According to research from South African company Plentify, 20 hours of monthly blackouts might be reduced if just a quarter of a city's houses had gadgets that automatically switched off to limit consumption at peak periods and take advantage of solar power during the sunniest hours of the day.

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A new AI trend, called the AI Yearbook trend, is letting people experience the 90's version of themselves. The trend alters the user's appearance to make them look like a school student. But does this trend have a dark side? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

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Pope Francis has signaled the winds to change up, until now the Catholic Church had managed to keep its conservative values on the LGBTQ-plus community intact but now it can change. Watch the video to know more.

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LinkedIn is tapping into AI to make it easier for firms to find job candidates. LinkedIn says that it will add artificial intelligence features to its core businesses. The new AI features will allow recruiters to find job candidates by asking questions in their regional language.

LinkedIn social network adds AI features to its core businesses

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may soon make its way into your kitchens. With newly-developed AI-powered grill, it will take less than mere 90 seconds to cook a perfect steak. UK-based company Seergrills has paved the way for AI in cooking with its new product - Perfecta.&nbsp;

Perfecta, developed by an Aston University engineering graduate, boasts of creating the ‘world’s first AI-powered grill’.&nbsp;The AI-powered cooking machine is developed by Suraj Sudera, a 2015 batch Mechanical Engineering student from Aston University.

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Sudera founded Seergrills, a Birmingham-based startup, which applies AI and advanced technologies to specifically improve cooking.

Sudera said, “We noticed there is often difficulty and inconsistency in cooking food; it’s mostly always overcooked and dry, taking a long time.”

“So, we decided to use our skills and knowledge to apply AI to cook the perfect steak and set up SEERGRILLS."

<h2>Perfecta: World’s first AI-powered grill</h2>

Sudera said Perfecta is not just world’s first AI powered grill, but also world’s fastest and most intelligent grill. The company claims that because the process is so fast and focused, it saves up to 50 per cent energy than other cooking methods.

The device is powered by NeuralFire technology, which is AI combined with proprietary cooking system that can cook more than 50 types of food in under three minutes.

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Perfecta, though developed by a UK-based company, is also available to pre-order in the US.&nbsp;

<h2>How does it work?</h2>

Users begin by placing their meat in the grill, utilising a touchscreen to select the desired doneness and sear level, then hitting Start. The Perfecta proceeds to measure the size, surface area and fat content of the meat, using integrated sensors that are part of its NeuralFire AI system.

Based on that information and the user's preferences, the device then cooks the meat (on both sides at once) utilising two vertical infrared burners that reach a maximum temperature of 1,652ºF (900ºC).&nbsp;

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According to Seergrills, the "perfectly cooked" result is ready to eat in no more than three minutes.

Not just meat, the device is also capable of cooking over 50 types of food using propane or electric heat in grill, oven, pizza and rotisserie modes, as per the company.

But in case you are not satisfied with AI-powered device making steaks for you, the device also has&nbsp;a chef mode, which allows you to take the full manual control and grill the meat yourself.&nbsp;

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) may soon make its way into your kitchens. With newly-developed AI-powered grill, it will take less than mere 90 seconds to cook a perfect steak.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may soon make its way into your kitchens. With newly-developed AI-powered grill, it will take less than mere 90 seconds to cook a perfect steak. UK-based company Seergrills has paved the way for AI in cooking with its new product - Perfecta. Perfecta, developed by an Aston University engineering graduate, boasts of creating the ‘world’s first AI-powered grill’. The AI-powered cooking machine is developed by Suraj Sudera, a 2015 batch Mechanical Engineering student from Aston University. Also Read | Nobel chemistry prize winners' names leaked? Swedish media reports suggest so Sudera founded Seergrills, a Birmingham-based startup, which applies AI and advanced technologies to specifically improve cooking. Sudera said, “We noticed there is often difficulty and inconsistency in cooking food; it’s mostly always overcooked and dry, taking a long time.” “So, we decided to use our skills and knowledge to apply AI to cook the perfect steak and set up SEERGRILLS." Perfecta: World’s first AI-powered grill Sudera said Perfecta is not just world’s first AI powered grill, but also world’s fastest and most intelligent grill. The company claims that because the process is so fast and focused, it saves up to 50 per cent energy than other cooking methods. The device is powered by NeuralFire technology, which is AI combined with proprietary cooking system that can cook more than 50 types of food in under three minutes. Also Read | Same-sex behaviour in animal kingdom and its evolution: Study Perfecta, though developed by a UK-based company, is also available to pre-order in the US. How does it work? Users begin by placing their meat in the grill, utilising a touchscreen to select the desired doneness and sear level, then hitting Start. The Perfecta proceeds to measure the size, surface area and fat content of the meat, using integrated sensors that are part of its NeuralFire AI system. Based on that information and the user's preferences, the device then cooks the meat (on both sides at once) utilising two vertical infrared burners that reach a maximum temperature of 1,652ºF (900ºC). Also Read | Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to French-American-Russian trio for a quantum discovery According to Seergrills, the "perfectly cooked" result is ready to eat in no more than three minutes. Not just meat, the device is also capable of cooking over 50 types of food using propane or electric heat in grill, oven, pizza and rotisserie modes, as per the company. But in case you are not satisfied with AI-powered device making steaks for you, the device also has a chef mode, which allows you to take the full manual control and grill the meat yourself. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Are paintings generated by artificial intelligence truly art? Can they be called the work of an artist and in doing so who is that artist? Well, it is definitely debatable but to understand it better let us take you to an exhibition where AI is that artist now. Kuwait's NOUA Arts and Culture Center is showcasing artworks created by AI. Each image has been generated by apps, digital painting machines and algorithms.

