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🤯 AI Shocker: Sports Illustrated Writer Revealed as a Bot – Trust in Journalism at Stake!
The Latest AI News
Adam Smith
December 01, 2023
Coming up this week:
- Sports Illustrated Scandal.
- ChatGPT Gives Empathetic Advice.
- The Fake David Attenborough.
- Pika Launches Amazing New Video Tool.
And much more… Learn how these unfolding narratives are shaping The Business of AI.
FEATURED STORY 🔥
Sports Illustrated's AI Writer Scandal Shakes Trust in Journalism
This week Sports Illustrated faced scrutiny for publishing articles under fake bylines, which were later found to be AI-generated.
The investigation revealed that authors like "Drew Ortiz" had no real-life existence, with their profiles and photos sourced from AI-generated headshot websites.
“Drew’s” Sports Illustrated Author Bio
These AI authors produced content that often sounded unnatural, leading to suspicions about their authenticity.
The magazine's publisher, The Arena Group, initially denied the use of AI-generated content, blaming a contractor, AdVon Commerce, for the issue. However, sources familiar with the content creation process contradicted this claim, asserting that both the articles and the authors were AI-generated.
“Drew’s” Image For Sale Generated Via AI
This practice marks a significant departure from Sports Illustrated's past reputation for high-quality sports journalism, raising ethical concerns about media transparency and the use of AI in journalism. The undisclosed AI content not only undermines media ethics but also erodes reader trust, reflecting a broader trend in the publishing industry's experimentation with AI tools, often with questionable outcomes. Read More
We used AI to predict the 2023 John Lewis Christmas Advert… And then we leaked it!
Most Digital PRs are using AI wrong! They’re asking AI to rework their headlines or to write a press release… but that’s old news 🙄
Although data is at the heart of every Reboot campaign, every now and then we like to get creative with our sources.
We used ChatGPT to predict the 2023 John Lewis Christmas advert asking for a title, main characters, structure, setting, story, sentiment, song and tagline based on the progression of the current adverts through the years.
And publications loved it. It was picked up by Huffington Post, Radio Times, Yahoo Sports and more with an average DR of 72!
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TRENDING STORIES 🔥
ChatGPT Excels in Providing Empathetic Advice
A recent study published in "Frontiers in Psychology" reveals that ChatGPT, primarily known for technical guidance, excels in offering social advice, surpassing professional columnists. The advanced GPT-4 model demonstrates enhanced empathy, making it a valuable AI tool. Despite lacking true emotional understanding, users find ChatGPT's advice more balanced and helpful. However, many still prefer human interaction for personal dilemmas.
AI Mimics David Attenborough
Developer Charlie Holtz created an AI clone of David Attenborough using GPT-4 Vision and ElevenLabs voice technology, narrating daily activities humorously. The AI, unauthorizedly mimicking Attenborough's style, describes mundane actions with nature documentary flair. This blend of AI capabilities, while amusing, raises ethical and legal concerns about voice cloning.
Revolutionizing AI Video Generation
Pika Labs has launched Pika 1.0, an AI video generation tool, after a $55 million funding round. This tool, emerging from beta, offers advanced features like Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video conversions, aiming to democratize video production. It's accessible on Discord and web platforms, drawing attention in the tech and crypto communities.
Poll Of The Week 💗
Would You Read AI Generated Content On Sports Illustrated Or Other Publications? |
Last week’s poll results:
Should Sam Altman Have Returned As OpenAI CEO?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yes (3)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 No (3)
Image Of The Week 📷️
Alien: Romulus - the next film in the Alien franchise was announced this week which inspired this prompt (Don’t judge me).
MidJourney Prompt: A scary alien breed that is very aggressive. Half of his face is held together by tape and old string cloth. 21mm lens, depth of field. Light fog. He looks sad. Very realistic.
EYE OPENING NEWS 🧠
Revolutionizing Business Queries with AI
Amazon's AWS launched Amazon Q, an AI assistant enabling businesses to query company-specific data, integrating with AWS services and respecting security parameters for data access.
Radiology with GPT-4's Advanced Capabilities
GPT-4 shows promise in radiology, potentially improving report structuring, disease classification, and generating detailed summaries, as explored in Microsoft's research at EMNLP 2023.
Wrapped 2023: Enhanced with AI and New Features
Spotify Wrapped 2023 introduces new features like AI DJ, Blend, and personalized insights such as 'Me in 2023' and 'Sound Town', offering a more interactive and customized user experience.
US Scrutinizes UAE's AI Powerhouse Over China Links
UAE's AI firm G42, led by CEO Peng Xiao, faces scrutiny over its Chinese ties, as reported by the New York Times, amidst a broader U.S.-China tech rivalry.
Server Market Shifts: Fewer Units, Higher Revenue
Server shipments are expected to drop by 20% in 2023, yet revenue will grow due to the demand for high-performance, AI-optimized servers with increased silicon content.
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FUNDRAISING 🤑
Pika's Rapid Rise in AI Video Editing
AI video editing startup Pika, raised $55 million in funding, launching a user-friendly app aimed at everyday consumers, not professionals, and is now valued over $200 million.
AI21 Labs' Strategic Funding Amidst AI Industry Shifts
Generative AI company AI21 Labs, secured $53 million, extending its Series C funding to $336 million, amidst OpenAI's challenges, aiming to enhance product development and expand its team.
Neuralink's Continued Growth Amid Challenges
Elon Musk's brain implant startup, raised an additional $43 million, bringing its total to $323 million, despite facing scrutiny over workplace culture and animal testing ethics.
Together AI's Major Leap in Open Source AI
Specializing in efficient pre-training of open source foundation models on graphics chips, Together AI announces a substantial $102.5 million Series A funding, led by Kleiner Perkins.
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