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ChatGPT moves to Astra in 6, but is it any smarter?
ChatGPT is talking about the next big thing in AI, and saying version six can match humans. Are we really there?
AI music will miss out on top charts in Australia
Artists using AI to make music won’t quite get hit the top charts locally, as the Australian recording industry sets out rules regarding where AI is used.
Norton reveals a world of scams and threats
The world can be a scary place, thanks in part to all the internet nasties going around. But if you need visual confirmation, Norton and its parent company Gen have you sorted with a 3D guide and a threat map.
No, it’s not you: Google might be down
A Wednesday afternoon in August may mean struggles doing anything with the name “Google” in it. No, it’s not just you, because Google Drive, Google Workspace, and Google Mail are all in struggle city.
ChatGPT builds a safer “teen” mode
Your kids and teens are using the internet, and they’re probably using AI, as well. So OpenAI is building a version just for them.
eBay turns to AI to make listing easier
If you’re struggling to get the words out to describe what it is you’re trying to get rid of, or even something you just want to sell, eBay has a solution as AI comes to selling.
AI watermarking means text can be checked
Anyone using AI to write for them may want to pay close attention: your work is about to be watermarked, and systems will in fact know. Human may not.
Can scams come in from real, known businesses?
It’s not just unknown addresses. Companies you know and use in your day to day can be just as responsible for sending you threats you can fall for.
Spotify adds AI labels on suspected artists
Unsure if what you’re listening to is legitimately a real artist or something made by a machine and a prompt? Spotify now has a label for that. And some rules.
