accelerate repetitive testing work and lower costs, while raising concerns about the effect on QA jobs and the…