Researchers say sperm whales have a complex communication system, an example of how new technology is opening up the mysterious world of animal language.
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Katy Perry’s own mom fell for her Met Gala AI photo. Do you know what to look for?
Katy Perry and Rihanna weren’t at the Met Gala on Monday night, despite the viral AI-generated photos showing them on the red carpet. Here are some tips for recognizing and investigating deep fakes.
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Decade-old report warned of Washington Bridge issues, envisioning the future of RIPTA, and more
An investigation by the Providence Journal this week revealed that the Washington Bridge has had structural problems for years – and that the state knew about it as long ago as 2014. Providence Journal reporter Patrick Anderson joins us to talk about what he found. Also, RIPTA is in need of a new leader now that CEO Scott Avedisian has stepped down. We hear from transit advocates about their vision for the agency, and who they’d like to see take the helm. And while many artists are concerned about the growing threat of artificial intelligence, Griffin Smith is teaching students at RISD how to work with AI and not run from it. That and more on this week’s show.
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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 19, 2024
School vacation week made for some swift journeys across the Washington Bridge. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** STORY OF THE WEEK: As the […]
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As AI evolves, what role will the technology play in the world of art and design?
Rhode Island School of Design lecturer and digital artist Griffin Smith says that fine artists like painters and sculptors will be able to adapt to a world with AI-generated art – but it could eliminate a “middle class’ of designers and some freelance artists.
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The government announced winners of a contest to tell real voices from deepfake audio
Four organizations won a FTC contest for their tools that help tell real audio clips from deepfakes. The winners’ approaches illuminate challenges AI audio deepfakes pose.
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Gun violence killed them. Now, their voices will lobby Congress to do more using AI
On the 6th anniversary of the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., gun control advocates experiment with AI-generated audio messages of recreated voices of victims of gun violence pleading for change.
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Dating habits are changing — again. Here are 3 trends and tips for navigating them
Technology, burnout and generational differences are creating new habits in the dating scene. Two dating coaches share advice on how to navigate them.
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AI fakes raise election risks as lawmakers and tech companies scramble to catch up
As AI-generated deepfakes are being used to spread false information in elections in the U.S. and around the world, policymakers, tech platforms and governments are trying to catch up.