Tag: AI
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InvestigateTV and Gray Stations Launch Series on Deceptive AI Content
InvestigateTV and Gray stations announced today the launch of a project that will take a look at how artificial intelligence is impacting daily life in ways viewers may not be seeing or thinking about. A press release says the project, called Manipulated: A Disinformation Nation, “brings together InvestigateTV’s national unit andGray’s local newsrooms to explore…
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Google Will Pay $2.4 Billion To Get Help Improving Its AI For YouTube, Google TV, & More
In a strategic move to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities, Google has agreed to pay approximately $2.4 billion to license technology from AI coding startup Windsurf and hire its CEO along with a select group of employees, according to sources familiar with the matter. The deal, finalized after stalled negotiations between Windsurf and OpenAI, marks…
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Federal Court Allows AI Training on Copyrighted Materials Under Fair Use, but Piracy Claims Loom Large
In a landmark decision, a federal court has ruled that Anthropic, an Amazon-backed AI company, is largely protected by the fair use doctrine when using millions of books to train its artificial intelligence system, Claude. The ruling, penned by U.S. District Judge William Alsup, marks the first judicial opinion to tackle the contentious issue of…
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Google’s AI Pro Subscription Now Comes With Free YouTube Premium
In a bold move to expand its AI offerings, Google has announced its new Google AI Pro subscription plan, a premium tier that integrates advanced artificial intelligence tools with a YouTube Premium individual plan. Priced at $249.99 per month, the plan offers a comprehensive suite of AI-driven features, including access to cutting-edge models and tools,…
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Meta Will Use Public Posts and Comments to Train AI in the EU
Meta announced today that it will soon start training AI using public content, like posts and comments on Facebook and Instagram, and user interactions with Meta AI. Those who are using Meta products in the EU will soon get notifications explaining what information will be used and how it will be used. The company says…
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Amazon Plans to Invest Even More in AI
Today, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared an annual letter to shareholders. In the letter, Jassy covered 2024 financials and highlights of the year. He also shared plans for 2025 and beyond, including plans for increasing the use of AI. “Generative AI is going to reinvent virtually every customer experience we know, and enable altogether new…
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TCL Studios Debuts AI-Powered Romance Film Next Stop Paris on TCLtv+
TCL Studios has unveiled its latest cinematic creation, Next Stop Paris, a groundbreaking AI-powered romance film now available to stream on TCLtv+. The film, written and directed by industry veteran Stuart Acher, makes its debut on February 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day. As the first extended film to emerge from TCL’s innovative production…
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TCLtv+ Premieres Five New Original Film Shorts from TCL Studios
TCLtv+, the flagship streaming service from consumer electronics leader TCL, is taking a bold step into original content with the premiere of five new original film shorts. Launching today, these films will roll out throughout the week, marking the first slate of originals from the innovative TCL Studios. The shorts were previously showcased in a…
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FCC’s New AI Robocall Rules: A Big Win for Consumers or Just Another Tech Headache?
Robocalls – those irritating interruptions that make you wish you want to abandon your phone plan – might finally be on their way out, thanks to the latest move by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). On August 7, the FCC voted unanimously to pass a new set of rules aimed at putting the brakes on…
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Are You Ready For AI Remastering of Classic TV Shows like Conan The Adventure? Soon They Will Be Streaming For Free
ElectricNOW, the premium OTT app and FAST channel from Electric Entertainment, is revitalizing classic TV series using Topaz Labs’ Video AI™ technology. The platform is digitally remastering “Conan the Adventurer,” “The Lost World,” and “The Immortal,” exclusively for ElectricNOW. CEO Dean Devlin highlighted Topaz’s restoration tools, which make the series feel as if they were…