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Will fashion remain expressive with AI in the mix?
AI is increasingly being used in one of the most creative industries on the planet.
Deepfakes and distrust: the rise of AI in filmmaking
Studios are beginning to embrace AI in production, but does this jeopardise the art of filmmaking? And will audiences ever truly accept the technology?
AI actors are set to redefine and divide the film industry
Talent agencies are lining up to represent an AI actor.
Edge-state electronics could solve the data centre heat problem
Energy loss in electronic systems remains one of the most persistent challenges in modern technology.
OpenAI’s Sora 2 sparks concern over video generation and consent
OpenAI’s Sora 2 is facing pressure after deepfakes emerge
How technology companies ship surveillance AI to fragile states
Authoritarian regimes and their corporate partners present AI surveillance and data harvesting as benign “public safety” and “smart city” upgrades. This framing masks the true intent of using the technology to control, exclude, and repress populations.
Stealing TikTok and selling national security
Instead of foreign control of TikTok, the US will get control by wealthy insiders with strong political ties. Ultimately, the question will be: Is that safer or simply different?
Banning the unbannable: Why censorship always fails
From Stephen King to Minecraft’s “Uncensored Library,” every new wave of book bans creates fresh loopholes.
How robot painters could help defeat the fine art forgery trade
A Canadian startup is training AI to detect art fakes by teaching a robot to paint nearly perfect replicas of Norval Morrisseau’s work.
Will increasing data centres undermine UK net-zero commitment?
The UK aims for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, balancing emissions with removals to combat climate change. This includes a target to reduce emissions by 68% from 1990 levels by 2030, aligning with the Paris Agreement and supporting the path to net zero.