Thousands of musicians are going silent in protest against AI
A new ‘silent album’ featuring the likes of Kate Bush and Damon Albarn is taking aim at UK government plans that would allow tech companies to mine the work of creatives. Over a thousand artists, including Kate Bush and Annie Lennox, have come together to release a unique album – it’s...
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Study reveals explicit deepfakes are rife among US teens
One in eight US teenagers under 18 personally know someone who has been targeted with pornographic deepfakes. What is being done about this privacy crisis? We all know what deepfakes are at this point. Generative AI is adept at accurately capturing a person’s likeness and superimposing it over existing photos...
Research finds smartphones linked to depression and anxiety
A new study reported by NPR shows that taking two week breaks from the internet and your smartphone can improve your mood as effectively as medication. Here’s yet another study that suggests our smartphones and constant internet access may be causing us excessive levels of anxiety and depression. According to...
New research suggests Gen Z see internet access as human right
A poll of 2,000 adults revealed that most individuals aged between 18 and 28 consider internet access as a ‘human right.’ The study was conducted in the UK. New research indicates that Gen Z regard internet access as a basic human right on a similar level to other necessities such...
Could Spotify’s HiFi streaming tier drop in 2025?
Spotify first announced a HiFi tier of music streaming almost four years ago. It looks like its original plans could finally be put into effect this year. The world’s most popular streaming service Spotify looks set to launch its new HiFi subscription tier this year. First announced in 2021, Bloomberg has...
Meta planning to build new sub-sea internet cable across globe
As part of Project Waterworth, the cable will connect many key regions. Meta plans to create boosted connectivity across major continents to support future projects like AI. Meta, the parent company that owns many social media platforms including WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, is planning on building a 50,000km sub-sea cable...
Google Calendar removes key cultural events including Pride
As part of its ongoing roll back of diversity initiatives, Google has removed several inclusive holidays from its Calendar service. It says their inclusion was ‘not sustainable’ for its future. Google Calendar has removed several key cultural holidays from it services on both desktop and mobile. These include references to Black History Month, Women’s History Month and LGBTQ+ holidays, among others. The company has previously marked the occasion for all...
UK and US fail to sign international AI declaration
Both the UK and US have refused to sign an international agreement on AI at a global summit in Paris. The documents called for ‘open,’ ‘inclusive’ and ‘ethical’ practices within this new, emerging industry. The UK and US have not signed an international agreement on AI at a global summit in Paris. Having been signed by dozens of countries including France, China and India, the statement called for ‘open,’ ‘inclusive’...
Oxford scientists achieve teleportation with quantum supercomputer
A team of Oxford scientists has just potentially paved the way for the large-scale, practical use of quantum supercomputers. Humanity has finally solved the puzzle of teleportation – in the world of quantum supercomputers, that is. A group of Oxford scientists believe their breakthrough will be huge in bringing quantum supercomputers to scale, ultimately ushering in a new era of efficiency and discovery across all modern industries. To the uninitiated (which...
You decide – have AI tools changed the recruitment process forever?
AI algorithms are streamlining tasks in nearly every industry, but they’re also helping job-seekers build their CVs. Those same CVs are then screened by AI systems during the recruiting process. What does this mean for the future of the job market? Artificial Intelligence is not just ‘taking your job,’ it’ll be considering your CV for the next role you apply for. When designated a task during the application process, it’s...
