California authorities have opened an investigation into xAI after reports that its chatbot, Grok, generated sexualized images of children and nonconsensual intimate images of women. Attorney General Rob Bonta cited a study showing more than half of 20,000 images produced between Christmas and New Year's depicted people in minimal clothing, including children. Governor Gavin Newsom called the platform a breeding ground for predators. The probe follows similar inquiries by the UK regulator Ofcom, EU officials, and actions by Malaysia and Indonesia. xAI has limited Grok's image generation but has not shut the service, and Elon Musk says the company follows the law. Leia mais →

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Ben Ray Lujan and Edward Markey have sent a letter to Apple and Google demanding the removal of X and its AI tool Grok from their app stores. The senators cite the creation of explicit images of women and children by Grok, which they say violates both companies’ terms of service. They note that Apple and Google have previously acted quickly to remove apps that posed legal risks, and they urge a similarly swift response to the harmful content generated by Grok. The request comes amid growing international scrutiny, including actions by Indonesia, Malaysia and the UK’s Ofcom. Leia mais →

Instagram head Adam Mosseri highlighted the rapid rise of AI‑generated images and the growing difficulty of distinguishing real photos from synthetic ones. He cautioned that the platform must adapt quickly, emphasizing the need for new credibility signals, cryptographic photo signing, and clearer labeling of AI content. Mosseri also urged camera makers to help verify authenticity at capture and called for tools that empower creators to compete with fully AI‑produced media. Leia mais →

Artificial intelligence tools have moved from novelty to daily utility, influencing how people view images, trust online content, organize their homes, interact with customer service, and even write. As AI models become more sophisticated, users now double‑check realistic photos, scrutinize AI‑generated articles, leverage voice assistants for household inventory, rely on smarter support bots, and adjust punctuation habits to avoid AI‑style markers. These shifts illustrate both the convenience AI brings and the new vigilance required to navigate a world where synthetic content blends seamlessly with reality. Leia mais →

Google has added a feature to its Gemini mobile app that lets users upload an image and ask whether it was created by Google AI. The tool relies on SynthID, an invisible watermark applied to AI‑generated images since 2023, and also displays a visible Gemini sparkle watermark on images from the free and Google AI Pro tiers. Users can simply type a query like “was this image generated by Google AI?” and receive a response based on the watermark detection and Gemini’s reasoning. The system does not detect non‑Google AI images, which lack the SynthID mark, but can still offer visual‑clue estimates. Google says the feature is a step toward clearer identification of AI‑created content. Leia mais →

Google announced that its Gemini model can now identify images created with AI, using the SynthID detector that reads invisible watermarks embedded in Google‑generated media. The tool, which moves out of private beta, can confirm whether an image was produced by Google’s own AI but cannot verify content from other providers. Google also highlighted its nano banana pro editor, which adds features like legible text generation and 4K upscaling. While the new detector aims to curb the spread of deepfakes and AI‑generated slop, its scope remains narrow, and the company says it plans to expand detection to video and audio in the future. Leia mais →

A new social‑media craze lets users create AI‑generated images of their present self hugging a childhood version of themselves. The "hug your younger self" or "hug baby me" trend, popular on Instagram and TikTok, relies on Google Gemini’s image‑generation capabilities accessed through the Nano Banana tool. Participants upload two solo photos—one current and one from childhood—and craft specific prompts, often invoking Polaroid aesthetics. The resulting pictures are described as realistic, nostalgic, and emotionally resonant, prompting widespread sharing, personal reflection, and plans to use the images as wallpapers or keepsakes. Leia mais →

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the AI image generator Midjourney, accusing the company of repeatedly producing unauthorized copies of its copyrighted characters. The complaint alleges that Midjourney’s tools generate countless infringing images and videos, even when prompts do not specifically name the characters. Warner Bros. Discovery claims the AI service is exploiting its intellectual property to attract subscribers and seeks a court order to halt the alleged violations. Leia mais →

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the AI image generator Midjourney, accusing the company of repeatedly producing unauthorized copies of its copyrighted characters. The complaint alleges that Midjourney’s tools generate countless infringing images and videos, even when prompts do not specifically name the characters. Warner Bros. Discovery claims the AI service is exploiting its intellectual property to attract subscribers and seeks a court order to halt the alleged violations. Leia mais →

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the AI image generator Midjourney, accusing the company of repeatedly producing unauthorized copies of its copyrighted characters. The complaint alleges that Midjourney’s tools generate countless infringing images and videos, even when prompts do not specifically name the characters. Warner Bros. Discovery claims the AI service is exploiting its intellectual property to attract subscribers and seeks a court order to halt the alleged violations. Leia mais →

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the AI image generator Midjourney, accusing the company of repeatedly producing unauthorized copies of its copyrighted characters. The complaint alleges that Midjourney’s tools generate countless infringing images and videos, even when prompts do not specifically name the characters. Warner Bros. Discovery claims the AI service is exploiting its intellectual property to attract subscribers and seeks a court order to halt the alleged violations. Leia mais →

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the AI image generator Midjourney, accusing the company of repeatedly producing unauthorized copies of its copyrighted characters. The complaint alleges that Midjourney’s tools generate countless infringing images and videos, even when prompts do not specifically name the characters. Warner Bros. Discovery claims the AI service is exploiting its intellectual property to attract subscribers and seeks a court order to halt the alleged violations. Leia mais →