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(ScienceDaily) - A new kind of political threat may be emerging, and it is far less visible than protests or traditional voter manipulation. Researchers warn that highly realistic AI-controlled personas could soon play a major role in shaping public opinion and influencing democratic systems.

A recent policy forum paper published in Science describes how large groups of AI-generated personas can convincingly imitate human behavior online. These systems can enter digital communities, participate in discussions, and influence viewpoints at extraordinary speed. Unlike earlier bot networks, these AI agents can coordinate instantly, respond to feedback, and maintain consistent narratives across thousands of accounts. Read more

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The Oscars have implemented new rules prohibiting the use of AI-generated actors and writing in films submitted for consideration. This move reflects a growing concern within the entertainment industry regarding the ethical and creative implications of artificial intelligence.

Sources: TAAFT - There's An AI For That

Elon Musk's Grok AI has added a new voice cloning feature. This enhancement allows the AI to replicate and generate speech in various voices, expanding its potential applications in areas like personalized assistance, content creation, and accessibility.

Sources: TAAFT - There's An AI For That

OpenAI has launched OpenAI Academy, offering free courses to educate individuals on various aspects of artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to democratize access to AI knowledge and skills, fostering broader understanding and application of AI technologies.

Sources: TAAFT - There's An AI For That

China has demonstrated significant progress in its AI chip capabilities, with the DeepSeek V4 model, a 1.6 trillion-parameter model, running on Huawei's domestic Ascend chips. This development suggests China has overcome Western export controls through brute-force hardware scaling, radical software optimization, and state-backed economic willpower, with DeepSeek V4 matching or beating Western models on key benchmarks at much lower API prices.

Sources: Superintelligence

IBM has launched "Bob," a full-lifecycle AI development partner currently utilized by 80,000 of its employees. Early adopters have reported a significant reduction in development cycles, cutting 30-day upgrades down to just 3 days, demonstrating its potential to enhance enterprise AI application development.

Sources: The AI Report

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