10 of the Most Valuable Cassette Tapes From the ‘80s and ‘90s
Back in the 1980s and ‘90s, audio cassettes were everything. Here are some of the most valuable cassette tapes today from those eras, including Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” and more.
2023-06-09 06:23
Taylor Swift, Drake May See Streaming Pay Rise Under New Plan
Universal Music Group NV, the world’s largest record company, is talking with the music service SoundCloud Ltd. about
2023-06-09 05:59
Chinese censors take aim at AirDrop and Bluetooth
Authorities are relentlessly plugging the "cracks" in China's Great Firewall to quench dissent.
2023-06-09 05:52
Love Pickleball But Can't Find a Court? Now You Can Rent a Private One
An Airbnb for pickleball courts has arrived.
2023-06-09 05:20
Smoke Sends US Northeast Solar Power Plunging by 50% as Wildfires Rage in Canada
A shroud of smoke has sent solar power generation in parts of the eastern US plummeting by more
2023-06-09 03:54
Meta previews generative AI chatbot planned for Whatsapp and Messenger at company all-hands
NEW YORK Facebook owner Meta Platforms on Thursday gave employees a sneak peek at a series of AI
2023-06-09 03:52
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
Most Nations Aiming for Net-Zero Fail to Meet Targets, Study Shows
A new scientific assessment of government commitments to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions found most lack credibility and would
2023-06-09 02:59
Significant Parts of US at Risk for Wildfires, Senate Is Warned
Large portions of the US have an above-normal potential for significant wildland fires over the next four months
2023-06-09 02:28
UK Heads for Another Sweltering Summer Driven by Global Warming
This summer in the UK is expected to be hotter than normal, though temperatures aren’t forecast to break
2023-06-09 01:48
Prominent Media Members Surprisingly Quick to Discuss Zion Williamson Twitter Rumors
Zion Williamson's gender reveal had people talking this week.
2023-06-09 01:29
Yes, Your Dog Is Very Much Willing to Eat You If You Die
While it’s certainly true that dogs are generally kind spirits, that won’t dissuade them from using you as a charcuterie board upon your death.
2023-06-09 01:19