Kuwait: AI-generated paintings on display at exhibition

There will be a massive loss of employment as a result of AI and that is a looming fear that a lot of people have had. While we enjoy the fact that AI makes a lot of things convenient it's unclear as of now which jobs will be eliminated and what new employment will be created in their state let's look at this next report based on a Bloomberg poll to understand that AI debate on jobs.

Hollywood's Writers' Strike fuels AI job revolution

This art of perfume making is being taken up by AI Technology. Modern-day perfumers are beginning to look beyond their noses to develop the scents that are most likely to appeal to us but now they are instead turning to AI.

AI mapping brain activity and response to create perfumes

AI Vincent Van Gogh is patient but unimpressed by yet another question about his chopped-off ear.&nbsp;

"I apologise for any confusion but it seems you are mistaken," says the great painter's avatar, in the sort of testy tone familiar to anyone who has toyed with AI language models.&nbsp;

"I only cut off a small part of my ear lobe," he insists (in fact, there are multiple accounts of how the artist mutilated his ear).&nbsp;

The artificial intelligence Van Gogh appears on a video screen at the end of a blockbuster exhibition at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. The exhibition, running until February, is dedicated to the final weeks of his life in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, just north of the French capital.&nbsp; 
 
Van Gogh shot himself with a rusty pistol in 1890 aged 37. It took him two days to die.

But the AI Vincent is surprisingly well-versed in 21st century therapy-speak.&nbsp;

"While I did face mental health struggles, my move to Auvers-sur-Oise was not motivated by a desire to end my life," he says.

As the 40 or so paintings at the Orsay exhibition make clear, his final weeks were extraordinarily prolific, full of masterpieces including "The Church at Auvers", "Wheatfield with Crows" and his very last, "Tree Roots". 
All the more surprising is that this period has never been given a dedicated showcase, said Christophe Leribault, Musee d'Orsay president.

- Virtual Vincent - 
 
Among the highlights is a room dedicated to his "double-square" panoramas, a technical revolution in which he used very long and thin canvases, prefiguring the wide-screen landscapes of cinema.&nbsp;

It is perhaps fitting, then, that the show ends with modern technologies, which have become increasingly common as exhibitions try to pull in young audiences. 
As well as the Van Gogh chatbot, visitors can also don a virtual reality headset to enter the kitchen of Dr Gachet, where Van Gogh spent time in his final weeks, take a surreal trip around an enormous version of his paint palette and plunge into the tree roots of his final painting.&nbsp;

The state-of-the-art helmet from Taiwanese firm Vive Arts can track the hands of users -- without the need for handheld controllers -- allowing them to pick up items in the virtual world and play with globules of paint.&nbsp;

The AI, by contrast, displays some of the teething problems of the nascent tech.

Asked about his favourite colour, AI Vincent is very certain (yellow).&nbsp;

But he struggles to recognise people in his life, failing to pick up the name of Dr Gachet when asked by a French journalist.&nbsp;

"It recognises words in the French language but we still need to fine-tune the AI so that it understands proper nouns better," said Christophe Renaudineau, head of Jumbo Mana, the Strasbourg start-up which designed the machine.&nbsp;

"This experiment will allow us to improve the model," he added.

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AI Vincent Van Gogh is patient but unimpressed by yet another question about his chopped-off ear. "I apologise for any confusion but it seems you are mistaken," says the great painter's avatar, in the sort of testy tone familiar to anyone who has toyed with AI language models.

AI Vincent Van Gogh is patient but unimpressed by yet another question about his chopped-off ear. "I apologise for any confusion but it seems you are mistaken," says the great painter's avatar, in the sort of testy tone familiar to anyone who has toyed with AI language models. "I only cut off a small part of my ear lobe," he insists (in fact, there are multiple accounts of how the artist mutilated his ear). The artificial intelligence Van Gogh appears on a video screen at the end of a blockbuster exhibition at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. The exhibition, running until February, is dedicated to the final weeks of his life in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, just north of the French capital. Van Gogh shot himself with a rusty pistol in 1890 aged 37. It took him two days to die. But the AI Vincent is surprisingly well-versed in 21st century therapy-speak. "While I did face mental health struggles, my move to Auvers-sur-Oise was not motivated by a desire to end my life," he says. As the 40 or so paintings at the Orsay exhibition make clear, his final weeks were extraordinarily prolific, full of masterpieces including "The Church at Auvers", "Wheatfield with Crows" and his very last, "Tree Roots". All the more surprising is that this period has never been given a dedicated showcase, said Christophe Leribault, Musee d'Orsay president. - Virtual Vincent - Among the highlights is a room dedicated to his "double-square" panoramas, a technical revolution in which he used very long and thin canvases, prefiguring the wide-screen landscapes of cinema. It is perhaps fitting, then, that the show ends with modern technologies, which have become increasingly common as exhibitions try to pull in young audiences. As well as the Van Gogh chatbot, visitors can also don a virtual reality headset to enter the kitchen of Dr Gachet, where Van Gogh spent time in his final weeks, take a surreal trip around an enormous version of his paint palette and plunge into the tree roots of his final painting. The state-of-the-art helmet from Taiwanese firm Vive Arts can track the hands of users -- without the need for handheld controllers -- allowing them to pick up items in the virtual world and play with globules of paint. The AI, by contrast, displays some of the teething problems of the nascent tech. Asked about his favourite colour, AI Vincent is very certain (yellow). But he struggles to recognise people in his life, failing to pick up the name of Dr Gachet when asked by a French journalist. "It recognises words in the French language but we still need to fine-tune the AI so that it understands proper nouns better," said Christophe Renaudineau, head of Jumbo Mana, the Strasbourg start-up which designed the machine. "This experiment will allow us to improve the model," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Fans have been alerted by Tom Hanks that an advertisement for a dental plan that seems to feature his likeness is actually phony and was made with artificial intelligence. In an Instagram post shared with his 9.5 million followers, the actor claimed that his picture had been used without his consent.

