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Concerns over data usage in AI development

Apple, NVidia and Anthropic have reportedly used transcripts from YouTube videos to train AI models without permission.
2 hours ago
VIDEO:  Concerns over data usage in AI development
July 16, 2024 at 11:18 AM

Hong Kong testing its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned steps to block access

Hong Kong’s innovation minister says the government is testing its own ChatGPT-style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, after OpenAI decided to take extra steps to block access from unsupported regions lik...
July 16, 2024 at 11:18 AM
FILE - The OpenAI logo is displayed on a cellphone with an image on a computer monitor generated by ChatGPT's Dall-E text-to-image model, Dec. 8, 2023, in Boston. Hong Kong’s government is testing out the city's own ChatGPT-style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said Saturday, July 13, 2024, on a radio show, after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other regions it does not support. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
July 11, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Two journalists tried ChatGPT. Then, they sued to protect the 'written word'

When two octogenarian buddies named Nick discovered that ChatGPT might be stealing and repurposing a lifetime of their work, they tapped a son-in-law to sue the companies behind the artificial intelligence chatbot
July 11, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Nick Gage talks with his longtime friend Nicholas Basbanes, left, in Gage's library, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Grafton, Mass. When the two authors and retired newspaper journalists found out that ChatGPT might be stealing and repurposing a lifetime of their work, they tapped a son-in-law to sue the companies behind the artificial intelligence chatbot. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
July 10, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Tax prep company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of AI-focused reorganization plan

Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday that includes laying off about 10% of its workforce
July 10, 2024 at 3:34 PM
FILE - Intuit TurboTax packages are seen on display in a Costco Warehouse, Jan. 26, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday, July 10, 2024, that includes laying off about 10% of its workforce. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
July 10, 2024 at 1:12 PM

Microsoft quits OpenAI board seat as antitrust scrutiny of AI pacts intensifies

Microsoft has relinquished its seat on the board of OpenAI, saying its participation is no longer needed because the ChatGPT maker has improved its governance since being roiled by boardroom chaos last year
July 10, 2024 at 1:12 PM
FILE - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, left, appears onstage with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at OpenAI's first developer conference, on Nov. 6, 2023, in San Francisco. Microsoft has quit its seat on the board of OpenAI, saying its role is no longer needed because the ChatGPT maker has improved its governance since being roiled by boardroom chaos last year. In a letter sent on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Microsoft confirmed it was resigning, “effective immediately,” from its role as an observer on the board. (AP Photo/Barbara Ortutay, File)
July 2, 2024 at 4:41 PM

A look at AI workout trainers

With the technology growing in popularity, people are using it to create customized workouts. ABC News' Becky Worley tries out a few options on the market.
July 2, 2024 at 4:41 PM
VIDEO: A look at AI workout trainers
July 2, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Meta updates its ‘Made with AI’ labels

The parent of Facebook and Instagram says the old label did not provide enough context.
July 2, 2024 at 4:40 PM
VIDEO:  Facebook and Instagram parent Meta updated its ‘Made with AI’ labels
June 27, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Randy Travis, wife Mary talk his AI music comeback, American Music Fairness Act

The singer and his wife testified on Capitol Hill regarding the bill.
June 27, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Randy Travis and his wife, Mary Travis met with lawmakers and testified on Capitol Hill regarding the American Music Fairness Act.
June 25, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Shares of AI giant Nvidia have plummeted. Here's why.

After becoming the largest company, Nvidia lost more than $500 billion in value.
June 25, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during Computex 2024 in Taipei on June 4, 2024.
June 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Record labels sue AI companies claiming copyright infringement

ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses the rise of AI technology and how generating fake songs poses trouble for the future.
June 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM
VIDEO: Record labels sue AI companies claiming copyright infringement
June 25, 2024 at 12:11 PM

Music industry clashes with AI

Universal, Warner and Sony Music Groups have sued AI startups Suno AI and Udio for allegedly using copyrighted recordings without permission.
June 25, 2024 at 12:11 PM
VIDEO:  Music industry clashes with AI
1 month ago

Buyer Beware! Booking.com warns users of AI travel scams

According to a new report, the site has seen up to a 900% increase in travel scams, many of which may have used A.I. tech. ABC News’ Zohreen Shah shares more on what consumers should watch out for.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Buyer Beware! Booking.com warns users of AI travel scams
1 month ago

TikTok introducing AI avatars

The "Symphony" program allows brands to create AI-generated avatars of real influencers and actors to sell their products. ABC News' Emanuelle Saliba joins the show to explain how the program works.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTok introducing AI avatars
1 month ago

