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5 things about AI you may have missed today: The rising tide of AI scams, US hosts first military AI conference, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: The rising tide of AI scams, US hosts first military AI conference, more

[ad_1] The rising tide of AI scams targets vulnerable populations; US hosts first military AI conference with global allies; Israeli startup harnesses AI for antibody discovery; AR Rahman advocates AI as tool for music enhancement, not job displacement- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. The rising tide of AI scams targets vulnerable populationsAI scams proliferate, preying on vulnerable demographics, notably via social media ads. Complaints to the FTC spiked, rising from 2 to 14 in a year, mirroring the surge in generative AI tools. While seemingly modest, these figures hint at a larger issue. Victims recount losses, such as one who lost life savings to a deepfake Elon Musk promoting a fake Tesla investment scheme on YouTube, according to a Bloomberg report.  Als...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Sebi employs AI, Apple introduces ‘Ask’ AI tool, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Sebi employs AI, Apple introduces ‘Ask’ AI tool, more

[ad_1] Sebi employs AI in investigations to ensure market integrity; Apple introduces 'Ask' AI tool set to revolutionise customer support; AI cameras uncover malpractice in Odisha matric exams, students booked; Young Emirati pianist harmonises traditional music with AI for healing performances- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Sebi employs AI in investigations to ensure market integritySebi's Whole Time Member, Kamlesh Chandra Varshney, revealed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in investigations, urging entities to stay updated on technological advancements. Stressing compliance with the law, he warned of repercussions for violations. Sebi has been actively addressing market manipulations and enhancing transparency through measures and actions against wro...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Midjourney may ban some images, bad news for coders, and more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Midjourney may ban some images, bad news for coders, and more

[ad_1] Midjourney considers ban on Political images amid election misinformation concerns; Suffolk expert forecasts AI to takeover in coding within a decade; AI Pilot project saves lives by detecting heart attacks in Assam Hospitals; Adnan Sami supports positive use of AI in music creation- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Midjourney considers ban on Political images amid election misinformation concernsAI firm Midjourney considers banning creation of political images, including those of Joe Biden and Donald Trump, to prevent misuse during the 2024 US presidential election. CEO David Holz stated the possibility of implementing this measure for the next 12 months, expressing concerns over potential misinformation. Recent controversies, such as AI-generated pornog...
A R Rahman on using AI in music: Not a gimmick, has to serve a purpose
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A R Rahman on using AI in music: Not a gimmick, has to serve a purpose

[ad_1] teThe use of technology cannot be "gimmicky" and should be done with proper permissions, says music maestro A R Rahman, who has used an AI software to recreate the voices of late singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for a new track.Rahman is happy that artificial intelligence technology, which is a hot button issue in the world with many looking at it with a mix of awe and fear, allowed him to bring back the voices of his friends and past collaborators of many songs. "(You should do it) Only when you really need it and only when you can do it. It should not be half-baked. It is not a gimmick, it's an effect and has to serve the purpose," Rahman told PTI in a virtual interview. Bakya and Hameed are credited as playback singers for the track "Thimiri Yezhuda" in "Lal Salaam", dire...