OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, has announced that future versions of ChatGPT will permit a broader range of content, including erotica for verified adult users, in a move to enhance the chatbot’s human-like behavior. This decision, similar to recent developments by Elon Musk’s xAI, aims to attract more paying subscribers. The changes come after OpenAI faced a lawsuit from the parents of a teenager who died by suicide, who criticized the company’s parental controls. Altman stated that previous restrictions were implemented to address mental health concerns but will now be relaxed with new safety measures, allowing for a wider range of content to be offered.
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OpenAI, faced with the immense energy demands of its AI models like Sora 2 and ChatGPT, has secured another major power deal. This agreement, totaling 10 gigawatts, reflects the significant energy consumption required to train and run large language models and video generators. The deal underscores the rapid growth of AI and the substantial infrastructure needed to support it. This ongoing expansion highlights the increasing pressure on energy resources as the field of artificial intelligence continues to advance.
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Deloitte will issue a partial refund to the Australian government for a report riddled with errors, after admitting to using generative AI in its creation. The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) commissioned Deloitte to review a targeted compliance framework, a report that was later found to have issues including inaccurate references and citations. The updated version of the review now acknowledges the use of AI in its production, but Deloitte maintains that it has not altered the core findings. Critics have said Deloitte’s use of AI resulted in “hallucinations,” or inaccurate information, in the original report.
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Decades after being misidentified as “The Last Jew in Vinnitsa,” the location and perpetrator of the infamous Holocaust photograph have been identified. Historian Jürgen Matthäus, utilizing painstaking archival research and artificial intelligence, has determined the photo was taken in Berdychiv, Ukraine on July 28, 1941, with the killer being Jakobus Onnen. The use of AI, while not a “silver bullet”, helped in the identification process, although the identity of the victim is still unknown. This project highlights the direct brutality of the Holocaust and the importance of uncovering the truth behind these historical events.
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Nintendo has reportedly begun lobbying the Japanese government to address concerns surrounding generative AI and its impact on creators’ rights, as revealed by a member of Japan’s House of Representatives. This action aligns with the company’s history of rigorously protecting its intellectual property, especially in light of growing legal battles involving AI’s unauthorized use of copyrighted content. Furthermore, the Japanese government has started considering measures, with companies like Nintendo opting to avoid generative AI to safeguard their assets. The outcome of Nintendo’s lobbying efforts will hinge on how the government balances AI innovation with the protection of rights holders.
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Following a meeting with Russell Vought, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated music video on social media, a cover of Blue Öyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” with visuals portraying Vought as the Grim Reaper. The video, created by the Dilley Meme Team, features disparaging imagery of Democrats and includes lyrics targeting them. The post is the latest in a series of AI-generated content from Trump, following previous instances of controversial memes.
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In a recent social media post, former President Trump shared an AI-generated video mocking Democrats and their policies, specifically targeting their stance on healthcare for undocumented immigrants. This post comes amidst a looming government shutdown, with negotiations between Trump and congressional leaders stalled due to disagreements over healthcare policy. The current funding crisis puts federal operations, and the income of government workers at risk, with a deal needing to be reached by Wednesday to prevent a shutdown. The Democrats are fighting to prevent the Republicans from cutting healthcare for millions of Americans, while the Republicans are fighting against Democrats’ proposals to fund healthcare for illegal aliens.
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In response to a recent AI-generated video posted by Donald Trump promoting “Medbeds,” a QAnon conspiracy theory, California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the former president. The video, which was up for approximately twelve hours before being removed, featured a fabricated Fox News segment with an AI-generated clip of Trump. Newsom also highlighted Trump’s actions, including potentially shutting down the government and removing healthcare from millions. This incident occurred after Newsom himself used AI to counter a narrative about the government shutdown.
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In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video promoting “medbeds,” a fictional technology often discussed within QAnon circles. The clip, styled as a fake Fox News report, features an AI-generated version of Trump claiming every American will receive a “MedBed card” for access to advanced hospitals. The concept of medbeds, which promise to cure all illnesses, is a conspiracy theory that has gained traction within far-right groups. Trump’s post, part of a larger social media spree, is another instance of the former president interacting with outlandish conspiracy theories.
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President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social promoting the “MedBed” conspiracy, which posits the existence of technology capable of curing diseases and reversing aging. The video, made to look like a Fox News segment, features the president announcing the launch of “MedBed hospitals.” The MedBed conspiracy, popular in far-right circles, claims the technology is being withheld from the public. A website selling “MedBed Cards” was found, promising benefits unrelated to the technology described in the video for $447.
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