"Code Dependent" by Madhumita Murgia flips the script on AI

Author Madhumita Murgia discusses the impact and involvement of artificial intelligence in our daily lives in her book "Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Madhumita Murgia dissects AI from the human level in her book 'Code-Dependent'
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Retail sales stagger while TikTok introduces AI avatar ads

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous reports on the latest economic trends.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Retail sales stagger while TikTik introduces AI avatar ads
1 month ago

New AI tool behind viral memes sweeping the internet

From a meme of the Pope wearing a puffer coat to famous paintings brought to life, the Dream Machine, created by tech company Luma, is a new tool that allows users to turn images into videos.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New AI tool behind viral memes sweeping the internet
1 month ago

Apple reveals artificial intelligence to power your Siri

The company announced its big move into AI during its WWDC 2024 conference keynote.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Apple reveals artificial intelligence to power your Siri
1 month ago

Why Apple decided to add artificial intelligence

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with CNET technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti about why Apple is partnering with Open AI and the biggest concerns for retaining privacy.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Why Apple decided to add artificial intelligence
1 month ago

Sounding the alarm about AI

Current and former employees at two major tech firms are warning about the potential risks of artificial intelligence, calling for more transparency in the industry.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Sounding the alarm about AI
1 month ago

Google announces changes to AI Overviews, a search feature with big implications

The new search feature has delivered 'odd and erroneous' responses, Google said.
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A Google logo is displayed on a smartphone with Artificial Intelligence symbol on the background, March 3, 2024.
2 months ago

Chromebooks get AI boost

Google is introducing Gemini and AI tools to new models.
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VIDEO:  Chromebooks get AI boost
2 months ago

Scarlett Johansson criticizes OpenAI for alleged use of likeness

In a statement, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies the voice is based on Johansson's likeness. Our panel explores the technology, her allegation and OpenAI's response.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Scarlett Johansson criticizes OpenAI for alleged use of likeness
2 months ago

Scarlett Johansson calls out OpenAI

Plus, jury deliberations will start next week in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and later, our panel screams for ice cream.
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VIDEO: Scarlett Johansson calls out OpenAI
2 months ago

Urgent warning on the impact of AI on 2024 election

The Department of Homeland Security says the technology offers opportunities for bad actors to undermine our democratic system.
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VIDEO:
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Scarlett Johansson denounces OpenAI's 'Sky' assistant for sounding like her

After a scathing rebuke from Johansson, OpenAI said it has suspended the release of "Sky" on its platforms.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Scarlett Johansson denounces OpenAI's 'Sky' assistant for sounding 'eerily similar' to her
2 months ago

Scarlett Johansson slams Open AI over using her likeness

The actress called out Sam Altman, the CEO of Open AI, claiming he gave his company’s new A.I. personal assistant, known as “Sky," a strikingly familiar voice as hers.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Scarlett Johansson slams Open AI over using her likeness
2 months ago

Scarlett Johansson reacts to OpenAI using similar voice as org 'pauses' Sky voice

Scarlett Johansson is speaking out about the use of a similar voice to hers on OpenAI's new ChatGPT system.
2 months ago
Scarlett Johansson attends the Clooney Foundation for Justice's 2023 Albie Awards at New York Public Library on Sept. 28, 2023 in New York City.
2 months ago

AI program helps to teach UCLA students about business

UCLA professor uses AI to teach his students and grade their comprehension.
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A view of Royce Hall at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) campus, July 31, 2023, in Los Angeles.
2 months ago

Homeland Security warns of threats to election posed by AI

The threat posed by artificial intelligence programs is real and creates a serious challenge going into the 2024 election, according to a new federal assessment.
2 months ago
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on worldwide threats, at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 2, 2024.
2 months ago

2 largest AI companies to debut latest skills

ABC News contributor Mike Muse drops by to talk about the latest developments from Google and OpenAI.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 2 largest AI companies to debut latest skills
2 months ago

'Overlooked' workers who train AI can face harsh conditions, advocates say

Millions of workers worldwide help assemble vast amounts of training data, and can often face harsh conditions, advocates say.
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'Overlooked' workers who train AI can face harsh conditions, advocates say
2 months ago

'Overlooked' workers who train AI can face harsh conditions, advocates say

Millions of workers worldwide help assemble vast amounts of AI training data.
2 months ago
'Overlooked' workers who train AI can face harsh conditions, advocates say
2 months ago

