Gen Z’s all a bot getting the job done Fast-tracking it up the corporate ladder is now just a few clicks away, per new data which finds that 82% of youngish hotshots lean on artificial intelligence to do their work. An eye-popping 88% say the use of advanced technology helps them overcome “task paralysis.” It’s an affliction, … Read more
Oh, the Claus are coming out this Christmas — and it’s all thanks to AI. The gift that keeps on giving, artificial intelligence has forever changed the way we shop, sleep, sex and socialize. And now, the transformative technology is changing up Santa’s once-signature look for Christmases to come. Kids no longer need to sit on a … Read more
Coca-Cola has issued a statement after copping huge backlash for creating an AI-generated Christmas commercial that fans labelled “disastrous.” Paying homage to the iconic drink’s 1995 “Holidays Are Coming” campaign, the new 15-second advert depicts a fleet of cherry red trucks driving down a snowy road to deliver ice-cold bottles of Coke to customers in … Read more
Everybody needs some botty. And when there aren’t any warm bodies in the room, folks over 50 are turning to chatbots for companionship — so says a recent survey on seniors and sophisticated technology. “Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way we live, and its impact on seniors is no exception,” wrote the authors of an … Read more
Is this the start of the robo revolution? A troupe of AI-powered robots was allegedly convinced to quit their jobs and go “home” by another bot in a shocking viral video posted to YouTube this month, although the incident reportedly occurred in August. The eerie CCTV footage of a showroom located in Shanghai captured the … Read more
They’re modeling a scary concept. A big fashion brand using digitally made models for its clothing advertisements has recently begun facing backlash for the industry-altering practice — just as it launched another AI campaign targeting teens. For Mango, already seeing its highest revenues in 40 years, the addition of AI models last summer is “about … Read more
He was a soldier of misfortune. As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, so do the scams utilizing it. A UK woman who fell for a “US army colonel” she met on Tinder discovered later that he was a romance scammer after he swindled her out of over $20,000 by deploying hyperrealistic AI videos. “I’ve never … Read more
It’s a Christmas miracle — children can now receive phone calls from Santa Claus himself this holiday season. While kids of yesteryear could only imagine a conversation with St. Nick, artificial intelligence is changing the way that youngsters now experience the festive season. Children can now pen wishlists to send to the North Pole, before … Read more
AI is coming to town this holiday season — and soda lovers aren’t feeling festive about it. Coca-Cola is receiving backlash online after creating an AI-generated Christmas commercial, which has been slammed as a “creepy dystopian nightmare.” Paying homage to Coca-Cola’s 1995 “Holidays Are Coming” campaign, the new, 15-second advert depicts a fleet of cherry red … Read more
Hugh Grant’s new film, “Heretic,” has an unexpected announcement about artificial intelligence in the final credits. Variety reported there is a message that says, “No generative AI was used in the making of this film.” The film’s directors, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, made their feelings about the technology clear in comments with the outlet. “We have … Read more
Sold! The first art piece painted by humanoid robot — which was expected to fetch up to $180,000 — shocked the crowd when it sold for a whopping $1.08 million. Sotheby’s, the famed auction house, sold the painting in New York on Thursday after 27 bids were placed on the work. First art piece painted … Read more
Let this sink in. Artificial intelligence has been deemed a threat to multiple industries, and now, tattoo experts are saying it’s already left a scar on their industry. Several designers have copped to using AI software to create elaborate mock-up designs to be etched on humans — a task that used to be part of … Read more
Looks like we’ve got some bad apples. iPhone users are creating inappropriate emojis using Apple’s new Genmoji feature. The generative AI emoji tool allows iPhone users to generate custom emojis using simple text prompts. Genmoji — a generative AI emoji — allows iPhone users to generate custom emojis using simple text prompts. Apple However, since … Read more
AI can do a lot, but it won’t automate your career. OpenAI’s ChatGPT has the ability to whip up a resume or cover letter in less than five minutes based on the information you feed it. But beware — recruiters can tell. “Easily 25% of apps appear to be AI-generated,” Bonnie Dilber, a recruiting manager … Read more
Meet the faces of the future. Add fashion model to the list of jobs threatened by the rise of artificial intelligence, as labels rush to employ the disruptive and controversial technology in their glossy ads — a move that appears to have at least one major brand reaping record profits. Fast fashion retailer Mango became one … Read more
Paging Dr. Bot. In a new study, researchers at the University of Kansas’ Life Span Institute revealed that parents trust artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, more than healthcare professionals. “Participants found minimal distinctions between vignettes written by experts and those generated by prompt-engineered ChatGPT,” says Calissa Leslie-Miller, a doctoral student in clinical child psychology at the … Read more
As workers worry that they could lose their jobs to AI in the future, some experts claim it’s already happening. Instead of letting their employees “quiet quit,” employers are “silent firing,” or making the roles so hard that workers quit and, subsequently, are replaced by artificial intelligence. George Kailas, the CEO of Prospero.Ai and Fast … Read more
Bald-faced liars are more likely to be adulterers as well. Are you a bald man with a big nose in your 40s? You’re more likely to cheat on your partner, according to an AI-generated profile of what a typical philanderer looks like. “We’ve shed light on the physical traits associated with those prone to cheating,” … Read more
Parents are prioritizing storytelling and creativity activities with their children to prepare them for the future, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 parents of a Gen Alpha child examined early childhood development and how it’s impacted by playtime and creative storytelling. Along with that, it also looked at how parents believe artificial … Read more
If it looks too delicious to be true — it probably is. Ethos’ social media overflows with exquisite images of aesthetically pleasing, ‘gram-worthy dishes, from mouth-watering chicken wing bouquets and delectable honeycomb donuts to intricate croissant creations shaped like dinosaurs and the internet-beloved Moo Deng. But the seemingly popular Austin, Texas eatery, which boasts nearly 75,000 … Read more