Monthly Archives: June 2023

Bumble is testing a separate BFF app for finding friends

Dating app Bumble said that it is testing a separate BFF app in select markets to let people find friends. The company added that it plans to release this app in the U.S. this year. Earlier this week, Mashable reported … Continue reading

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Artists are rightfully upset that ‘Secret Invasion’ used AI Art for opening credits

Marvel’s latest series, “Secret Invasion,” made its debut on Disney+ today, sparking tons of backlash after it was confirmed the intro sequence was AI-generated. “Secret Invasion” director Ali Selim admitted to Polygon that the opening credits were designed by VFX … Continue reading

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EU AI draft law: Could Europe’s new AI rulebook set a global precedent?

Dubbed the AI Act, Europe’s draft regulations concerning the use of artificial intelligence are comprehensive and far-reaching. Here’s what you need to know. The post EU AI draft law: Could Europe’s new AI rulebook set a global precedent? appeared first … Continue reading

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Elon Musk triples down on making Twitter terrible for trans people

Elon Musk, world’s richest person and ostensible champion of free speech, took to Twitter late Tuesday to stoop to a fresh low. Responding to tweet complaining about being called “cis” — the shorthand version of the word “cisgender,” which simply … Continue reading

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Rocket Factory Augsburg aims to launch from French Guiana in 2025

Rocket Factory Augsburg will build a dedicated launch pad at the Guiana Space Center (GSC) in French Guiana, with launches commencing in 2025, the company said Wednesday. RFA signed a binding agreement with France’s national space agency CNES for use … Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of AI in Art: Will Robots Take Over?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world as we know it, and the art industry is no exception. AI has become a valuable tool for artists, allowing them to create unique pieces that were once impossible. However, with this … Continue reading

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FTC sues Amazon over ‘deceptive’ Prime sign-up and cancellation process

The agency claims Amazon used so-called “dark patterns” to steer users to enroll in Prime without their consent.

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European Uber rival Bolt will deliver food to your door via self-driving robots

Ride-hailing firm Bolt will start offering food delivery via a fleet of robots supplied by U.S. robotics firm Starship Technologies.

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Bitcoin rallies 10% to highest level in over a month as traders get bullish on ETF news

The price of bitcoin jumped 10% to $29,405.22, the highest point since May 6, according to CoinGecko data, extending gains from earlier in the day.

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These ‘A.I. humans’ are letting gamers modify their voices in real time

Voicemod, which is based in Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday released 20 humanlike characters, ranging from a 20-something woman to an elderly man.

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