Tom Hanks warns of AI-generated ad using his likeness
Tom Hanks has warned his fans not to be fooled by an AI-generated ad circulating online that appears to show him endorsing a dental plan......»»
Ford generated most U.S. recalls for third straight year, partial NHTSA data shows
Through Dec. 18, Ford issued 54 recalls affecting nearly 5.7 million vehicles in the U.S. in 2023. That's down about 21 percent from the number of recalls Ford issued in 2022......»»
These AI-generated news anchors are freaking me out
Channel 1's eerily real newscasters suggest a tumultuous future for online video. Enlarge / Max Headroom as prophecy. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Channel 1) Here at Ars, we've long covered the interesting potential and sign.....»»
Buy now, pay later: Consumer credit researcher warns of overspending risks this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, Dr. Joy Malala, a consumer credit researcher from the University of Warwick, sheds light on the heightened financial burden faced by vulnerable families during this period......»»
Computational scientists generate molecular datasets at extreme scale
A team of computational scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has generated and released datasets of unprecedented scale that provide the ultraviolet visible spectral properties of over 10 million organic molecules. U.....»»
Military geographic data is being stolen in data breaches, China warns
China has blamed 'foreign software' for a number of data breaches including sophisticated geographical information on its military and transport infrastructure.....»»
FTC warns QR codes can steal money and install malware
QR codes are great for convenience, but how often do you check where they're taking you?.....»»
Study highlights benefits of user-generated content to digital platform
Many online platforms (e.g., Huffpost, Wikipedia) host user-generated content (UGC) and content developed by professional reporters......»»
Interior Department weighs in on Miami Wilds fight, warns critical bat habitat at risk
Hours before a planned vote on the Miami Wilds water park, federal wildlife regulators released a letter declaring the development site "environmentally sensitive" and likely "essential" for protecting an endangered bat......»»
Public bodies "overwhelmed" at having to implement human rights laws, study warns
Staff members at public bodies can be "overwhelmed" by having to implement human rights laws into the working of their organization when those members are in "awe" of legislation, a new study warns......»»
New York dealerships team with CarEdge for sales event
The one-day event, which promised no hidden fees and that buying a vehicle would take no more than an hour, generated 13 sales for two dealerships on Staten Island......»»
Climate tipping points are nearer than you think. Our new report warns of catastrophic risk
It's now almost inevitable that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded by humans, probably the warmest for at least 125,000 years......»»
Meta’s new AI image generator was trained on 1.1 billion Instagram and Facebook photos
"Imagine with Meta AI" turns prompts into images, trained using public Facebook data. Enlarge / Three images generated by "Imagine with Meta AI" using the Emu AI model. (credit: Meta | Benj Edwards) On Wednesday, Meta re.....»»
Bumble for Friends rolls out AI-generated icebreakers
Bumble for Friends launches two features, AI-generated conversation starters and Plans to help facilitate in-person get-togethers......»»
Botany must feature more prominently on the school curriculum to promote awareness of climate change, study warns
Children must be taught more about the importance of plants if education about climate change and sustainability is to be effective, experts have warned......»»
25M homes will lose broadband discounts if Congress keeps stalling, FCC warns
Funding calls get increasingly urgent as program would run out of money in April. Enlarge / Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing on Mar.....»»
Severe outbreak tied to cantaloupe sickens 117 in 34 states; half hospitalized
Back away from your cantaloupe if you don't know the brand, the CDC warns. Enlarge / Containers with cut cantaloupe in a cooler case. (credit: Getty | Ben Hasty) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warnin.....»»
FDA warns chemical company not to mix brake cleaner into hand sanitizer
It's not the first time the regulatory agency chided the chemical company for this. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jena Ardell) A chemical manufacturing facility in Wisconsin has drawn the ire of the Food and Drug Admin.....»»
Stable Diffusion XL Turbo can generate AI images as fast as you can type
Even at home, SDXL Turbo can create detailed images with startling speed. Enlarge / Example images generated using Stable Diffusion XL Turbo. (credit: Stable Diffusion XL Turbo / Benj Edwards) On Tuesday, Stability AI la.....»»
Stable Diffusion Turbo XL can generate AI images as fast as you can type
Even at home, SDXL Turbo can create detailed images with startling speed. Enlarge / Example images generated using Stable Diffusion XL Turbo. (credit: Stable Diffusion XL Turbo / Benj Edwards) On Tuesday, Stability AI la.....»»
Every Bitcoin payment "uses a swimming pool of water"
As billions face water shortages, a new study warns of the cryptocurrency's thirst for water......»»