Technology
Those hyperrealistic videos you’re seeing could be fake news — because they’re actually AI ads
In a short-form video post, an influencer gets worked up about a television news story from California. The images broadcast behind her appear authentic, with an anchor calling viewers...
‘Artists should have a choice.’ WME opts clients out of Sora update as AI anxiety deepens
As anxieties among Hollywood talent increase surrounding artificial intelligence, Beverly Hills talent agency WME is drawing a line on behalf of its clients. WME told San Francisco-based OpenAI that...
OpenAI lifts another AI laggard with big plans for AMD
OpenAI bestowed its blessings and backing on another tech company Monday, inking a deal with chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices, instantly making it one of the hot companies investors hope...
Google lays off dozens of workers in Sunnyvale
Google said it plans to lay off dozens of workers at its Sunnyvale offices, following job reductions at other large tech firms.Google notified the California Employment Development Department on...
Why are buyers returning to Tesla?
Tesla electric vehicle sales jumped last quarter, as buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring federal tax credit. The company’s EV sales rose 7% in the three months...
Fake actor deepens anxiety over AI in Hollywood
Scary. Terrifying. Deeply misguided.Those were among the visceral reactions this week from Emily Blunt, Whoopi Goldberg, Natasha Lyonne and many other actors and filmmakers over the sudden fame of...
Spotify’s co-founder Daniel Ek to step down as CEO after nearly two decades
Spotify’s longtime Chief Executive Daniel Ek said Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position next year and will become executive chairman.Ek, 42, co-founded the Swedish audio company...
Can driverless cars get tickets? What happened when Bay Area police pulled over a Waymo
Police in San Bruno, Calif., were patrolling for drunk drivers when they observed a car traveling erratically. But this couldn’t be chalked up to an impaired or distracted driver....
