The more you use generative AI the less you'll be able to rely on those critical thinking skills, according to a Microsoft study. [@404media](
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Microsoft Study Finds AI Makes Human Cognition “Atrophied and Unprepared”
Researchers find that the more people use AI at their job, the less critical thinking they use.
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Social media's "kindness influencers" are growing in popularity, but their videos showing them offering hugs, flowers and money are attracting a fair bit of criticism online.
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Why do kindness influencers get criticised?
Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work.
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Sales of Tesla cars are plummeting in Germany. January saw a 59% decrease year-on-year according to the country's Federal Motor Transport Authority, while the wider EV market was up 54% in the same time period. [@euronews](
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Germans say no to Teslas as CEO Elon Musk voices support for far-right
Sales plummeted in Germany after the billionaire expressed his support for the far-right in the country. Sales of Tesla electric vehicles also fell...
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Cnet's Katelyn Chedraoui talks with Kent Keirsey, CEO of AI creation platform Invoke, about copyrighting an image made entirely with AI and what challenges there are to consider with the use of AI in art.
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This Company Got a Copyright for an Image Made Entirely With AI. Here's How
The image, called A Single Piece of American Cheese, was created using Invoke's AI editing platform.
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UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."
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French President Emmanuel Macron showcased AI-generated deepfakes during an AI summit in Paris today to highlight the use of the rapidly developing technology. Macron's image has been used to insert him into a 1980s Euro disco hit, an influencer's hair tutorial and depicts him as a TV action hero.
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Macron's deepfakes raise questions over AI use
The French president posted a montage of parodies featuring himself to promote an AI Summit in Paris.
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In a first, luxury auction giant Christie's is set to host an event entirely comprised of artworks made with AI later this month. [@DecryptMedia](
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'Augmented Intelligence': Christie’s Reveals First Auction Dedicated to AI Art - Decrypt
The Christie's auction kicks off on February 20 and features works from artists including Refik Anadol, Pinar Van Arman, and Claire Silver.
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With Google Play and Apple's App Store still barring TikTok downloads in the US., the Chinese short-form video app is now offering Android users a chance to download it from its own website.
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TikTok now offers its Android app for download outside of Google Play
Android users can sideload TikTok now.
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