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Jess Weatherbed

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    Illegal ads for AI-powered essay mills are invading social media.

    A recent study by ArXiv has found that ads for AI-supported essay-writing services claiming they can fool anti-cheating software are thriving on TikTok and Meta platforms.

    TikTok said in a statement to Fast Company that it has since removed the ads highlighted in the study, adding that while some AI ads are permitted, it doesn’t “allow ads that are misleading or dishonest.”

    Companies that use AI to help you cheat at school are thriving on TikTok and Meta

    [Fast Company]

    10 years ago, Apple finally convinced us to lock our phones10 years ago, Apple finally convinced us to lock our phones
    Apple’s India-made iPhones to be available at launch for the first timeApple’s India-made iPhones to be available at launch for the first time
    Nokia phone maker HMD is launching its own smartphone brandNokia phone maker HMD is launching its own smartphone brand
    Qualcomm extends iPhone modem deal amid Apple chip delaysQualcomm extends iPhone modem deal amid Apple chip delays
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    Tim Burton says AI-generated art is ‘like a robot taking your humanity.’

    The beloved Beetlejuice filmmaker is the latest artist to speak out against AI image generators after a Buzzfeed article re-imagined famous Disney characters in his iconic style.

    “I can’t describe the feeling it gives you,” he said. “It reminded me of when other cultures say, ‘Don’t take my picture because it is taking away your soul.’”

    An AI-generated image of Sleeping Beauty in Tim Burton’s style.
    Buzzfeed used Midjourney to generate this image of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ in Burton’s recognizably spooky style.
    Image: Lauren Garafano / Midjourney
    Sony launches ‘foster care’ program for its aging robot dogsSony launches ‘foster care’ program for its aging robot dogs
    Procreate’s latest iPad app aims to make animation easier for everyoneProcreate’s latest iPad app aims to make animation easier for everyone
    Gmail might let you send emoji reactions to emails soonGmail might let you send emoji reactions to emails soon
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