Tom Hanks warns fans about AI version of him promoting dental plan

The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence is causing waves on wall street and beyond. The tech-heavy Nasdaq is surging, up 26% year-to-date, fueled by the frenzy over AI-related stocks. But this AI revolution comes at a significant cost – energy consumption. Studies from the university of Washington reveal that AI models like ChatGPT can consume an astonishing 1 gigawatt-hour of energy per day, equivalent to the power consumption of 33,000 US households.

AI's soaring impact on wall street and energy consumption

The robot industry is expected to grow significantly in the coming years and with AI powering these machines they are to shape the future.

Are robot waiters the future of the restaurant industry?

Following a world-first surgery that involved implanting an artificial intelligence-powered brain implant that reads his thoughts and movement intentions and transfers them to an additional implant in his abdomen that stimulates the appropriate muscles to cause his body to move as his brain commands, a 46-year-old Swiss man who was paralyzed after falling on ice has some movement again.

Paralysed man uses AI to control his limbs

The European Central Bank, or ECB, is turning to artificial intelligence to revolutionize its understanding of inflation. Utilizing AI's data-processing prowess, the ECB seeks to analyze vast datasets, including public price information, corporate statistics, news articles, and bank supervisory documents.

ECB turns to AI for inflation insights & transparency

The fight to be an AI superpower is still anyone's game. But the UAE is certainly poised to disrupt it. The emirates is aiming to transform its image on the world stage. It wants to be the leading tech supplier of the global south.

UAE aims to be the new Artificial Intelligence king

Artists in China are boycotting the country’s major social media platform over the use of its AI image-generation tool. The controversy erupted after one artist claimed that the social media site Xiaohongshu trained its AI tool using her artwork without her permission or knowledge.

Chinese artists boycott social media site over AI image generation tool

Meta has unveiled artificial intelligence power chat bots, the upgraded Rayband smart glasses and a new mixed reality headset. The company is putting artificial intelligence in digital assistance and smart glasses as it seeks to gain lost ground in the AI race.

Meta putting AI in smart glasses and assistants, while they launch new devices

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A South Korean man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for employing artificial intelligence (AI) to generate explicit images of minors.

This ruling marks a first-of-its-kind legal decision in South Korea and raises critical questions about the challenges courts worldwide face as technology advances, enabling the creation of abusive sexual content through new means, reported CNN.

<h2>The offender and his AI creations</h2>

The man,&nbsp;in his 40s, came under the scrutiny of the Busan District Court and the district's Public Prosecutor's Office.

In April, he developed approximately 360 AI-generated images with explicit content, a disturbing act that did not extend to distributing these images. Law enforcement subsequently confiscated the images.

Prosecutors in the case argued a crucial point: the scope of sexually exploitative material should encompass descriptions of sexual activities involving "virtual humans" rather than being restricted solely to the appearance of actual children.

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This ruling acknowledges that AI-generated imagery can possess a "high level" of realism, making it indistinguishable from actual children and minors. In doing so, the prosecutor's office emphasised that AI technology has the capacity to generate highly realistic exploitative content.

The South Korean case is not an isolated incident. Just this month, Spanish authorities initiated an investigation following the manipulation of images of underage girls using AI, which aimed to remove their clothing and distribute these altered images. Tragically, in one instance, a boy attempted to extort one of the girls by using a manipulated, nude image of her, a shocking revelation made by the girl's mother to Canal Extremadura television channel.

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Aware of the urgency to tackle the challenges posed by AI, nations and regions have begun to respond.

The European Union set forth comprehensive regulations governing AI usage in June, with China following suit in July.

Moreover, in September, prominent tech leaders like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg convened in Washington as the US&nbsp;Senate commenced preparations for drafting AI-related legislation.

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Disclaimer: Some readers may find the content disturbing. Discretion is advised A South Korean man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for employing artificial intelligence (AI) to generate explicit images of minors.

