The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer has endorsed legislation that aims to prevent the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in nuclear weapons. Kai Bird, co-author of “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” recently discussed the intersection of nuclear war and AI with Senator Ed Markey from Massachusetts. Senator…
Robot and young woman face to face. getty Here’s the irony of technology. The greater our capability to unite humanity, the greater our capability to create chaos. And not only do we prove that axiom every day, but we’ve done so with every invention and discovery we’ve ever made – from stone tools through social…
Hollywood is at a standstill. Its screenwriters have been on strike since May. Now, in mid-July, actors joined them on the picket lines. They’ve walked off sets, left film premieres and canceled promotional interviews. The effects of the Hollywood strike are being felt internationally. In a business still absorbing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major point of contention in labor disputes within Hollywood. While traditional issues such as pay, benefits, and job protections are still at the forefront, the presence of AI technology has complicated negotiations and brought about both optimistic and pessimistic views. Here is a breakdown of what the unions and…
Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash In the not-so-distant past, artificial intelligence (AI) was a distant dream confined to the realms of science fiction. Today, it is a rapidly evolving reality, revolutionizing industries, enhancing our lives, and reshaping the world as we know it. AI has become the driving force behind a technological revolution,…
When Justin Harrison suffered a nasty bout of strep throat two weeks ago, he said he received a barrage of text messages from his mom urging him to take better care of himself — even though his mom is dead. Harrison, who founded an AI company called You, Only Virtual in 2020 that creates chatbots…
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming an integral tool in various industries. But have you ever thought about how it can reshape construction? Regardless of the type of business, proprietors are always seeking strategies for operations improvement and efficiency enhancement. And with construction, the use cases are intriguing. One could understandably presume that the methods for…
Aw, gee! The technology driving artificial intelligence sure is swell, but it could never capture the essence of Mickey Mouse, according to the man who voices Disney’s mascot. As part of Disney’s upcoming 100th anniversary celebration, AFP spoke with animators, archivists and Mickey voice actor Bret Iwan about the company’s past and future, including the…
