Tag: AI

What AI Models Say About the Future of Beauty Standards 

Guess recently released a two-page campaign in the latest edition of Vogue featuring a beautiful blonde model. She’s seen both leaning against a blue wall and sitting on a table showing off some of Guess’ newest clothes. Great, right? Yes, until you read the fine print.  She’s AI. Completely not a real model. There’s already […]

Streaming Services Need a Way to Differentiate Authentic From AI

It’s been clear that with the sudden takeover of artificial intelligence in the modern day, some precautions and limits need to be put in place, especially with the music industry. More specifically there needs to be some way to keep it under control without having AI content growing out of control. As AI improves it […]

“Black Mirror” Is the Real Horror Show – Mostly Because It Could Be the Future

When you think of horror you might imagine ghosts or monsters, but what if I told you there’s something even scarier. “Black Mirror” taps into a different fear, one not embedded with dolls or jump scares – but reality. This show is so terrifying because it feels like a glimpse into an inevitable future.  “Black […]

AI Band Garners Over a Million Views on Spotify: Where Do We Draw the Line?

A band named The Velvet Sundown has exploded in popularity on the music streaming service, Spotify, recently. The only thing is that the band is completely AI generated which was confirmed after its debut album gained a significant viewing.  According to the New York Post, “The ’60s-inspired rock-and-roll band, the Velvet Sundown, revealed on Saturday […]

AI Music Artists Are Here, Is It Too Late To Stop Them?

Artificial Intelligence technology, despite being in its relative infancy, has wormed its way into almost all job industries. Outside of technology, AI has had a huge impact on entertainment, a place where many thought it would be safe. It turns out that industries like music are a haven for AI technology to thrive. Vocal generators […]

AI Joins the Fight Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Of all the applications that AI can be used for, insect tracking is something that is most unexpected. Research and development has been done with AI to incorporate it against the ever-present issues of diseases found with mosquitoes.  In continents like Africa, mosquitoes pose a significant danger to animals and people, as their bodies often […]

AI-Generated Music: The Future or the End of Creativity?

AI-Generated Music: The Future or the End of Creativity?

Music has long been regarded as one of humanity’s purest forms of artistic expression. With the rise of artificial intelligence in music production, a debate has emerged: does AI-generated music represent the future of innovation or the demise of creativity? This question cuts to the core of artistic integrity and technology’s evolving role in creative […]

AI could upend the fashion industry

While the impending impacts of AI technology have been well talked about in fields like tech and entertainment, its effects on the fashion industry are often overlooked. Like any professional creative field, AI-generated images could have massive implications for Fashion. Considering clothing designs often begin with concept art, this job will definitely be threatened by […]

Op-Ed: Should We Fear AI or Embrace It?

Op-Ed: Should We Fear AI or Embrace It?

The thing about artificial intelligence is that without proper regulations, it could replace humans instead of assisting them. Artificial intelligence isn’t a new concept; it’s long been the topic of sci-fi and dystopian films like “Ex-Machina” (which is a great film, by the way, and if you haven’t watched it, you should). But realistically, the […]

Author Admits to Using AI to Write Parts of Her Novel

Author Admits to Using AI to Write Parts of Her Novel

Rie Kudan or Rie Qudan revealed that her novel, which won Japan’s highest literary award for its story about futuristic Tokyo, in which generative AI is everywhere, is 5% AI.  Kudan’s book, “Tokyo-to Dojo-to” (Tokyo Sympathy Tower), is about an architect designing a high-rise prison tower in a near-future Tokyo. The architect, Sara Makina, calls […]

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