Inside UPenn's new Artificial Intelligence degree program debuting fall 2024

University of Pennsylvania attendees will soon be able to earn a degree in artificial intelligence (AI) through its School of Engineering beginning this upcoming fall.

Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage

Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.

Creators of AI-generated George Carlin special sued by comedian’s estate

George Carlin’s estate alleges in a lawsuit that the creators of the AI-generated comedy special used the legendary comedian’s likeness and voice on its YouTube channel.

AI-powered misinformation considered biggest short-term threat to the world, report finds

AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is emerging as a risk as billions of people in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Indonesia, and India prepare to head to the voting polls this year and next, the report said.

Microsoft adds AI button to keyboards to summon chatbots

Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.

Virginia senator tells Pope Francis to slow his roll on AI regulation

The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says. 

Sports Illustrated parent company denies publishing AI-generated articles, blames third party

The parent company of Sports Illustrated is denying accusations that the popular magazine had published articles attributed to fake author profiles using fabricated bios and AI-generated photos.

Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO days after being ousted, along with new board

The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, culminating a days-long power struggle that shocked the tech industry.

OpenAI's employees revolt, threaten to quit unless board reinstates Sam Altman and resigns

More than 500 of the artificial intelligence company's roughly 770 workers signed a letter, threatening to follow Sam Altman to Microsoft unless their demands are met.

Microsoft hires OpenAI founder Sam Altman after being ousted

Meanwhile, the new head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Monday that he would launch an investigation into the firing of Sam Altman -- a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world.