Sen. Schumer unveils bipartisan plan to control AI

The Democratic senator says $32 billion is needed for research and development “to cement America’s dominance in AI.”
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The Democratic senator says $32 billion is needed for research and development “to cement America’s dominance in AI.”
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Senators unveil 'roadmap' for government-funded AI research, regulation

The bipartisan group recommends spending $32 billion over several years.
2 months ago
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, flanked by the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group Sen. Todd Young, Sen. Martin Heinrich, and Sen. Mike Rounds, holds a news conference on Artificial Intelligence in the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on May 15, 2024.
2 months ago

Battle of the bots: Google’s Gemini vs OpenAI’s ChatGPT

New AI advancements continue to pour into the marketplace.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Battle of the bots: Google’s Gemini vs OpenAI’s ChatGPT
2 months ago

Turning AI on its head in a university classroom

ABC News’ Zohreen Shah embeds with a UCLA business class that’s ditching textbooks and texts, instead using an AI software to judge student comprehension.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Turning AI on its head in a university classroom
2 months ago

OpenAI announces new version of AI language model that fuels ChatGPT

The model eliminates lag in response time and allows for user interruption.
2 months ago
The OpenAI ChatGPT logo is being displayed on a smartphone screen in Athens, Greece, Jan. 22, 2024.
2 months ago

How to leverage artificial intelligence for your career

ABC News' Alexis Christoforous shares expert advice on how workers can embrace learning new technology in the age of AI and become more marketable in today's labor market.
2 months ago
VIDEO: How to leverage artificial intelligence for your career
2 months ago

Witness executive director says we need ‘access to the tools to detect' AI media

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Sam Gregory, the executive director of human rights organization Witness, on the proliferation of deepfakes and TikTok rolling out labels for AI content.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Witness executive director says we need ‘access to the tools to detect' AI media
2 months ago

Biden announces $3 billion AI data center investment

White House director of science and technology policy, Arati Prabhakar, joins the show.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Biden announces $3 billion AI data center investment
2 months ago

Biden praises Microsoft’s plan to build an AI data center in Wisconsin

The president announced Microsoft’s plan to build a $3.3 billion data center in southeast Wisconsin.
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The president announced Microsoft’s plan to build a $3.3 billion data center in southeast Wisconsin.
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What to know about the new AI data center in Wisconsin

The $3 billion investment by Microsoft is expected to add 2,000 permanent jobs.
2 months ago
President Joe Biden speaks about his Investing in America agenda at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, May 2, 2024.
2 months ago

Microsoft and LinkedIn talk AI in the workplace

Microsoft's Satya Nadella and LinkedIn's Ryan Roslansky speak exclusively to "GMA" about what artificial intelligence means for your job and how it's impacting the way we work now.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Microsoft and LinkedIn CEOs talk AI in the workplace
2 months ago

Artificial intelligence is showing up in more gadgets, to mixed reviews

Artificial intelligence is showing up in more gadgets, to mixed reviews.
2 months ago
A Rabbit R1 and a Humane AI Pin are arranged on a table alongside their charging and carrying cases, April 29, 2024.
3 months ago

AI making it easier to carry out chemical, biological, nuclear attacks: DHS

A new report cites a lack of regulations in chemical and biological enforcement.
3 months ago
A Department of Homeland Security seal on a podium at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters, Mar. 13, 2024.
3 months ago

AI making it easier to carry out chemical, biological, nuclear attacks: DHS

A new report cites a lack of regulations in chemical and biological enforcement.
3 months ago
A new report cites a lack of regulations in chemical and biological enforcement.
3 months ago

Boss framed by artificial intelligence?

A school official in Maryland is accused of retaliating against the principal with a recording of a fake racist rant in a duplication of his boss’s voice. ABC News' Andrea Fujii explains.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Boss framed by artificial intelligence?
3 months ago

High school athletic director used AI to create racist audio of principal: Police

Dazhon Darien allegedly retaliated against Eric Eisworth, investigators said.
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Dazhon Darien allegedly retaliated against Eric Eisworth, investigators said.
3 months ago

High school athletic director used AI to create fake racist rant of principal: Police

A Baltimore high school athletic director was arrested after he allegedly used artificial intelligence to create a hoax centered on the school's principal, police said.
3 months ago
In this Jan. 30, 2024, file photo, the sign for Pikesville High School is shown in Pikesville, Maryland.
3 months ago

Will.i.am’s brings in an AI-generated co-host for new SiriusXM show

Seven-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Will.i.am joins ABC News to share more about his new pop culture podcast, "Will.i.am Presents: The FYI Show," with AI-generated co-host QD Pi.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Will.i.am’s brings in an AI-generated co-host for new SiriusXM show