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AI Companion ‘Aimee Says’ provides advice, support, and comfort for Domestic Violence Survivors
Read full article: AI Companion ‘Aimee Says’ provides advice, support, and comfort for Domestic Violence SurvivorsSince its launch in January, it’s been helping around 10,000 people each month, including several hundred here in the Houston area.
The rise of deepfakes: navigating misinformation ahead of Election Day
Read full article: The rise of deepfakes: navigating misinformation ahead of Election DayAs we approach Election Day, the threat of misinformation looms larger than ever. Researchers in the field of disinformation are particularly concerned about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology.
Houston Community College offers various programs to help students enter workforce
Read full article: Houston Community College offers various programs to help students enter workforceIn the bustling economic landscape of Texas, Houston Community College (HCC) stands as a pivotal institution, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic job market.
Artificial intelligence and ‘deepfakes’ could spread life threatening misinformation in emergencies
Read full article: Artificial intelligence and ‘deepfakes’ could spread life threatening misinformation in emergenciesWhen a hurricane is eyeing up the Texas Gulf Coast, we all want to know the most up-to-date information every single minute.
Man arrested for using artificial intelligence to undress teen in Montgomery County
Read full article: Man arrested for using artificial intelligence to undress teen in Montgomery CountyInvestigators say Roman Shoffner used an artificial intelligence program on his phone to alter a 17-year-old girl's picture by removing her clothes.
The Latest | Group of Seven summit turns to migration after promising tens of billions to Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest | Group of Seven summit turns to migration after promising tens of billions to UkraineA summit meeting of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations has focused on migration on its second day, seeking ways to combat trafficking and increase investment in countries from where migrants start out on often life-threatening journeys.
False ad depicting Dade Phelan with Nancy Pelosi could inspire new anti-deepfake legislation
Read full article: False ad depicting Dade Phelan with Nancy Pelosi could inspire new anti-deepfake legislationA mailer, paid for by the Jeff Yass-bankrolled Club for Growth Action PAC, falsely depicted Phelan in a hug with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Houston-bound man arrested for using AI to frame high school principal with racist remarks
Read full article: Houston-bound man arrested for using AI to frame high school principal with racist remarksAuthorities had entered a warrant for the athletic director who used the fake audio to frame the principal, but said he was catching a flight to Houston - officials did not suggest he was trying to escape.
Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests
Read full article: Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR testsThe state will save more than $15 million by using technology similar to ChatGPT to give initial scores, reducing the number of human graders needed. The decision caught some educators by surprise.
Texas lawmakers and agency leaders experiment, ponder policies for an AI future
Read full article: Texas lawmakers and agency leaders experiment, ponder policies for an AI futureAgencies like the Texas Department of Transportation are using the technology to react to crashes and prepare invoices. More uses and regulations are coming.
The Vatican's top expert on AI ethics is a friar from a medieval Franciscan order
Read full article: The Vatican's top expert on AI ethics is a friar from a medieval Franciscan orderAs artificial intelligence's impact on society receives more scrutiny, a Franciscan friar who preaches a message of ethics in technology has gained some powerful listeners.
The UN's top tech official discusses AI, bringing the world together and what keeps him up at night
Read full article: The UN's top tech official discusses AI, bringing the world together and what keeps him up at nightThis fall, the United Nations is to convene an advisory group on artificial intelligence.
A.I. parenting? How ChatGPT may help or hurt parents in everyday tasks
Read full article: A.I. parenting? How ChatGPT may help or hurt parents in everyday tasksArtificial Intelligence has become helpful in so many areas -- playing music, turning off lights and helping us drive safer. But what about Parenthood?
Exec tells first UN council meeting that big tech can't be trusted to guarantee AI safety
Read full article: Exec tells first UN council meeting that big tech can't be trusted to guarantee AI safetyAn artificial intelligence company executive told the first U_N_ Security Council meeting on AI’s threats to global peace that the handful of big tech companies leading the race to commercialize AI can’t be trusted to guarantee the safety of systems we don’t yet understand and that are prone to “chaotic or unpredictable behavior.”.
Europe, US urged to investigate the type of AI that powers systems like ChatGPT
Read full article: Europe, US urged to investigate the type of AI that powers systems like ChatGPTEuropean Union consumer protection groups are urging regulators to investigate the type of artificial intelligence underpinning systems like ChatGPT over risks that leave people vulnerable.
Houston Newsmakers: Fort Bend ISD asking for $1.2B, Women of Color Conference hopes to change dismal statistics, and AI ready to take millions of jobs
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: Fort Bend ISD asking for $1.2B, Women of Color Conference hopes to change dismal statistics, and AI ready to take millions of jobsVoters in Fort Bend County will be asked to approve a $1.2 billion bond issue in May. Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Christie Whitbeck, Ph.D. says there is much to be done that parents and residents need to know about.