The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is leveraging artificial intelligence tools from Google and Adobe to create training and public awareness videos. According to a report, DHS's Science and Technology Directorate is using Google's VideoPoet and Adobe's Premiere Pro AI features to generate and edit video content more efficiently. The initiative aims to produce materials …
A new report investigates the emergence of online marketplaces where customers can commission custom, non-consensual AI-generated deepfake videos and images of real women. These platforms, often operating on the open web or through encrypted channels, allow users to submit photos of a specific person—frequently sourced from social media—and receive a bespoke, sexually explicit deepfake in …
This edition of The Download covers two significant technological developments. The first is a major clinical trial for a new gene therapy aimed at treating a form of inherited blindness, representing a promising step forward for genetic medicine. The second focuses on efforts to bridge the persistent digital divide, highlighting new initiatives and technologies designed …
This article from MIT Technology Review covers two distinct technology topics. The first part explores the 'Vitalism' movement, a growing trend where individuals use technology to meticulously track and optimize their personal health and biological data, aiming to extend lifespan and enhance well-being. The second part examines a critical privacy concern emerging from advanced AI …
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is leveraging artificial intelligence tools from Google and Adobe to create training and public awareness videos. This initiative aims to produce content more efficiently and at a lower cost than traditional video production methods. The AI-generated videos are intended for internal training programs and public service announcements, covering topics …
The article examines two major technology trends of 2025. First, it details the ongoing correction in the artificial intelligence sector, where inflated expectations are meeting the practical realities of deployment, cost, and technical limitations. This shift is prompting more measured investment and a focus on tangible applications over speculative potential. Second, it explores the growing …
A group of researchers and technologists, often labeled 'AI doomers,' continue to warn about the existential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence, despite facing criticism and accusations of alarmism. Their core argument is that as AI systems approach or surpass human-level intelligence, they could become uncontrollable and pose a catastrophic threat to humanity. Proponents advocate …
