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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive are collaborating to develop a new generation of hardware for artificial intelligence. In a recent conversation, the two leaders discussed their shared goal of creating devices that foster a more natural and positive relationship between humans and technology. Ive, who led the design of iconic …
Top YouTube creator MrBeast has publicly expressed concern that artificial intelligence could endanger the careers of professional content creators. In a social media post, he questioned how AI-generated videos might affect the millions of people who make content for a living, calling the current developments “scary times.” Sarah Perez reports for TechCrunch. As Forbes’ highest-earning …
OpenAI has entered into agreements valued at approximately $1 trillion to secure the computing power required for its artificial intelligence models. These commitments far exceed the company’s current revenue, as Tabby Kinder and George Hammond report for the Financial Times. The deals involve major technology companies such as Nvidia, AMD, Oracle, and CoreWeave. Over the …
A recent US study indicates that there is little evidence of generative artificial intelligence causing widespread job losses or severely disrupting the labor market. Claire Jones and Melissa Heikkilä report for the Financial Times that the research was conducted by economists at the Yale University Budget Lab and the Brookings Institution. The analysis suggests that …
What if we see generative AI not solely as a threat to creatives, but also a powerful new tool for creative expression? Don’t get me wrong: I’m very familiar with the fears and criticism around AI. Just have a look at the tag “Criticism” on this page. It’s important to acknowledge and document these discussions: …
The announcement of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actress, has ignited a debate within the entertainment industry. The creator, Eline Van der Velden, introduced Norwood at the Zurich Summit, stating that multiple talent agencies are already interested in representing the digital character. Van der Velden, whose AI talent studio Xicoia developed Norwood, said her goal is …
While many focus on artificial intelligence’s impact on Google Search, the company’s video platform YouTube is best positioned to be the biggest beneficiary of the technology. Ben Thompson writes on his website Stratechery that YouTube’s business model is perfectly suited to leverage AI for both content creation and monetization. According to Thompson, AI represents a …
Inception Point AI produces 3,000 podcast episodes weekly and maintains profitability with just 20 listeners per show. Ashley Carman reports for Bloomberg. Co-founder Jeanine Wright says the company will continue its AI-driven approach despite widespread industry backlash calling the content “slop.” Wright predicts AI will become the default content creation method within 12 to 24 …
Record company Hallwood Media has signed a deal with lyricist Telisha “Nikki” Jones, the human creator behind the popular AI-generated R&B artist Xania Monet. Elissa Welle reports for The Verge that the deal highlights significant legal uncertainties surrounding AI and copyright. Xania Monet has over a million listens on Spotify, but her likeness, vocals, and …
Artificial intelligence companies could face a combined annual revenue gap of $800 billion by 2030, according to a new report from the consulting firm Bain & Co. The firm estimates that the industry will need $2 trillion in yearly revenue to finance the computing power required for projected demand. Bloomberg reports that these findings are …