Disclaimer: Some readers may find the content disturbing. Discretion is advised A South Korean man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for employing artificial intelligence (AI) to generate explicit images of minors. This ruling marks a first-of-its-kind legal decision in South Korea and raises critical questions about the challenges courts worldwide face as technology advances, enabling the creation of abusive sexual content through new means, reported CNN. The offender and his AI creations The man, in his 40s, came under the scrutiny of the Busan District Court and the district's Public Prosecutor's Office. In April, he developed approximately 360 AI-generated images with explicit content, a disturbing act that did not extend to distributing these images. Law enforcement subsequently confiscated the images. Prosecutors in the case argued a crucial point: the scope of sexually exploitative material should encompass descriptions of sexual activities involving "virtual humans" rather than being restricted solely to the appearance of actual children. Also watch | Can AI help solve wildfire problems? This ruling acknowledges that AI-generated imagery can possess a "high level" of realism, making it indistinguishable from actual children and minors. In doing so, the prosecutor's office emphasised that AI technology has the capacity to generate highly realistic exploitative content. The South Korean case is not an isolated incident. Just this month, Spanish authorities initiated an investigation following the manipulation of images of underage girls using AI, which aimed to remove their clothing and distribute these altered images. Tragically, in one instance, a boy attempted to extort one of the girls by using a manipulated, nude image of her, a shocking revelation made by the girl's mother to Canal Extremadura television channel. Also read | From K-pop to sales girls: AI goes mainstream in South Korea Aware of the urgency to tackle the challenges posed by AI, nations and regions have begun to respond. The European Union set forth comprehensive regulations governing AI usage in June, with China following suit in July. Moreover, in September, prominent tech leaders like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg convened in Washington as the US Senate commenced preparations for drafting AI-related legislation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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This summer, towns from Maui to the Mediterranean have been devastated by wildfires caused by climate change, which has left many dead, worn out firefighters, and increased need for innovative solutions. AI-enabled cameras are being used by entrepreneurs and firefighters to search the horizon for smoke. In order to detect fires from orbit, a German business is constructing a constellation of satellites. Additionally, Microsoft is utilizing AI algorithms to forecast the potential locations of future fires.

Can AI help solve wildfire problems?

Scientists at the Carnegie Institution for Science, Washington, DC, have achieved a major breakthrough in the hunt for alien life by creating a simple test. This test, using artificial intelligence (AI), can determine with 90 per cent&nbsp;accuracy whether a sample comes from a living organism or not. The exciting part is that it might work on samples we already have, like those from Mars.

This breakthrough uses AI to spot tiny differences in how molecules are arranged in samples. Unlike previous methods, it doesn't need to look for specific molecules linked to life. It's more versatile, reported The Independent.

Scientists trained the AI with data from 134 known samples, telling it whether each one was from life or not. Then they gave it new samples to identify. It got it right 90 per cent&nbsp;of the time.

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<h2>From 'living'&nbsp;to 'fossils'</h2>

What's remarkable is that this AI can even tell if something is freshly alive or a fossil. It can distinguish between a living leaf and something that's been dead for a long time.

Even when samples are old and have changed a lot, this method still works. It's a big deal because organic molecules, which can show if there is life, often break down over time.

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This isn't just for space. It could help us solve mysteries on Earth, like whether ancient rocks contain the oldest fossilised life or not. Researchers are using it to look at rocks from different places, like Australia and Canada.

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Scientists at the Carnegie Institution for Science, Washington, DC, have achieved a major breakthrough in the hunt for alien life by creating a simple test. This test, using artificial intelligence (AI), can determine with 90 per cent accuracy whether a sample comes from a living organism or not.

Scientists at the Carnegie Institution for Science, Washington, DC, have achieved a major breakthrough in the hunt for alien life by creating a simple test. This test, using artificial intelligence (AI), can determine with 90 per cent accuracy whether a sample comes from a living organism or not. The exciting part is that it might work on samples we already have, like those from Mars. This breakthrough uses AI to spot tiny differences in how molecules are arranged in samples. Unlike previous methods, it doesn't need to look for specific molecules linked to life. It's more versatile, reported The Independent. Scientists trained the AI with data from 134 known samples, telling it whether each one was from life or not. Then they gave it new samples to identify. It got it right 90 per cent of the time. Also read | Alien corpses unveiled in Mexico might be real after all, lab tests say From 'living' to 'fossils' What's remarkable is that this AI can even tell if something is freshly alive or a fossil. It can distinguish between a living leaf and something that's been dead for a long time. Even when samples are old and have changed a lot, this method still works. It's a big deal because organic molecules, which can show if there is life, often break down over time. Also read | Alien life in our solar system? NASA scientist says this planet most likely houses extraterrestrials This isn't just for space. It could help us solve mysteries on Earth, like whether ancient rocks contain the oldest fossilised life or not. Researchers are using it to look at rocks from different places, like Australia and Canada. Also watch | Gravitas: Mexico Alien Corpses: Jaime Maussan's Extraterrestrial Claim | Real or Elaborate Hoax? Artificial intelligence (AI) is a versatile tool reshaping how we incorporate information, process data, and leverage the acquired knowledge to enhance decision-making, and it is already revolutionising all aspects of our daily existence. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Her face is a deepfake. Her body belongs to a team of similar-sized actors. But she&nbsp;sings, reads the news, and sells luxury clothes on TV as AI humans go mainstream in South Korea.

Meet Zaein, one of South Korea's most active virtual humans, who was created by Pulse9, an artificial intelligence company that is working to bring corporate dreams of the perfect employee to life.

Pulse9 has created digital humans for some of South Korea's largest conglomerates, including Shinsegae, with research indicating the global market for such life-like creations could reach $527 billion by 2030.

In South Korea, AI humans have enrolled as students at universities, interned at major companies, and appear regularly on live television driving sellouts of products from food to luxury handbags.

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But Pulse9 says this is only the beginning. They are "working on developing the technology to broaden AI human use", Park Ji-eun, the company's CEO, told AFP.

"Virtual humans are basically capable of carrying out much of what real people do," she said, adding that the current level of AI technology means humans are still needed -- for now.

The demand for AI humans in South Korea was initially driven by the K-pop industry, with the idea of a virtual idol -- not prone to scandals and able to work 24/7 -- proving popular with the country's notoriously hard-driving music agencies.

But now, Pulse9 is "expanding their roles in society to show that these virtual humans aren't just fantasy idols but can coexist with humans as colleagues and friends", Park said.

