Wrote One last time about the Kate Middleton fiasco. How the internet is made up of people, yet its architecture obscures this basic truth. We’re all just fodder for somebody else’s engagement online (gift link in next post)
CULTURE
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Revolutionary Movements Inside Technology and AI Systems
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It can also happen as a revolutionary movement from inside
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AI-Generated Images Used in Facebook Spam and Scams
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Are you noticing more viral, bizarre photos on Facebook? AI-generated images are now being incorporated into spam and scams since the technology became available. A new preprint paper from HAI affiliate Renee DiResta (
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Tennessee ELVIS Act Protects Artists from Non-Consensual AI Resurrection
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ELVIS has risen – as the 'Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act' of Tennessee 2024. It protects living and dead artists from being resurrected as non-consensual AI characters. Great overview from Jennifer Rothman https://
rightofpublicityroadmap.com/news_commentar
y/tennessee-legislature-sends-right-of-publicity-bill-to-governors-desk/
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Building Psychological Safety for AI Adoption in Teams
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For managers who want to encourage AI use in their teams, psychological safety is a good guide:
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Second Annual AI Film Festival Coming to Los Angeles and New York
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The second annual AI Film Festival is coming to Los Angeles on May 1st. And New York on May 9th.
— Runway (@runwayml) 22 mars 2024
Seats are limited, request to attend at https://t.co/Vljy8QdUAR pic.twitter.com/qB3dGlxTSMThe second annual AI Film Festival is coming to Los Angeles on May 1st. And New York on May 9th. Seats are limited, request to attend at http://
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Women Shaping Tech: Diversity, Leadership, and Innovation
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Celebrating women who've shaped our world with courage, intelligence, and compassion. From environmentalists to leaders, their contributions highlight the power of diversity and mutual support. MathWorks is dedicated to uplifting women every day. #WomensHistoryMonth
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1879 Technology Singularity: Three Inventions Changed Everything
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A Singularity of a sort happened in the fall of 1879. In a three week span in 3 countries, Edison invented the incandescent light, Benz the first practical combustion engine, and Hughes the first wireless radio transmitter. The world thus created couldn’t have been predicted.
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Book tour highlights: connecting with students and fresh perspectives
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Meeting students is my favorite part of the book tour- lots of great energy and ideas.