Rare Somali Cat Looks Like He Crawled Out of a Volcano

You know when a cat walks into a room, and you immediately stop what you’re doing? That is Kieran. No buildup, no explanation ...

Slopaganda wars: how (and why) the US and Iran are flooding the zone with viral AI‑generated noise

Even obviously fake propaganda videos can influence viewers – and erode their trust in all kinds of information.
The New York Times

Ukraine to Make Drone Videos Available for Training A.I. Models

Despite ethical concerns about using battlefield videos to train artificial intelligence, Ukraine’s defense ministry said it needs to improve A.I. targeting to compete with Russia. By Andrew E. Kramer ...
TechCrunch

Adobe Firefly’s video editor can now automatically create a first draft from footage

The video editor in Adobe Firefly is getting a new feature called Quick Cut that uses AI to edit footage and B-roll to create a first draft of the final video based on user instructions. Typically, ...
RealClearPolitics

Vance: We Would Like Reparations From Minnesota "For Allowing Somali Fraudsters To Steal Billions"

In an interview with FOX News host Lara Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance responded to calls from Minnesota leaders for ICE reparations by demanding reparations from the state for "allowing Somali ...
The Verge

AI can’t make good video game worlds yet, and it might never be able to

Project Genie is an underwhelming glimpse into what may come. Project Genie is an underwhelming glimpse into what may come. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The ...
The Baltimore Sun

Right-wing influencers target Somali child care centers after viral Minneapolis video

It all began after a viral video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis: strangers peering through windows, right-wing journalists showing up outside homes, influencers hurling ...