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Jess Weatherbed

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    Those explicit AI-generated Taylor Swift images, unsurprisingly, came from 4Chan.

    Bloomberg reports that users on the forum have been competing to find ways to bypass keyword filters on AI image-generation tools that prevent sexually explicit materials from being produced. The images moved from 4Chan to Telegram to X where they found viral attention.

    Research from social network analysis company Graphika found that Swift isn’t even the community’s most frequently targeted victim, which range from global celebrities to school children.

    Taylor Swift Deepfakes Originated From AI Challenge, Report Says

    [Bloomberg]

    Paris votes to crack down on SUVsParis votes to crack down on SUVs
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    EU member states have unanimously approved its AI Act rulebook.

    Ambassadors from all 27 countries within the bloc have now endorsed the AI Act text following months of negotiations over how artificial intelligence should be regulated.

    However, some hurdles and potential for further lobbying still remain before it comes into force — Euractiv reports that the IMCO Committee is expected to adopt the rules on February 13th, followed by a plenary vote scheduled for April 10-11th.

    Adobe brings Lightroom and Firefly AI to the Apple Vision ProAdobe brings Lightroom and Firefly AI to the Apple Vision Pro
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    This Vision Pro app breaks down communication barriers.

    Navi makes use of the headset’s floating app windows by allowing you to transcribe and translate conversations in real time, viewing the subtitles beside whoever you’re speaking to.

    The translation feature works with iOS devices that must also be running Navi, and requires both users conversing to have an active subscription to the app which starts from $3.99 per week.

    Check out this demo of a Dutch-language translation:

    Comcast is dropping its misleading Xfinity 10G network brandingComcast is dropping its misleading Xfinity 10G network branding
    TikTok loses Taylor Swift, Drake, and other major Universal Music artistsTikTok loses Taylor Swift, Drake, and other major Universal Music artists
    A tough break for rugged phone fans as key manufacturer shuts downA tough break for rugged phone fans as key manufacturer shuts down
    TikTok is set to lose some major musical artists over AI and pay disputeTikTok is set to lose some major musical artists over AI and pay dispute
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    RIP Adobe XD.

    According to Bloomberg, Adobe won’t be reviving its XD software that was effectively killed during the company’s failed attempt to acquire Figma’s similar set of product design tools. Adobe says it’s open to finding new product design partners and has “no plans to further invest” in XD, though support for existing users is still available.

    Adobe doesn’t say, but it could develop new software entirely, like the unnamed whiteboarding project it previously canceled.

    Adobe (ADBE) Ends XD Effort After Figma Deal Fell Apart

    [Bloomberg]

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