A recent scam involving AI-generated fake videos featuring the YouTube CEO has been exposed. Content creators are urged to be vigilant and aware of this emerging threat.

Former US President Donald Trump recently posted an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform that has sparked widespread attention. The video purports to depict a future Gaza Strip under Trump's rule, presenting a fantastical and striking vision. It begins with a war-torn Gaza, showing shadowy figures in military gear wandering through rubble and children running amidst the chaos. However, this grim scene quickly transitions to vibrant imagery depicting a fictional, utopian Gaza.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, AI tools have become increasingly popular among college students for completing reports and essays. According to CCTV News, some university teachers and experts have reported cases of academic misconduct, including fabricating research data, editing experimental images, and substituting original designs. A notice in a university assignment group drew widespread attention, stating that students submitting AI-generated essays would receive a failing grade.

According to Changjiang Daily, the court in Wuhan's East Lake High-tech Zone heard a notable copyright dispute case, becoming the first case in Wuhan involving copyright protection for AI-generated images. The key point of the case was that Wang, the creator of AI-generated content, successfully upheld his copyright and received 4,000 yuan in economic compensation. The incident began when Wang published a note on the Xiaohongshu platform about his image works created using a 'certain AI' app. According to statistics, this note garnered widespread attention.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the application of AI-generated texts, images, and videos has matured across various fields. However, this has also been accompanied by a trust crisis, as the spread of misinformation poses a potential threat to society. To address this challenge, Tencent recently launched a brand new AI generated content detection tool aimed at 'countering fake AI' through AI technology. Developed by Tencent's Zhuque Laboratory, the tool consists of two systems: AI-generated text detection and AI-generated image detection.

Recently, UK-based AI video generation company Synthesia announced the completion of a $180 million Series D funding round. Since its establishment in 2017, Synthesia has become a leader in the industry, serving over half of the Fortune 100 companies and producing millions of minutes of AI-generated video content each month. The company is dedicated to helping businesses efficiently create videos and virtual avatars to enhance their communication effectiveness and content dissemination capabilities. With this funding, Synthesia plans to further develop.

Social media giant Meta is brewing a significant transformation. According to the Financial Times, Meta's Vice President of Products, Conor Hayes, revealed that the company is actively developing an AI-generated character system that will play a crucial role on social platforms like Facebook in the future. Since launching its AI character creation tool in July last year, Meta has successfully incubated hundreds of thousands of AI characters. Although these virtual characters are currently in a private state, they will gradually make their way to the forefront of social platforms. According to Hayes, these AI characters will...

Recently, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) filed a complaint against the American tech giant Apple, citing that a new product launched by Apple inaccurately generated and spread fake news related to the BBC. The product, named 'Apple Intelligence', went live in the UK and used artificial intelligence technology to aggregate notifications from multiple information sources to push information to users. However, among these push notifications, there was a report about New York shooter Luigi Mangion.

At the intersection of women's rights and product quality, an AI-generated song titled 'Sanitary Napkin Song' has recently sparked heated discussions on social media. Xiaohongshu blogger 'Women Speak Women' presents powerful lyrics that vividly portray the awkwardness and inconveniences faced by women in daily life. This song digitally encapsulates the arduous journey women endure during their menstrual period: over the course of approximately 40 years, women use around 15,000 sanitary napkins for about 2,400 days, costing a significant amount while the quality remains concerning, as straightforwardly highlighted in the lyrics.

With Trump's election as President of the United States, his administration is expected to attempt to ease regulations on self-driving cars, a news that caused Tesla's stock price to rise by over 5% on Monday. Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has been actively promoting the launch of its 'Robot Taxi' service, aimed at competing with rivals like Waymo, a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet. The market is optimistic about the Trump administration's intentions to lower the regulatory barriers for self-driving cars, resulting in excited investors buying Tesla shares.

Recently, The Wall Street Journal has been conducting a new experiment by introducing AI-generated article summaries that appear at the top of news reports in the form of 'key points.' The first test of this feature appeared in a report about Trump's Department of Education plans. To validate the effectiveness of this new feature, The Wall Street Journal has opened feedback channels to understand users' actual needs. The content of these 'key point' summaries is generated by AI tools and edited before publication. The summary box clearly indicates this.

Meta (formerly Facebook) recently released its third quarter financial report for 2023. While the core business performed well, the hefty losses in the Metaverse division raised concerns among investors, causing the company's stock to drop over 3% in after-hours trading. This report highlights Meta's complex growth dilemma. Data shows that, as of September 30, Meta's third quarter revenue reached $40.6 billion, a 19% increase year-over-year, exceeding market expectations of $40.3 billion. However, the Metaverse business, Reality Labs, reported significant losses.

An unexpected 'collaboration dream' has sparked heated discussions on social media. Recently, Xiaohongshu blogger 'Little Cream Heart' garnered nearly 10,000 likes with a series of AI-generated images of Jellycat and Hermès dolls, successfully creating a sweet 'blunder' on the platform. In these images, the classic Hermès bag shape perfectly merges with Jellycat's signature plush texture and adorable smile, captivating many netizens. However, when the truth emerged that these enchanting dolls were actually the creation of AI, netizens' reactions were...

Recently, Rony Abovitz, the founder of Magic Leap, has once again captured public attention with his new company SynthBee, which has just completed a $20 million funding round. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the same place where Magic Leap rose to fame and sparked excitement around mixed reality computing, this funding aims primarily to expand the team and advance its unique computational intelligence platform. Image credit: Photo by AI generation.

Recently, a research team from Princeton University released an intriguing report indicating that as of August 2024, approximately 4.36% of new articles on Wikipedia contain significant AI-generated content. This study was conducted by scholars Creston Brooks, Samuel Eggert, and Denis Peskoff, who used tools named GPTZero and Binoculars to detect this AI-generated content.

DataBank, a data center developer based in the United States, has successfully raised nearly AUD 3 billion (approximately USD 2.01 billion) to build three new data center facilities in the United States. The lead investor in this round of financing is AustralianSuper, the largest superannuation fund in Australia. Image source note: Photo generated by AI, image licensed by Midjourney. AustralianSuper stated on Wednesday that it has invested in DataBank's financing plan.

Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) imposed a hefty fine of $6 million on Democratic operative Steve Kramer. The incident stemmed from a series of calls made during the New Hampshire primary, which used an AI-generated voice mimicking President Biden, misleadingly persuading voters not to cast their ballots, claiming they could leave their votes until November. This action has sparked widespread public concern.

Recently, reports about internal documents from OpenAI have garnered attention. These documents reveal that OpenAI plans to double the price of ChatGPT in the next five years, increasing from the current $20 per month to $44. At the same time, they are anticipating significant revenue growth, with a target of achieving $100 billion in revenue by 2029. Image Source Note: The image is AI-generated, and the image is licensed by Midjourney. According to The New York Times, OpenAI's revenue has increased significantly over the past year.

Recently, Meta began testing a new feature that will insert AI-generated content into Facebook and Instagram feeds based on users' interests and current trends. Meta states that these AI-generated images will be tailored to each user's preferences. Users can click on suggested prompts to guide the content in new directions. Interestingly, users can simply swipe the screen to have AI create more personalized content in real-time. As Meta pushes forward...