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The issue of nonconsensual deepfake pornography is a growing concern, with researchers estimating that 90 percent of deepfake videos are of porn, particularly targeting women. Despite the prevalence of this problem, legislators seem to be more focused on political deepfakes rather than intimate image violations. While there is a push to protect electoral integrity through
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As the AI industry continues to evolve, there has been a noticeable shift in the way training data is acquired. Initially, AI tools were trained on publicly available data, sourced from the vast expanse of the internet. However, with data privacy concerns on the rise, sources of training data are now becoming more guarded and
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One of the major challenges faced in the Global South when it comes to detecting deepfakes is the quality of media production. Unlike in Western countries where high-quality media is prevalent, many regions in the world, including Africa, rely on cheap Chinese smartphone brands that offer lower quality features. This makes it difficult for detection
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Cohere, a Canadian startup established in 2019 by ex-Google Brain researchers, recently revealed significant improvements to its Command R series of large language models (LLMs). The enhancements, aimed at boosting coding, math, reasoning, and latency, target their enterprise clients. This move comes amidst the company’s efforts to consolidate its standing in the fiercely competitive AI
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The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on various industries, including the news sector, is becoming increasingly evident. As the use of AI bots for web crawling and data collection grows, news websites are facing a dilemma of whether to allow or block these bots. A recent analysis by data journalist Ben Welsh sheds light on
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In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the way students approach completing their math homework. The emergence of AI-powered apps, such as Gauth, has revolutionized the education sector by providing students with a convenient and accessible solution to their math problems. The popularity of these apps has grown rapidly, with millions of
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