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Zaein's face was created by a deep learning analysis -- an AI method that teaches computers to process complex data -- of the faces of K-pop stars over the last two decades.

Doe-eyed with delicate features, fair skin and a willowy figure, she is brought to life by overlaying the deepfake on a human actor.

More than 10 human actors, each with different talents -- from singing, dancing, acting, to reporting -- help animate Zaein, which is what makes this particular AI creation so "special", Park said.

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On a Monday morning, AFP met with one of the actors as she was preparing to deliver a report as Zaein on a live morning news programme on South Korean broadcaster SBS.

"I think it can be a good practice for people who want to become celebrities and that's what appealed to me," said the actor, who could not be named due to company policy.

A representative for Pulse9 said the identities of all human actors are concealed and their real faces not shown.

Despite the strict measures to keep their profiles hidden, the actor said playing as a virtual human opened new doors.

"Typically, a lot of people in their teens and young people become K-pop idols and I'm way past that age, but it's nice to be able to take on that challenge," the actor, who is in her 30s, told AFP.

"I'd love to try acting as a man if I can manage my voice well, and maybe a foreigner -- something that I can't become in real life."

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Creating artificial humans will continue to require real people "until a really strong AI is created in future which will be able to process everything by itself", Park said.

The potential -- and potential perils -- of AI have exploded into the public consciousness in recent months, since ChatGPT burst onto the scene at the end of last year.

Experts around the world, including AI pioneers, have spoken out about its dangers, and several countries are seeking regulation of the powerful but high-risk invention.

But Park is not concerned. Her company is working on new virtual idols, virtual influencers, and virtual sales agents to take over customer-facing tasks for South Korean conglomerates, which are increasingly struggling with recruitment in the low-birthrate country.

South Korea -- and the world -- needs better, clearer regulations on what AI can do, she said, adding that when done properly, the technology can add to "the richness of life".&nbsp;

The trouble however, is that a deepfake can "make it impossible to tell what is real and fake", Kim Myuhng-joo, a professor of information security at Seoul Women's University, told AFP.

"It's an egregious tool when used to harm others or putting people in trouble. That's why it's becoming a problem," he added.

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Her face is a deepfake. Her body belongs to a team of similar-sized actors. But she sings, reads the news, and sells luxury clothes on TV as AI humans go mainstream in South Korea.

Her face is a deepfake. Her body belongs to a team of similar-sized actors. But she sings, reads the news, and sells luxury clothes on TV as AI humans go mainstream in South Korea. Meet Zaein, one of South Korea's most active virtual humans, who was created by Pulse9, an artificial intelligence company that is working to bring corporate dreams of the perfect employee to life. Pulse9 has created digital humans for some of South Korea's largest conglomerates, including Shinsegae, with research indicating the global market for such life-like creations could reach $527 billion by 2030. In South Korea, AI humans have enrolled as students at universities, interned at major companies, and appear regularly on live television driving sellouts of products from food to luxury handbags. Also read: Doja Cat takes a dig at Kardashian sisters' cosmetic procedures in new song; sparks controversy But Pulse9 says this is only the beginning. They are "working on developing the technology to broaden AI human use", Park Ji-eun, the company's CEO, told AFP. "Virtual humans are basically capable of carrying out much of what real people do," she said, adding that the current level of AI technology means humans are still needed -- for now. The demand for AI humans in South Korea was initially driven by the K-pop industry, with the idea of a virtual idol -- not prone to scandals and able to work 24/7 -- proving popular with the country's notoriously hard-driving music agencies. But now, Pulse9 is "expanding their roles in society to show that these virtual humans aren't just fantasy idols but can coexist with humans as colleagues and friends", Park said. - K-pop face - Zaein's face was created by a deep learning analysis -- an AI method that teaches computers to process complex data -- of the faces of K-pop stars over the last two decades. Doe-eyed with delicate features, fair skin and a willowy figure, she is brought to life by overlaying the deepfake on a human actor. More than 10 human actors, each with different talents -- from singing, dancing, acting, to reporting -- help animate Zaein, which is what makes this particular AI creation so "special", Park said. Also read: Jessica Chastain supports Sophie Turner in her custody battle with Joe Jonas On a Monday morning, AFP met with one of the actors as she was preparing to deliver a report as Zaein on a live morning news programme on South Korean broadcaster SBS. "I think it can be a good practice for people who want to become celebrities and that's what appealed to me," said the actor, who could not be named due to company policy. A representative for Pulse9 said the identities of all human actors are concealed and their real faces not shown. Despite the strict measures to keep their profiles hidden, the actor said playing as a virtual human opened new doors. "Typically, a lot of people in their teens and young people become K-pop idols and I'm way past that age, but it's nice to be able to take on that challenge," the actor, who is in her 30s, told AFP. "I'd love to try acting as a man if I can manage my voice well, and maybe a foreigner -- something that I can't become in real life." - 'Real and fake' - Creating artificial humans will continue to require real people "until a really strong AI is created in future which will be able to process everything by itself", Park said. The potential -- and potential perils -- of AI have exploded into the public consciousness in recent months, since ChatGPT burst onto the scene at the end of last year. Experts around the world, including AI pioneers, have spoken out about its dangers, and several countries are seeking regulation of the powerful but high-risk invention. But Park is not concerned. Her company is working on new virtual idols, virtual influencers, and virtual sales agents to take over customer-facing tasks for South Korean conglomerates, which are increasingly struggling with recruitment in the low-birthrate country. South Korea -- and the world -- needs better, clearer regulations on what AI can do, she said, adding that when done properly, the technology can add to "the richness of life". The trouble however, is that a deepfake can "make it impossible to tell what is real and fake", Kim Myuhng-joo, a professor of information security at Seoul Women's University, told AFP. "It's an egregious tool when used to harm others or putting people in trouble. That's why it's becoming a problem," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Elon Musk’s brain startup, Neuralink is set to begin human trials and ChatGPT on the other hand is getting better and smarter. The week gone by was buzzing with a lot of exciting tech developments. And we bring you the most interesting ones in our tech wrap.

