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Monsters, asteroids, vampires: AI conspiracies flood TikTok
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
TikTok users are spreading bizarre conspiracy theories about the end of the world, including claims about mythical monsters and killer asteroids. These viral videos, often accompanied by AI-generated voices, gain millions of views and are an attempt to monetize content on the platform. While TikTok claims to remove harmful misinformation and prohibits conspiracy theories from earning money, there are concerns about the influence of AI-generated content and the spread of misinformation. The app's fate in the United States hangs in the balance as lawmakers consider banning it due to national security concerns.
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TikTok's Campaign to Stop U.S. Ban 'Backfires,' Enraging Congress
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
TikTok has sent a push notification to its users in the United States, urging them to call their local representative to protest against a potential ban on the app. The bipartisan bill gaining traction in Congress aims to ban TikTok unless its parent company, China-based ByteDance, relinquishes control. While TikTok's move initially generated a flood of phone calls to congressional offices, it ultimately angered lawmakers, who unanimously advanced the bill in a vote. The bill will now proceed to the House floor for further voting.
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'Livestream' shopping thwarts some high-tech tools to stop fake merch
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Livestream shopping is growing in the US, but the technology to combat counterfeit goods has not kept up, allowing fake goods to flood the market. Livestream shopping has gained popularity in China and is now being adopted by e-commerce sites in the US. However, copyright violations in live video are difficult to track, making it challenging to enforce infringement. While companies like TikTok and Amazon claim to have advanced technology in place to prevent the sale of fakes, lawyers and software firms still face challenges in detecting and removing counterfeits in live video.
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An AI video tool just launched, and it’s already copying Disney’s IP
The Verge
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16d ago
Medial
AI startup Luma's video tool, Dream Machine, stirred controversy by featuring characters resembling Disney's Monsters, Inc. in its Monster Camp trailer. Questions arose about whether the AI was trained on copyrighted material. CEO Amit Jain clarified it was a user-uploaded image, not independently generated, that led to the likeness. Luma's lack of transparency in how AI is trained and moderated raised concerns about potential plagiarism in AI-generated content. Disney hasn't publicly commented.
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Runway’s latest AI video generator brings giant cotton candy monsters to life
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
Runway, an AI company, has introduced its new AI video synthesis model, Gen-3 Alpha. The model generates high-definition videos from text inputs, ranging from realistic humans to surrealistic monsters. Compared to its previous model, Gen-3 Alpha can create longer and more coherent video segments. However, it lacks the ability to generate audio and relies on high-quality training material for consistent results. Runway is focusing on improving visual fidelity and plans to integrate Gen-3 into its AI editing tools. Gen-3 Alpha is part of Runway's larger vision of developing "General World Models," AI systems that simulate future events within environments.
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Universal Music Group reaches new licensing agreement with TikTok
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Universal Music Group and TikTok have reached a new licensing agreement that will bring back the label's songs and artists to the social media platform. TikTok removed Universal's content in January after their licensing deal expired. The agreement includes royalty payments to artists and songwriters, protections from artificial intelligence (AI), and online safety for TikTok users. TikTok is a valuable marketing tool for the music industry, with 16- to 19-year-olds in the US commonly discovering music through the platform. Universal claimed that artists and songwriters are paid significantly less on TikTok compared to other social media platforms like YouTube. Taylor Swift allowed some of her songs to be available on TikTok as part of the negotiation process. Concerns over AI-generated music and TikTok's future in the US are also mentioned in the article.
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Here comes the AI sponcon
The Verge
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1m ago
Medial
TikTok is enhancing its AI ads platform, Symphony, enabling brands to create AI-generated influencer content that mimics human creators. Advertisers can generate videos with virtual avatars demonstrating products, like trying on clothes. This tool aims to automate processes and reduce costs, as AI avatars don't require contracts or specific rates. While there are concerns about AI replacing human influencers, TikTok assures that content will be labeled as AI-generated and undergo safety reviews.
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Perplexity AI submits bid to merge with TikTok
TechCrunch
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6m ago
Medial
Perplexity AI has submitted a bid to merge with TikTok US amid potential bans in the US, suggesting a new entity with TikTok US and new equity partners. ByteDance investors could retain their equity. The potential law could force ByteDance to sell or face a ban by January 19. President Trump may grant a 90-day extension, but TikTok might face shutdown without Biden administration assurances. ByteDance insists it won't sell TikTok despite multiple buyer interests.
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Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Taylor Swift's music has returned to TikTok after being removed alongside other Universal Music Group (UMG) artists a few months ago. UMG and TikTok had failed to renew their licensing deal, causing a dispute over payment and the use of AI-generated content. The return of Swift's music suggests she may have struck a separate deal with TikTok. TikTok is a significant platform for music discovery, showcasing both indie and established artists. Despite its influence, artists have reported low royalty payments from the platform. TikTok has become a vital community for Taylor Swift fans to share content and engage with the artist.
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Here comes the AI sponcon
The Verge
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1m ago
Medial
TikTok is introducing AI-generated influencer content through its Symphony ads platform. Brands can now create videos featuring virtual avatars showcasing products, mimicking human influencer styles. This approach automates content creation, reduces advertising costs, and expands influencer marketing with attributes like language dubbing. While AI advances provide cost benefits for advertisers, there's potential competition for human influencers, as AI-generated content could diminish rates and replace traditional influencer roles. TikTok plans to label AI-generated content appropriately.
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TikTok will let you use an AI prompt to turn a photo into a video
The Verge
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2m ago
Medial
TikTok has introduced "AI Alive," an AI-powered tool that enables users to convert photos into videos using a descriptive prompt. Accessible from TikTok’s Story Camera, it uses intelligent editing tools to animate static images with effects. The process takes a few minutes, and results in short videos. TikTok ensures safety by reviewing user inputs and labeling videos as AI-generated. However, limitations in style transformation exist, such as failing an anime-style request.
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