5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI peddling false medical claims, Amazon’s AI companion, and more
AI app offers Taylor Swift $2 million to become virtual girlfriend; Authors outraged as AI trains on their books without consent; AI-generated 'Doctors' on social media peddling false medical claims; Uttar Pradesh govt approves 100+ AI and blockchain research studies- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.
AI app DreamGF.ai has offered Taylor Swift $2 million to use her likeness on its platform. The app enables users to interact with AI-generated chatbot-style girlfriends and create content with their likenesses. DreamGF.ai emphasises responsible AI integration in entertainment. The offer is specifically for using Swift's image in a dignified and reverent manner within the chatbot program, according to a Forbes report.
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Nearly 200,000 books are utilised to train AI under the Books3 system, without authors' consent. These pirated ebooks encompass various genres and serve as crucial training data for generative AI systems. Authors, discovering their works involved, have expressed anger and helplessness. They argue that books hold immense personal value, and their unauthorised use in AI training is akin to theft. Legal action against companies like Meta is underway due to this contentious practice, CNN reported.
On social media, AI-generated bots posing as doctors often spread false medical advice. One Facebook bot claimed chia seeds could "get diabetes under control," amassing significant engagement. While chia seeds offer health benefits, no scientific evidence supports their use as a diabetes cure. This deceptive video not only disseminated false information but also featured a counterfeit doctor. Such AI-generated "doctors" frequently share misleading health and beauty
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