Neuralink aims to connect human brains to computers

We all know how useful Drones can be. They are used for mapping, search and rescue operations, and even to deliver essentials like medical kits in remote areas; their potential is limitless. Now these drones are changing the way we fight wildfires. We get you more details in this report.

How drones are changing the way we fight wildfires

Indian Actor Anil Kapoor has won a landmark judgment against the misuse of Artificial Intelligence. Authors have also proposed a lawsuit against ChatGPT-owner OpenAI for illegally using authors' works. Is AI threatening literature culture? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Indian actor wins battle against AI | Artists vs AI

In this episode of Tech It Out, We explain how AI-powered drones spot wildfires, and we also tell you everything about Digital Passports. Further, find out how South Korea is emerging as a major defence industry player. Do watch the full show.

High-tech South Korean weapons, Digital Passports, and more

A group of US authors have sued ChatGPT maker, OpenAI on behalf of prominent writers including John Grisham, Jonathan Franzen, John Saunders, Jodi Picoult and The Game of Thrones novelist George RR Martin.

Game of Thrones author, George RR Martin sues ChatGPT

Spain is the latest country to be hit with a deep fake nude controversy. Spanish police is now investigating the distribution of fake nude images of teenage girls that were created using Artificial Intelligence.

Spain probes AI-generated fake nudes of minors, victims' original picture taken from Instagram

Stephen Fry is a little upset with Artificial Intelligence&nbsp;as he reveals that his voice from the Harry Potter audiobooks was taken by the AI software and was replicated without his consent. How AI did it and was using it is something both he and his agents are horrified at. As he attended the CogX Festival, Stephen said, “I’m a proud member of [actors’ union SAG-AFTRA]. As you know, we’ve been on strike for three months now. And one of the burning issues is AI."&nbsp;And, he then played a clip of his voice narrating a historical documentary.

<h2>It's not Stephen Fry but AI talking in one documentary</h2>

While you would think there’s nothing wrong with this, Stephen Fry reveals that it isn’t him speaking but an AI tool imitating him.&nbsp;

Stephen then elaborated, “I said not one word of that — it was a machine. Yes, it shocked me. They used my reading of the seven volumes of the Harry Potter books, and from that dataset an AI of my voice was created, and it made that new narration.”

“What you heard was not the result of a mashup. This is from a flexible artificial voice, where the words are modulated to fit the meaning of each sentence. It could therefore have me read anything from a call to storm Parliament to hard porn, all without my knowledge and without my permission. And this, what you just heard, was done without my knowledge. So I heard about this, I sent it to my agents on both sides of the Atlantic, and they went ballistic — they had no idea such a thing was possible,” he added.&nbsp;

<h2>Stephen warns everyone of what AI is capable of</h2>

Stephen Fry said that the discovery of AI mimicking his voice led him to warn his agents.&nbsp;“You ain’t seen nothing yet. This is audio. It won’t be long until full deepfake videos are just as convincing.”

He recently appeared in Prime Video’s Red, White &amp; Royal Blue. He served as the audiobook narrator for the Harry Potter series in the United Kingdom.&nbsp;

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Stephen Fry is a little upset with Artificial Intelligence as he reveals that his voice from the Harry Potter audiobooks was taken by the AI software and was replicated without his consent.

Stephen Fry is a little upset with Artificial Intelligence as he reveals that his voice from the Harry Potter audiobooks was taken by the AI software and was replicated without his consent. How AI did it and was using it is something both he and his agents are horrified at. As he attended the CogX Festival, Stephen said, “I’m a proud member of [actors’ union SAG-AFTRA]. As you know, we’ve been on strike for three months now. And one of the burning issues is AI." And, he then played a clip of his voice narrating a historical documentary. It's not Stephen Fry but AI talking in one documentary While you would think there’s nothing wrong with this, Stephen Fry reveals that it isn’t him speaking but an AI tool imitating him. Stephen then elaborated, “I said not one word of that — it was a machine. Yes, it shocked me. They used my reading of the seven volumes of the Harry Potter books, and from that dataset an AI of my voice was created, and it made that new narration.” “What you heard was not the result of a mashup. This is from a flexible artificial voice, where the words are modulated to fit the meaning of each sentence. It could therefore have me read anything from a call to storm Parliament to hard porn, all without my knowledge and without my permission. And this, what you just heard, was done without my knowledge. So I heard about this, I sent it to my agents on both sides of the Atlantic, and they went ballistic — they had no idea such a thing was possible,” he added. Stephen warns everyone of what AI is capable of Stephen Fry said that the discovery of AI mimicking his voice led him to warn his agents. “You ain’t seen nothing yet. This is audio. It won’t be long until full deepfake videos are just as convincing.” He recently appeared in Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue. He served as the audiobook narrator for the Harry Potter series in the United Kingdom. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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As investors recognise Microsoft Corp.'s superior growth and significantly lower China risk, the software behemoth is closing the gap with Apple Inc. in the stock market, according to a Bloomberg report.

