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Scarlett Johansson becomes latest victim of alleged deepfake advert | Ents & Arts News
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Scarlett Johansson has become the latest high-profile victim of a seemingly unauthorised deepfake advert. A version of the Marvel actress created using artificial intelligence (AI) reportedly appeared in an online promotion for a firm called Lisa AI, which lets users create avatars and images using text prompts. A lawyer for Johansson said the company had…
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Cher hits out at AI after hearing fake version of herself covering a Madonna track | Ents & Arts News
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Cher has hit out at the use of AI in the entertainment industry, suggesting it should be made illegal. The 77-year-old said she was “shocked” to hear an AI-generated version of her covering a Madonna song. “Not AI,” Cher began when asked about the rapidly developing technology by AP. “Someone did me singing a Madonna…
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Tom Hanks warns fans not to fall for deepfake advert using his face | Ents & Arts News
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Tom Hanks has warned his 9.5 million Instagram followers not to fall for an advert that appears to use his face but which he says is using an artificial intelligence (AI) version of him, without his authorisation. The two-time Oscar winner wrote: “Beware!! There’s a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI…
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Sir Brian May ‘immensely proud’ to be part of Osiris-Rex asteroid sample team | Ents & Arts News
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Sir Brian May has said he is “immensely proud” to be part of the team who successfully collected NASA’s first asteroid samples from deep space. A capsule containing around 250g of rocks and dust collected from asteroid Bennu touched down in the Utah desert near Salt Lake City on Sunday. Earlier in the day, the…
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‘Why’d it have to be snakes?’ – New species of serpent named after Harrison Ford | Ents & Arts News
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A new species of snake has been named after Harrison Ford. The reptile, known scientifically as Tachymenoides harrisonfordi, was found in Peru. It has been named after Ford to honour the veteran actor’s environmental work. Ford, who is vice chair of non-profit group Conservation International, said it was “humbling”. “The snake’s got eyes you can…
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Is this the future of comedy? The AI acts taking to the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe | Ents & Arts News
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It’s arguably the biggest existential threat facing humanity, so you’d think artificial intelligence (AI) might be an unlikely source for punchlines… but not at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Instead, an invasion is under way in the city, led by Vanessa 5000. Clown Courtney Pauroso’s invention, described on her posters as: “Artificially intelligent. Genuinely stupid. ChatGPT…
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Traditional TV sees biggest fall in viewers since Ofcom records began | Ents & Arts News
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Viewers are switching off traditional TV at record rates, according to a new Ofcom report. With more competition than ever from streamers, the proportion of people watching a programme on broadcast TV each week dropped from 83% in 2021 to 79% in 2022 – the biggest decline since records began, the watchdog said. Younger viewers…
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Jake Paul Ladbrokes tweet banned for being ‘irresponsible’ | Ents & Arts News
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An “irresponsible” tweet by Ladbrokes has been banned for featuring YouTube star Jake Paul. A post in February featured an image of the YouTuber and professional boxer with the caption: “@TommyTNTFury beat @JakePaul by split decision last night. So, we’ve got to ask the question… What’s next for Jake Paul? Vote here now.” At the…
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Grammys boss Harvey Mason Junior says music ‘with AI-created elements’ is ‘absolutely eligible for entry’ | Ents & Arts News
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The boss of the company behind the Grammys has clarified the ceremony’s stance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry. Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason Junior said: “AI, or music that contains AI-created elements is absolutely eligible for entry and for consideration for Grammy nomination. Period”. It follows new…
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Secret Invasion: Marvel criticised for using AI to make new show’s credits artwork | Ents & Arts News
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Marvel has been criticised for using AI to generate the artwork during the opening credits of its new series. Secret Invasion, the latest entry in the company’s cinematic universe, premiered on Disney+ on Wednesday. As is custom with many of the franchise’s shows, episodes open with the names of the cast and production crew against…