New Nvidia model could bolster severe weather forecasts

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Trump Shares AI deepfakes of Swift, Harris, and Musk to boost campaign

Trump shares AI-generated deepfakes of Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, and Elon Musk to boost his campaign, contributing to election disinformation. The images falsely show Swift endorsing Trump and Harris leading a communist rally. Concerns grow over AI's role in spreading misinformation ahead of the 2024 election. Read more

Washington Post unveils AI tool to analyze large data sets for journalism

The Washington Post introduced "Haystacker," an AI tool designed to help journalists sift through massive data sets, including video, photo, and text, to uncover newsworthy trends. Developed in-house, Haystacker was first used in a report analyzing over 700 political ads. The tool can also quickly summarize lengthy videos, aiding time-strapped journalists. This marks the third AI tool launched by the Post in recent months as it continues to innovate in news technology. Read more

Nvidia's new AI model enhances severe weather forecasting accuracy

Nvidia Research has unveiled "StormCast," an AI model that significantly improves short-range weather forecasting, especially for extreme events like flash floods and tornadoes. This model, operating at the mesoscale level, offers quicker and more accurate predictions than traditional methods, potentially saving lives and property. Nvidia is collaborating with The Weather Company and Colorado State University to further test the model's capabilities. Read more

Bernard Arnault’s family office invests in multiple AI startups

Bernard Arnault, LVMH founder and the world's fourth-richest person, has made significant AI investments through his family office, Aglaé Ventures, in 2024. The office invested in five AI startups, including companies in France, the U.S., and Canada. Arnault's long history of tech investments includes early stakes in Netflix, Spotify, and Airbnb. Read more

Procreate's anti-AI stance wins praise from digital creatives

Procreate, the popular iPad illustration app, has pledged not to introduce generative AI tools, earning widespread praise from digital artists. CEO James Cuda expressed concerns about AI's impact on the creative industry, emphasizing the app's commitment to artists. This decision contrasts with other companies like Adobe, which have faced backlash for integrating AI. Procreate’s stance, along with its user-friendly pricing model, has solidified its positive reputation among creatives. Read more