AI won an art contest, and artists are furious
Jason M. Allen was almost too nervous to enter his first art competition. Now, his award-winning image is sparking controversy about whether art can be generated by a computer, and what, exactly, it means to be an artist......»»
Stone Age artists carved detailed human and animal tracks in rock art in Namibia
During the Later Stone Age in what is now Namibia, rock artists imbued so much detail into their engravings of human and animal prints that current-day Indigenous trackers could identify which animals' prints they were depicting, as well as the anima.....»»
Game developers are furious over Unity’s new runtime fees
A new Unity Runtime Fee could spell disaster for indie developers using the popular game engine......»»
Some artists are actually pretty keen to get in on AI
Open letter demand artists are given more say in how AI art is regulated......»»
Investigating why crowdfunding does not work well for social impact initiatives
You've seen it online: crowdfunding for just about any purpose you can imagine. From artists trying to fund a project to individuals trying to pay a difficult health care bill, thousands have used sites like Go Fund Me to reach a financial goal. Glob.....»»
How We Chose the TIME100 Most Influential People in AI
Our first-ever list of the most influential people in AI features leaders, policymakers, artists and entrepreneurs from around the world [video id=QiijrnNF autostart="viewable"] What is unique about AI is also what is most feared.....»»
Google launches incredible online exhibition celebrating Black British music
Google and YouTube collaborated with the likes of the Notting Hill Carnival to celebrate Black British artists and musicians. Google and YouTube have put together an extensive digital archive celebrating the impact of Black British music. Entit.....»»
Crowdsourcing contests: Understanding what brings rewards and lowers risks
During Frito-Lay's first "Crash the Super Bowl" contest in 2006, thousands of participants submitted 30-second videos promoting Doritos. Entries were winnowed down to five finalists, and a public vote selected the winning commercial, which aired duri.....»»
Make Your Own Digital Pinhole Camera
My home of Port Townsend in Washington is a community full of arty types and makers. Calls to participate in local cultural activities are not uncommon, but when I saw one for a pinhole-camera photography contest it caught my eye. I’d played with.....»»
15 Best Paint Markers for Artists in 2023
Whether you’re an artist, crafter, or hobbyist, painting on different surfaces is always a fun experience! And to do that, finding the best paint markers with fine tips for intricate designs on rough and non-porous surfaces is essential. From r.....»»
9 Best Pastel Pencils for Artists in 2023 Reviewed
Pastel is one of the most popular coloring media available for beginners and experts. However, mastering the pastel medium can be tricky, especially considering its fragile design and the nature of the materials used. This is why pastel pencils have.....»»
Little African snake can swallow biggest prey relative to its size
Pythons have huge appetites, but which snake around the world would win an eating contest?.....»»
Paperlike Folio review: iPad case geared specifically to artists
Protect your iPad from scuffs and scratches while keeping your Apple Pencil secure with Paperlike's new Folio case.The pen flap is magnetic and can be secured to the back of the case when not in useFinding a great case for your iPad can be a bit of a.....»»
Astropad launches pen-on-paper upgrade for iPad with ‘Rock Paper Pencil’ combo kit
After previously launching its Magnetic Screen Protector for iPad that delivers a paper-like experience with Apple Pencil, Astropad is out today with a new product that offers an even more realistic pen-on-paper feeling for artists and notetakers. Th.....»»
"It gave us some way to fight back": New tools aim to protect art and images from AI"s grasp
For months, Eveline Fröhlich, a visual artist based in Stuttgart, Germany, has been feeling "helpless" as she watched the rise of new artificial intelligence tools that threaten to put human artists out of work......»»
Make The World Better And Win Big In Hackster’s Latest Contest
Hackster and ETHzurich have teamed together to host the Build2Gether inclusive innovation challenge. They’re calling on your maker skills to improve the world by making things more accessible to people who have disabilities. With over $40,000.....»»
The fast, furious and brutally short life of an African male lion
The death of a lion in Kenya's picturesque savannas rarely tugs at people's hearts, even in a country where wildlife tourism is a key pillar of the nation's economy. But when one of the most tracked male lions in Kenya's famous Masaai Mara was killed.....»»
Spotify expands availability of the one feature Apple Music should copy
Spotify launched its AI-powered personal DJ feature back in February, which it describes as a “curated lineup of music alongside commentary around the tracks and artists we think you’ll like in a stunningly realistic voice.” The company has.....»»
AI hacking gets White House backing, as some systems go rogue on their own
A group of white hat hackers are competing to make AI go rogue – with the backing of the White House. The contest, at this year’s Def Con event, is intended to expose vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems, so that their developers ca.....»»
Google, record labels working on deal covering musical “deepfakes”
Prepare for more cover songs like Johnny Cash singing Barbie Girl. Enlarge (credit: Andriy Onufriyenko) Google and Universal Music are in talks to license artists’ melodies and voices for songs generated by artificial.....»»
7 best Jason Statham action movies, ranked
From The Expendables to The Fast and the Furious to The Meg, Digital Trends ranks Jason Statham's best action movies ever......»»