'A social problem': Growing trend of AI deepfakes and misinformation spurs fears as technology advances
With election day just a week away, the lines between real and fake continue to be blurred on social media thanks to AI-generated content. It's a problem that is only going to get worse, experts and lawmakers say.
AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate
Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media.
YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
Tom Hanks issues warning about AI ads for 'wonder drugs': 'Do not be swindled''
Tom Hanks' name, likeness and voice are allegedly being used to promote 'miracle cures.'
First nail painting robot comes to Michigan
Clockwork has several nail painting robots hitting the market, including the first in Michigan. - Ronia Shamona reporting
Fake Bloomfield Hills Target shooting gains traction on TikTok; police debunk story
A post on TikTok claiming that there was a shooting at a Bloomfield Hills Target store over a handicapped parking space is fake. It's just the latest made-up story gaining traction in Metro Detroit.
Driverless Waymo gets pulled over by police and it's captured on body cam
This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.
Major record labels sue AI companies for copyright infringement
Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.
McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
Michigan GOP congressional candidate posts deepfake of MLK Jr. endorsing him
A Michigan Republican running for Congress is facing backlash after posting a video using the voice of Martin Luther King Jr. endorsing him. The video posted to Anthony Hudson's TikTok last week includes a photo of the candidate for Michigan's 8th District in Flint, along with deepfake audio from the late civil rights leader.
'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
iOS 18: How Apple Intelligence will shape your iPhone, iPad
Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.
Apple enters AI race with ambitions to overtake the early leaders
Apple jumped into the race to bring generative artificial intelligence to the masses during its World Wide Developers Conference Monday, previewing an onslaught of features designed to soup up the iPhone and other popular products with technology already available on rival devices.
Metro Detroit dealerships using Artificial Intelligence to scan vehicles for damage, trackers
The tech was originally made to detect bombs and explosive threats. Now, it'll find dents on your car and tracking devices hidden underneath.
Livonia prom revenge murder story is fake news, police say
A TikTok claiming that a man named Douglass Barnes murdered a girl named Samantha McCaffery at a prom at Livonia High School in Michigan is fake AI-generated news.
How AI can help (and hurt) climate change
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more
One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.
OpenAI, News Corp. sign multi-year content deal
ChatGPT creator OpenAI has inked a multi-year deal with News Corp. to utilize the global media firm's content in its generative artificial intelligence products.
OpenAI accused of mimicking Scarlett Johansson, tech company pauses ChatGPT voice
Is that "Her?" Scarlett Johansson was "angered and in disbelief" by OpenAI over its ChatGPT app's voice, Sky, noting it uses a voice very similar to hers.
Self-driving cars could lead to a fourth, white traffic signal — or no signals at all
The advent of self-driving cars could bring significant changes to traffic laws, including the addition of a fourth, white traffic signal indicating autonomous vehicle control, or potentially eliminating traffic signals altogether, according to researchers and pilot programs testing these concepts.