As we grapple with the impacts of AI, my hope is the book gives us the language to engage – to see AI's benefits, yes, but also its many weaknesses and limitations. And to speak up, when necessary, in defence of our dignity as human beings. Out today!
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CODE DEPENDENT: Global AI Impact Through On-Ground Reportage
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It's (US) publication day for CODE DEPENDENT! Why read this book about AI? Because it's not a "big ideas" book. It's an on the ground work of reportage, taking you to 9 countries from Argentina to Kenya & India, that reveals how AI touches real people, like you or me.
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AI’s Real Impact: Stories from Marginalized Communities
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The future of reliable gadget design and user experience
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I hope to someday live in a world where, if a gadget malfunctions, no one advises, “zaraa off-on kar ke dekho”
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Elsevier Wins 2024 Best Leadership Teams Award
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Elsevier ranked No. 1 for the 2024 Best Leadership Teams award! Highlights our Executive Team's and others' hard work and dedication to building a great culture. https://
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Generative AI Redefining Sex and Intimacy Ethics
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Sex and Intimacy In The Generative AI Era Discover how generative AI is redefining sex and intimacy, from AI-powered chatbots to sex robots with personalities, and explore the ethical considerations this tech revolution brings. https://
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AI Video Models Transform Artistic Expression at Film Festival
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with a new mind-blowing video model dropping every week (from Runway Luma AI OpenAI Google DeepMind…) it's time to take a deeper look at what artist could make with them
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i'll be a judge at the AI Film Festival in Amsterdam this Friday and some of the submissions I saw are… https://t.co/fzjB8BBqnkwith a new mind-blowing video model dropping every week (from Runway Luma AI OpenAI Google DeepMind…) it's time to take a deeper look at what artist could make with them i'll be a judge at the AI Film Festival in Amsterdam this Friday and some of the submissions I saw are
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When Someone Asks a Question: Did You Ask Bing First?
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Us when someone asks a question: “Did you ask Bing first?”
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Tubi CEO discusses streaming, video, and GenAI on Decoder podcast
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Back for round 2! Thoroughly enjoyed my convo with @reckless, editor-in-chief of @verge on his Decoder pod. Listen as we discuss all things video, Hollywood, GenAI and Tubi’s take on the F-word in streaming (aka flywheel) 🔄 theverge.com/24178580/tubi-c…
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Google Docs AI Struggles with Technical Terminology Recognition
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The fact that Google Docs tries to correct me every time I write "compute" really tells you something about where Google is wrt AI smh…