AI in Hollywood: Slow Adoption and Ethical Debates
AI in Hollywood: Slow Adoption and Ethical Debates
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AI's role in Hollywood has evolved slowly, with limited impact on creative control. Filmmakers find AI tools useful but imperfect, helping with idea generation but lacking precision. Ethical concerns are rising, especially around digitally recreating actors and job impacts. While AI supports creative work, industry voices stress that authentic artistry remains rooted in human performance.
Intel Posts Record $16.6 Billion Quarterly Loss Amid Restructuring Efforts
Intel Posts Record $16.6 Billion Quarterly Loss Amid Restructuring Efforts
Intel reported a $16.6 billion loss for Q3, its largest ever, mainly due to $15.9 billion in write-downs and restructuring costs, including a $2.8 billion charge for workforce reductions. CEO Pat Gelsinger initiated these cuts in response to declining profits and challenges catching up in manufacturing and AI chip markets. While Intel's revenue fell by 6% to $13.3 billion, the results exceeded some expectations, causing a brief stock rally. Intel’s new foundry business remains a financial strain, with analysts questioning its ability to operate independently as the company navigates intense industry competition.
Memphis Community Fights Elon Musk’s Supercomputer Over Pollution and Power Strain Concerns
Memphis Community Fights Elon Musk’s Supercomputer Over Pollution and Power Strain Concerns
Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputer facility in southwest Memphis, with power demands equal to 100,000 homes, is raising alarm among residents who already face pollution from nearby heavy industries. The project’s temporary mobile gas plants, installed as xAI awaits grid approval, add to local air quality issues. Community leaders criticize the lack of transparency and fear further pollution without clear benefits. Local utility and regulatory bodies, including the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), face pressure to prioritize reliable residential power amidst growing tech industry demands. Environmental groups urge the TVA to weigh the community’s health and resilience against industrial energy needs, emphasizing the risks of fossil fuel reliance for AI infrastructure.
Chinese Bots Target Republican Congressional Candidates, Microsoft Reports
Chinese Bots Target Republican Congressional Candidates, Microsoft Reports
Microsoft has identified a network of bots on the platform X, linked to China, targeting Republican candidates in key re-election races in Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. These influence operations, called "Spamouflage," focus on down-ballot races, spreading accusations of corruption against China critics such as Representatives Barry Moore and Michael McCaul and Senator Marsha Blackburn. The campaign, while not highly viral, aims to reduce anti-China sentiment among U.S. legislators.
Former OpenAI Researcher Claims ChatGPT Training Violated Copyright Laws
Former OpenAI Researcher Claims ChatGPT Training Violated Copyright Laws
Suchir Balaji, a former researcher at OpenAI, argues that the company’s methods of using internet data to train ChatGPT violated copyright laws and harmfully impacted online content. While initially believing OpenAI’s data collection was legal, he later became concerned about the ethical and legal implications of using copyrighted material, especially as ChatGPT began competing with original content sources. He contends that AI outputs closely imitate rather than transform input data, a claim that contrasts with OpenAI's stance on fair use. Balaji and others call for updated legal frameworks to address AI’s rapid evolution and its societal impact.
Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag
Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag
Margaret E. Knight, known as “Lady Edison,” revolutionized the paper bag industry in the 19th century by inventing a machine that produced flat-bottomed bags. Born in 1838, Knight demonstrated mechanical talent from a young age and created numerous inventions, despite limited formal education. She defended her patent in a landmark 1871 case against Charles Annan, who argued a woman couldn’t understand such machinery. Though she gained little wealth from her 27 patents, Knight left a lasting impact and was inducted posthumously into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2006.
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