Trash Bags, Fake Citations & Billion-Dollar Bets: AI’s Messy Reality Check
Trump blames deepfakes, lawyers get fined, and Anthropic soars to a $183B valuation.
Trump Blames AI for Viral White House Trash Bag Video That Was Confirmed as Real
Luke Broadwater/ New York Times
Donald Trump described a viral video of garbage bags at the White House as "AI fakery." What's the twist? Experts confirmed that the clip was authentic.
Lawyer caught using AI-generated false citations in court case penalised in Australian first
Josh Taylor/ The Guardian
An Australian lawyer was punished for citing false AI-generated case law in court. It is the country's first penalty of this nature, and it serves as a warning against lawful AI misuse.
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Amazon’s Lens Live AI shops for anything you can see
Emma Roth/ The Verge
Amazon has introduced Lens Live, an AI tool that can identify and shop for objects in real time. See it, scan it, and purchase it immediately.
Google Must Share Search Data With Rivals, Judge Rules in Antitrust Case
David McCabe/ New York Times
Google's antitrust remedies were intended to shake up search. Instead, critics claim the modifications are superficial, leaving users with little discernible difference.
What the Fixes for Google’s Search Monopoly Mean for You: It’s a ‘Nothingburger’
Brian X. Chen/ New York Times
Google's antitrust remedies were intended to shake up search. Instead, critics claim the modifications are superficial, leaving users with little discernible difference.
ChatGPT Will Get Parental Controls and New Safety Features, OpenAI Says
Kashmir Hill/ New York Times
OpenAI is introducing parental controls and improved safety features for ChatGPT. The move comes as there is rising concern that teenagers are using AI unsupervised.
Vijaye Raji to become CTO of Applications with acquisition of Statsig
OpenAI
Following the acquisition of Statsig, Microsoft veteran Vijaye Raji will take over as CTO of Applications. The transaction expands its developer toolbox.
Anthropic Raises Its Valuation to $183 Billion in New Funding
Cade Metz/ New York Times
Anthropic, an AI business, has increased its valuation to $183 billion after receiving new funding. The competition for primacy in generative AI shows no signs of diminishing.
Tesla’s new ‘Master Plan’ sounds like AI slop
Andrew J. Hawkins/ The Verge
Tesla's current "Master Plan" is strong on AI buzzwords but short on clarity. Critics argue that it reads more like hype than a genuine roadmap.