This month, the shares of the Redmond, Washington-based corporation outpaced those of the iPhone manufacturer, putting its market worth closer to that of Apple, which is at the centre of a resurgence in tensions with China. Although there are still hundreds of billions of dollars separating the two businesses, Microsoft's leadership in industries like cloud computing and artificial intelligence make it more appealing to investors.

According to David Klink, senior equities analyst at Huntington Private Bank, "Microsoft has more of what the market wants right now, and given where we stand on the pair's growth prospects, we wouldn't be surprised to see it overtake Apple," as reported by Bloomberg.

"We have more faith in Microsoft’s margins, while the cloud and AI are growth areas that can stand the test of time over a decade. We don’t know if the iPhone can do the same," he stated. He also added, given Apple's services business, "it's difficult to make a bear case for them, but the bull case clearly favours Microsoft."

Microsoft last surpassed Apple in size in November 2021. Despite declining from a height of around $3.1 trillion, Apple's market capitalization is still more than Microsoft's, which is close to $2.4 trillion. The difference between Apple and Microsoft has shrunk to about $200 billion at one point last week as Microsoft shares have maintained constant this month despite the decline in Apple shares.

On Wall Street, Microsoft is frequently preferred over Apple. The company's recommendation consensus, which serves as a proxy for its buy, hold, and sell rating ratio, is significantly higher than Apple's. Almost 90 per cent of Microsoft experts favour buying the stock, compared to only 2/3 of Apple analysts.

Apple has experienced negative sales growth for three consecutive quarters, and if that trend continues—as analysts predict—it would have done so for the longest time in twenty years. According to statistics gathered by Bloomberg, while that's anticipated to change for the better in Apple's fiscal year 2024 and continue expanding in the following two years, the rate isn't anticipated to be quite as robust as that of Microsoft.

The maker of the iPhone is "looking like the old IBM," Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi wrote. IBM Corporation's "strength in mainframes and associated account control once seemed unassailable," Sacconaghi said, cautioning that "Apple's key risks are that iPhone is replaced by a new computing/internet access platform."

AI, the year's trendiest investing topic, may be that new something. Needham said that Apple might drop to fourth place among US equities, behind Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and Microsoft, since it "is not a core beneficiary of the trend towards generative AI." Separately, Rosenblatt Securities warned that Nvidia Corp., the chipmaker that has so far benefited the most from the AI boom but is currently smaller than Apple, could challenge Apple's throne. Nvidia Corp. is currently less than half the size of Apple.

Despite indications of strong demand, there were few shocks in Apple's most recent gadget launches. New phones from Huawei Technologies Co. may pose a competitive challenge amid worries about government limitations on iPhones in China, which account for about a quarter of Apple's revenue. Apple’s efforts to build semiconductors internally may be taking longer than anticipated. Microsoft's president, Brad Smith, told lawmakers this week that only about 2 per cent of their revenue comes from China.

According to Tim Ghriskey, senior portfolio strategist at Ingalls &amp; Snyder, "consistency is worth a lot when considering a company's valuation, and Microsoft, because of its consistency and projected growth rate, has an advantage over Apple right now." "I like both, but Apple has a higher risk," he added.

The returns of tech stocks broken down by size have dramatically diverged as a result of the great outperformance by Wall Street's largest stocks. In 2023, the S&amp;P 500 tech sector index increased by 38 per cent, whereas an analogous mid-cap index only increased by 16 per cent. Meanwhile, the small-cap tech stock index has increased by less than 11 per cent.

(With inputs from Bloomberg)

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As investors recognise Microsoft Corp.'s superior growth and significantly lower China risk, the software behemoth is closing the gap with Apple Inc. in the stock market, according to a Bloomberg report.

