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TLDR: Brazil’s national data protection authority has ordered Meta to stop using Brazilian data to train its AI models. The authority gave Meta five days to change its policy, or face fines. This decision comes after a report found identifiable images of Brazilian children in a dataset used to train image models. Meta is disappointed … Read more Meta banned from using Brazilian data for AI training.
AI-Powered Vending Machine Selling Bullets at Tuscaloosa Store TLDR: Key Points: An ammunition vending machine powered by AI is selling bullets at a Tuscaloosa grocery store. American Rounds is the company behind the machine, offering a new way to distribute ammunition. City officials confirm that the AI-powered ammunition vending machine at a Tuscaloosa grocery store … Read more Get your bullets from an AI vending machine in Tuscaloosa!
How is AI shaping culture in the art world? TLDR: Key Points: AI revolution in art raises questions about the impact on cultural production Current AI-generated content lacks the cultural depth demanded by art and culture In a recent episode of GZERO AI, Taylor Owen discusses the cultural implications of the ongoing AI revolution with … Read more AI revolutionizing art world culture – how?
TLDR: Google’s carbon emissions surged nearly 50% compared to 2019, marking a setback in their goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. The increase is attributed to higher data center energy consumption and supply chain emissions driven by AI demand. Key Points: Google’s emissions increased nearly 50% compared to 2019 The surge in emissions is … Read more Google’s AI leads to 50% spike in carbon emissions.
TLDR: AI models are being trained on kids’ photos posted online, even with strict privacy settings. Children’s images are being used without their knowledge or consent, potentially leading to privacy and safety risks. Human Rights Watch has discovered that photos of children, including indigenous children, from Brazil and Australia are being used in AI datasets … Read more AI learns from kids’ photos despite strict parental privacy settings.
“`html TLDR: Google set a goal to be “net zero” in terms of emissions by 2030 but has seen a 13% increase in emissions in 2023. The demand for electricity in AI data centers is cited as a major factor in this increase, leading to concerns about the impact on climate change. Google Falling Short … Read more Google misses climate target, blames AI power consumption.
TLDR: Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 48% since 2019, despite its goal of cutting pollution in half by 2030. The rise in emissions is primarily due to data center energy use and supply chain emissions, fueled by the integration of AI into Google’s products. Full Article: Google’s latest environmental report reveals a worrisome … Read more Google’s carbon footprint growing in Gemini AI era.
Vacation Planning with AI TLDR: Planning a vacation itinerary with AI made the process surprisingly easy and stress-free. Using Galaxy AI on a Samsung phone, the author was able to efficiently plan a two-day trip to Seoul, South Korea with personalized recommendations and helpful features. Key Elements: The author used Galaxy AI on a Samsung … Read more AI travel agent plans trips better than me – so helpful!
TLDR: Morgan Freeman condemned the use of AI-generated deepfake narrations of his voice on TikTok. Freeman thanked his fans for alerting him to the unauthorized use and urged for reporting such incidents. Morgan Freeman, known for his distinctive voice, recently spoke out against the use of AI-generated deepfake technology in a video circulating on TikTok. … Read more Morgan Freeman slams AI deepfake scam on TikTok for voice replication.