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Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public television stations after funding cuts

"I can’t think of a more meaningful way to share his works of art than by supporting public television’s mission to educate and inspire," said the president of Bob Ross Inc.
Bob Ross' Winter's Peace.
Bob Ross' Winter's Peace.

AMD signs AI chip-supply deal with OpenAI

The deal gives OpenAI the option of buying up to 10% of the chipmaking company.
OpenAi logo
OpenAi logo

Pod man out: Trump's support among influential podcasters is waning

Podcasters like Joe Rogan and Theo Von are breaking with the president on key issues like deportations and the war in Gaza.
A three-way split composite image of Joe Rogan, left, Donald Trump, and Theo Von
A three-way split composite image of Joe Rogan, left, Donald Trump, and Theo Von
7d ago

On Truth Social, Trump has embraced AI media to attack foes and boost his image

The synthetic posts on the president's account fall on a spectrum from obviously fake mythmaking to content with a higher potential to mislead.
donald trump politics political politician mobile cellphone cellular profile
donald trump politics political politician mobile cellphone cellular profile

China is starting to talk about AI superintelligence, and some in the U.S. are taking notice

Alibaba's CEO said the company would be pushing to develop advanced AI, though some are skeptical it’s just for marketing purposes.
Photo illustration of a glitchy Chinese flag
Photo illustration of a glitchy Chinese flag
8d ago

Apple removes ICEBlock app after criticism from the administration

ICEBlock was removed from the App Store along with other apps like it, Apple said.
APTOPIX Immigration Chicago
APTOPIX Immigration Chicago

OpenAI's AI video app stirs copyright questions, pumping out videos of Mario and Pikachu

The new social media app featuring realistic AI-generated videos is in high demand amid questions about copyright.
Mario and Pikachu on a green grainy background
Mario and Pikachu on a green grainy background
10d ago

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Afghanistan

'Total internet blackout' leaves Afghans further cut off from the world

The outage has disrupted everything from banking to travel and businesses to aid work in the country of over 40 million people.
Men try to connect their smart TV to the internet inside their home, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul
Men try to connect their smart TV to the internet inside their home, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul
11d ago

California police pull over self-driving Waymo for illegal U-turn — but officers can't ticket it

Officers stopped the vehicle but declined to write a ticket as "citation books don't have a box for 'robot,'" San Bruno police wrote on Facebook.
Waymo Traffic Ticket self-driving car
Waymo Traffic Ticket self-driving car

OpenAI announces Sora 2 and an AI video and audio app that allows for user 'cameos'

Video and audio generation capabilities will be packaged in a social media app.
A still from a Sora 2 video depicting an AI version of Sam Altman.
A still from a Sora 2 video depicting an AI version of Sam Altman.

Tilly Norwood, fully AI 'actor,' blasted by actors union for 'devaluing human artistry'

The AI creation has prompted backlash among Hollywood actors, including Whoopi Goldberg and Emily Blunt.
AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood.
AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood.

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