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Fortnite Sparkle Skull Skin Returning to Item Shop
Fortnite Sparkle Skull Skin Returning to Item Shop
The Fortnite Sparkle Skull skin returns to the Item Shop on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. ET as part of the Dylexa Fortnite Locket Bundle.
2023-09-28 02:58
Kai Cenat challenges current Minecraft record holder xQc: 'Gonna beat' him
Kai Cenat challenges current Minecraft record holder xQc: 'Gonna beat' him
Minecraft speedruns have always been a minor subject in the eSports world
2023-05-10 15:25
The best Apple deals you can shop this Labor Day weekend, including a bunch of record lows
The best Apple deals you can shop this Labor Day weekend, including a bunch of record lows
The best Labor Day Apple deals at a glance: Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Pro
2023-09-02 03:20
DeSantis campaign accused of using fake AI images of Trump hugging Fauci in ad
DeSantis campaign accused of using fake AI images of Trump hugging Fauci in ad
Gov Ron DeSantis’ campaign has been accused of using fake, AI-generated images of former President Donald Trump hugging ex-White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci in an attack ad. Mr DeSantis and Mr Trump have been trading barbs for weeks about their respective Covid responses, with Mr Trump’s campaign and surrogates arguing that Mr DeSantis’ initial lockdown measures in Florida were too harsh and Mr DeSantis’ campaign arguing that Mr Trump was too acquiescent to medical professionals like Dr Fauci in crafting his administration’s response. Now, in the ad shared by the the “DeSantis War Room” Twitter account, the Florida governor’s campaign is accused of crossing an ethical line. The adveritsement begins with clips of Mr Trump firing people on his reality television show before pivoting to clips of Mr Trump telling reporters that he would not or could not fire Dr Fauci, who was seen as the symbol of a public health response to the crisis some Republicans disagreed with. Towards the end of the ad, the screen shows a split with six images of Mr Trump and Dr Fauci — three of which experts believe were generated by artificial intelligence. AFP first reported the presence of the allegedly fake images. The three images experts believe are fake are located in the top left, bottom centre, and bottom right of the screen. All of them feature Mr Trump and Dr Fauci embracing and cannot be found elsewhere on the internet, a sign that they may be AI-generated. There are other signs as well. The Verge noted that the potentially AI-generated images are glossier and have more blurred textures than the other images and show Mr Trump and Dr Fauci in physically improbable poses. The reproduction of the White House press briefing room in one of the images also looks unrealistic. Hany Farid, a professor at the University of California, told the AFP he believed it is “highly likely” that the images are fake. The Independent has reached out to the DeSantis campaign for comment. So far, the DeSantis campaign is not exactly denying those allegations. After The Verge’s story was published, DeSantis aide Christina Pushaw tweeted an image Mr Trump had put out of Mr DeSantis on a rhinoceros and wrote “I think this might be an AI-generated image. Who knows?” Mr Trump has indeed used AI several times in recent months, including posting a deep fake mocking Mr DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch. “No campaign has pushed more misleading deepfakes, false photoshops, and outright fabrications than the Trump campaign,” Matt Wolking, a spokesperson for the DeSantis-aligned Never Back Down PAC, told The Verge. “It is 100% true that Donald Trump empowered and embraced Fauci — he even gave him a presidential commendation.” Read More Ivanka and Jared split over attending Trump 2024 launch – follow live Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his first term? Four big lies Trump told during his 2024 presidential announcement DeSantis news – latest: Florida governor most popular with rich Republicans as he defends move to fly migrants to California Mike Pence news - live: Ex-VP contradicts himself on Trump charges at CNN town hall launching 2024 campaign Trump news – live: Grand jury indictment looms as Trump protests innocence over classified documents
2023-06-09 03:25
Where a Horse Comes to Pick Up Your Compost
Where a Horse Comes to Pick Up Your Compost
In the northeastern suburbs of Paris, amid a cluster of multi-story residential blocks, a 19-year-old, chestnut-colored horse named
2023-07-10 14:55
Hong Kong Telco HKBN’s Sale Stalls Again on Valuation, Sources Say
Hong Kong Telco HKBN’s Sale Stalls Again on Valuation, Sources Say
A sale of HKBN Ltd. has stalled again as the Hong Kong broadband provider’s owners couldn’t agree with
2023-06-01 09:23
Twitter considers legal action over Threads app
Twitter considers legal action over Threads app
Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.
2023-07-07 06:17
Hotels in Dubai Are Expecting a Blockbuster End to the Year
Hotels in Dubai Are Expecting a Blockbuster End to the Year
Hi, it’s Lisa, your Pursuits correspondent in Dubai. A year ago, people here were looking at home prices
2023-11-10 19:27
Firmament Review
Firmament Review
May 2023 will be remembered for one thing in video game history: the launch of
2023-06-10 05:47
The Echo Show 5 (3rd gen) is finally on sale — save 50% ahead of Prime Day
The Echo Show 5 (3rd gen) is finally on sale — save 50% ahead of Prime Day
SAVE $45: As of July 5, you can get the Echo Show 5 (3rd gen,
2023-07-06 00:48
Yamaha unveils self-riding motorbike with no handlebars
Yamaha unveils self-riding motorbike with no handlebars
Yamaha has unveiled a self-riding electric motorbike that features no handlebars or other standard controls. The Yamaha Motoroid 2 is the next generation of the firm’s Motoroid concept bike first revealed in 2017, but unlike its predecessor, Yamaha has built a working prototype of the latest vehicle. The self-balancing bike features gyroscopes and image recognition AI systems to stay upright and navigate roads, while also being capable of riding itself without anyone aboard. “Motoroid 2 is a vehicle for personal mobility that can recognise its owner, get up off its kickstand and move alongside its rider,” the company said. “[It] has a distinctly lifelike feel when somebody is riding on its back and has a presence more like a lifetime companion.” Yamaha plans to show off the prototype of the Motoroid 2 at the Events Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo next month. It is not clear whether Yamaha plans to release a production model of the bike, however its continued development suggests that the automotive giant is working to integrate at least some of its features into future motorcycles. Self-driving technology is increasingly common in production vehicles, though it is currently limited to four-wheeled cars and trucks. Some have even considered eschewing steering wheels, with Tesla chief executive Elon Musk originally planning to build a fleet of self-driving electric taxis that have no visible user controls. The plan was reportedly sidelined after company executives noted that regulators in most major markets require steering wheels and pedals on vehicles. Several motorcycle manufacturers have unveiled concept bikes that require no rider to operate. BMW’s ConnectedRide retrofits the company’s R 1200 GS Adventure with autonomous technology to serve as a “testbed for advanced motorcycle safety” equipment that it hopes to introduce to its production models. “In a future world of autonomously driving cars, being connected will be an urgent requirement for all motorcycle segments,” BMW’s Markus Schramm said in 2020. “This will enhance safety and ensure that motorcycling remains future-proof.” Read More Reinventing the seatbelt for the self-driving era
2023-10-11 23:49
ICE buyout target Black Knight sells a second unit to ease antitrust path
ICE buyout target Black Knight sells a second unit to ease antitrust path
(Reuters) -U.S. mortgage data vendor Black Knight will sell its Optimal Blue business for $700 million, shedding a second unit
2023-07-17 22:29