As investors recognise Microsoft Corp.'s superior growth and significantly lower China risk, the software behemoth is closing the gap with Apple Inc. in the stock market, according to a Bloomberg report. This month, the shares of the Redmond, Washington-based corporation outpaced those of the iPhone manufacturer, putting its market worth closer to that of Apple, which is at the centre of a resurgence in tensions with China. Although there are still hundreds of billions of dollars separating the two businesses, Microsoft's leadership in industries like cloud computing and artificial intelligence make it more appealing to investors. According to David Klink, senior equities analyst at Huntington Private Bank, "Microsoft has more of what the market wants right now, and given where we stand on the pair's growth prospects, we wouldn't be surprised to see it overtake Apple," as reported by Bloomberg. "We have more faith in Microsoft’s margins, while the cloud and AI are growth areas that can stand the test of time over a decade. We don’t know if the iPhone can do the same," he stated. He also added, given Apple's services business, "it's difficult to make a bear case for them, but the bull case clearly favours Microsoft." Microsoft last surpassed Apple in size in November 2021. Despite declining from a height of around $3.1 trillion, Apple's market capitalization is still more than Microsoft's, which is close to $2.4 trillion. The difference between Apple and Microsoft has shrunk to about $200 billion at one point last week as Microsoft shares have maintained constant this month despite the decline in Apple shares. On Wall Street, Microsoft is frequently preferred over Apple. The company's recommendation consensus, which serves as a proxy for its buy, hold, and sell rating ratio, is significantly higher than Apple's. Almost 90 per cent of Microsoft experts favour buying the stock, compared to only 2/3 of Apple analysts. Apple has experienced negative sales growth for three consecutive quarters, and if that trend continues—as analysts predict—it would have done so for the longest time in twenty years. According to statistics gathered by Bloomberg, while that's anticipated to change for the better in Apple's fiscal year 2024 and continue expanding in the following two years, the rate isn't anticipated to be quite as robust as that of Microsoft. The maker of the iPhone is "looking like the old IBM," Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi wrote. IBM Corporation's "strength in mainframes and associated account control once seemed unassailable," Sacconaghi said, cautioning that "Apple's key risks are that iPhone is replaced by a new computing/internet access platform." AI, the year's trendiest investing topic, may be that new something. Needham said that Apple might drop to fourth place among US equities, behind Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and Microsoft, since it "is not a core beneficiary of the trend towards generative AI." Separately, Rosenblatt Securities warned that Nvidia Corp., the chipmaker that has so far benefited the most from the AI boom but is currently smaller than Apple, could challenge Apple's throne. Nvidia Corp. is currently less than half the size of Apple. Despite indications of strong demand, there were few shocks in Apple's most recent gadget launches. New phones from Huawei Technologies Co. may pose a competitive challenge amid worries about government limitations on iPhones in China, which account for about a quarter of Apple's revenue. Apple’s efforts to build semiconductors internally may be taking longer than anticipated. Microsoft's president, Brad Smith, told lawmakers this week that only about 2 per cent of their revenue comes from China. According to Tim Ghriskey, senior portfolio strategist at Ingalls & Snyder, "consistency is worth a lot when considering a company's valuation, and Microsoft, because of its consistency and projected growth rate, has an advantage over Apple right now." "I like both, but Apple has a higher risk," he added. The returns of tech stocks broken down by size have dramatically diverged as a result of the great outperformance by Wall Street's largest stocks. In 2023, the S&P 500 tech sector index increased by 38 per cent, whereas an analogous mid-cap index only increased by 16 per cent. Meanwhile, the small-cap tech stock index has increased by less than 11 per cent. (With inputs from Bloomberg) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday took a significant step to protect the personality and publicity rights of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor. An interim John Doe order was issued to prevent any misuse of Kapoor's image and persona for commercial purposes, including on social media platforms and e-commerce websites.&nbsp; 
 
Justice Prathiba M Singh, presiding over the case, has made several key rulings and observations in the case.&nbsp; 
 
According to the court order, unauthorised entities are prohibited from exploiting Anil Kapoor's name, voice, image, or dialogue for commercial gains in an illegal manner.&nbsp;This extends to preventing the creation of merchandise, ringtones, or any other products using Kapoor's persona without proper authorisation. 
 
Additionally, the court has taken into account the potential misuse of artificial intelligence tools to manipulate Kapoor's image. It has also restricted the use of his likeness in GIFs for monetary purposes or any other commercial activities that could infringe upon his rights. To further enforce these measures, domains like Anilkapoor.com have been ordered to be suspended and blocked immediately. 
 
Addressing a significant concern raised by Kapoor, the court has directed the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) to issue a blocking order specifically targeting pornographic content that utilises morphed images of the actor. 
 
Anil Kapoor's lawsuit was comprehensive, seeking to restrain the unauthorized use of not only his name but also his acronym "AK," voice, image, and various sobriquets associated with him. The actor also aimed to put an end to the unauthorized sale and distribution of products such as keychains, t-shirts, and various forms of audio-visual content like images, GIFs, and videos. 
 
It's worth noting that this interim order follows a similar one issued by the Delhi High Court in a case involving veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan in the previous year. The rulings set a precedent for the protection of celebrity rights in India, sending a strong message about the importance of respecting and upholding the personal and publicity rights of public figures in an era of artificial intelligence.&nbsp;

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday took a significant step to protect the personality and publicity rights of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor. An interim John Doe order was issued to prevent any misuse of Kapoor's image and persona for commercial purposes, including on social media platforms and e-commerce websites.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday took a significant step to protect the personality and publicity rights of Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor. An interim John Doe order was issued to prevent any misuse of Kapoor's image and persona for commercial purposes, including on social media platforms and e-commerce websites. Justice Prathiba M Singh, presiding over the case, has made several key rulings and observations in the case. According to the court order, unauthorised entities are prohibited from exploiting Anil Kapoor's name, voice, image, or dialogue for commercial gains in an illegal manner. This extends to preventing the creation of merchandise, ringtones, or any other products using Kapoor's persona without proper authorisation. Additionally, the court has taken into account the potential misuse of artificial intelligence tools to manipulate Kapoor's image. It has also restricted the use of his likeness in GIFs for monetary purposes or any other commercial activities that could infringe upon his rights. To further enforce these measures, domains like Anilkapoor.com have been ordered to be suspended and blocked immediately. Addressing a significant concern raised by Kapoor, the court has directed the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) to issue a blocking order specifically targeting pornographic content that utilises morphed images of the actor. Anil Kapoor's lawsuit was comprehensive, seeking to restrain the unauthorized use of not only his name but also his acronym "AK," voice, image, and various sobriquets associated with him. The actor also aimed to put an end to the unauthorized sale and distribution of products such as keychains, t-shirts, and various forms of audio-visual content like images, GIFs, and videos. It's worth noting that this interim order follows a similar one issued by the Delhi High Court in a case involving veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan in the previous year. The rulings set a precedent for the protection of celebrity rights in India, sending a strong message about the importance of respecting and upholding the personal and publicity rights of public figures in an era of artificial intelligence.

Anil Kapoor vs AI: Delhi High Court passes order in favour of the actor

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