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Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, 200 artists say AI poses existential threat to their livelihoods

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, 200 artists say AI poses existential threat to their livelihoods

Over 200 musical artists, including Pearl Jam, Nicki Minaj, and Billie Eilish, have signed an open letter by the Artist Rights Alliance (ARA) calling on AI developers and technology companies to stop using AI to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists. The artists argue that AI poses an existential threat to their art and claim that some companies are using their work without permission to train AI models with the aim of replacing human artists. The ARA urges all AI developers and digital music services to pledge not to develop or deploy AI music-generation technology that undermines or replaces human artistry.

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After spat with TikTok, UMG expands Spotify partnership to include music videos and more

TechCrunch · 1y ago

After spat with TikTok, UMG expands Spotify partnership to include music videos and more

Universal Music Group (UMG) has expanded its deal with Spotify to focus on music discovery and social interaction. The partnership will introduce music videos in the US, allowing users to watch videos instead of just streaming audio. UMG's artists include Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande. Spotify's "Switch to Video" option will enable users to watch videos from the Now Playing Screen, and artists will have promotional and social features to generate excitement for new releases. Further collaborations between the companies are expected. The deal comes as UMG had a public disagreement with TikTok, resulting in the removal of its music catalog from the app.

Rapid AI proliferation is a threat to democracy, experts say

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Rapid AI proliferation is a threat to democracy, experts say

At the Reuters NEXT conference, AI experts expressed concerns about the rapid proliferation of AI, warning that it poses a threat to democracy, job security, and even human existence. The rise of generative AI, which can create realistic but fabricated content, has increased the risk of deepfakes in elections, blurring fact and fiction. Additionally, AI-based decision-making in areas like pricing could lead to discriminatory outcomes. There are also fears that AI could become so powerful that it becomes a threat to humanity, with limited control or understanding of its actions.

AI may be coming for anime but Ghibli's Miyazaki irreplaceable, says son

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

AI may be coming for anime but Ghibli's Miyazaki irreplaceable, says son

Artificial intelligence poses a threat to Japanese anime artists, but Hayao Miyazaki's influence remains irreplaceable, according to his son Goro Miyazaki. While AI technology might produce fully AI-generated films in the future, audiences may still prefer human-created art. The rise in AI-generated images mimicking Studio Ghibli's style sparks copyright debates. Despite AI's potential, it can't replicate the unique depth and emotional resonance found in classics by animators like Miyazaki and Isao Takahata.

Voice actors air their fears about voice-stealing AI

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Voice actors air their fears about voice-stealing AI

Voice artists in India are facing a threat to their profession due to AI voice cloning technology. AI models can create voice clones of known artists by training on their recordings and publicly available audio, leading to concerns of commercial exploitation. The Association of Voice Artists (AVA) is campaigning for policies and guidelines to prevent the misuse of voice deepfaking and to ensure fair compensation for artists. Despite the advancements in AI, voice artists believe that their skills in expressing emotions and delivering nuanced performances cannot be fully replicated by AI.

Should artists be paid for training data? OpenAI VP wouldn't say

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Should artists be paid for training data? OpenAI VP wouldn't say

OpenAI's VP of consumer product, Peter Deng, avoided answering whether artists whose work is used to train generative AI systems like ChatGPT should be compensated. OpenAI argues that using publicly available internet materials for training without compensation falls under fair use. However, artists disagree, and a lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI and other AI vendors. Deng believes that artists should have more involvement in the creation and use of AI tools but is unsure of the specific approach. OpenAI does have licensing agreements and an opt-out tool for artists to remove their work from AI training datasets.

They had thriving lives on X, until Brazil banned it overnight

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

They had thriving lives on X, until Brazil banned it overnight

The recent ban of the social media platform X in Brazil has had a significant impact on individuals and businesses built around the platform. With its unique text-based format and ability to share videos and links, X served as a crucial space for artists, musicians, illustrators, and fan accounts to connect with their audience and promote their work. The sudden shutdown has left many scrambling to find new platforms and start from scratch. It highlights how the digital economy has become heavily concentrated in the hands of a few tech giants and the potential risks this poses to businesses and livelihoods.

There's only a 5% chance of AI making humans extinct, a study featuring 2,700 AI researchers has found

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

There's only a 5% chance of AI making humans extinct, a study featuring 2,700 AI researchers has found

According to a study featuring 2,778 AI researchers, almost 58% of them believe that the threat of AI causing human extinction or other catastrophic outcomes is around 5%. While AI's potential existential risks are recognized by most researchers, they do not consider these outcomes to be very likely. The study was conducted by researchers and academics from various universities worldwide. The debate regarding AI's threat to humanity has been intense, with some experts dismissing larger doomsday scenarios.

Perplexity Launches $20/Month Labs Tool for Pro Users, Eyes $1 Billion Raise at $18 Billion Valuation | DeepNewz VC

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 2m ago

Perplexity Launches $20/Month Labs Tool for Pro Users, Eyes $1 Billion Raise at $18 Billion Valuation | DeepNewz VC

Perplexity recently launched a $20/month Labs tool for Pro users and is eyeing a $1 billion raise at an $18 billion valuation. Tyler Bryden poses questions about Perplexity's standing against Google AI, exploring whether the competition poses a threat to Perplexity in terms of AI search and technology innovation. The discussion highlights key themes such as AI competition, the future of AI, and the broader implications for search engines.

Nuclear Experts Say Mixing AI and Nuclear Weapons Is Inevitable

Wired · 2d ago

Nuclear Experts Say Mixing AI and Nuclear Weapons Is Inevitable

Experts predict the integration of AI with nuclear weapons is inevitable, raising questions about the implications for safety and decision-making. While human control remains essential, the complexities of AI introduce potential vulnerabilities and challenges in interpreting AI-generated data. Concerns include AI's inability to exercise judgment beyond its training data, potentially leading to erroneous decisions. The discourse reflects differing views on AI's role in nuclear strategy and broader existential risks.

Elon Musk warns of ‘woke mind virus’ in AI, says it is an existential threat to humanity

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Elon Musk warns of ‘woke mind virus’ in AI, says it is an existential threat to humanity

Elon Musk has warned that AI systems are being programmed with a "woke mind virus," posing an existential threat to humanity. The term refers to heightened awareness of social issues like racism and sexism, which critics claim have evolved into a "mind virus." Musk highlights this by noting AI systems prioritize avoiding misgendering over preventing global conflict. He argues the phenomenon fosters divisive identity politics, potentially leading AI to extreme solutions, and likens it to a mental civil war.

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