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Video screenshot via Channel 1 Humanity’s accomplishments and consequences are being presented at the table by non-humans in an unexpected step for the world of news broadcasting. Channel 1, set to launch in 2024, aims to break traditional norms with AI-generated newsreaders instead of human anchors. More than just replacing the human element, this network aims to deliver tailored and personalized news in nearly any language while offering a unique blend of information and entertainment. Read full article

Image courtesy of NORD DDB McDonald’s in Sweden is finally giving the iconic Big Mac a signature taste of fame, quite literally, with its very own autograph. Despite its global renown, the Big Mac, a staple since 1967, had never had a personal signature—until now. With the help of hundreds of thousands of devoted fans and the magic of artificial intelligence, and conceptualization by advertising agency NORD DDB, this edible superstar now boasts an autograph as unique as its taste. Read full article

Image via Casio America / PR Newswire Casio is stepping into the future with a golden flourish, celebrating G-SHOCK’s 40th anniversary with the G-D001, a gem of a timepiece that fuses traditional human expertise and artificial intelligence. Read full article

Image via Meta The old Facebook wall photos you’ve forgotten about may have been of value to Meta, which is stepping up its game in the world of artificial intelligence with the launch of Imagine with Meta AI, its new AI image generator. Read full article

Image courtesy of Adobe Adobe foresees soothing visuals, enchanting scenes, merged realities, and a dash of retro magic dominating screens and spaces in its 2024 Creative Trends Report. The annual forecast, tapping into global data and consumer patterns for the seventh year, delivers four key themes—‘Calming Rhythms,’ ‘Wonder and Joy’, ‘Dynamic Dimensions’, and ‘The New Nostalgia’—poised to influence photography, videography, social media content, and more. Read full article

Images via Looking Glass Go If only you had a friend to talk to at the drop of a hat. Oh, but there is—and they may be literally right under your nose. The Looking Glass Go is the world’s first portable holographic display, and it serves as a pocket-sized portal to a world of spatial memories. With generative artificial intelligence, it can interact with you, too. Read full article

Image generated on AI Oxford Languages has selected “rizz” as its Word of the Year for 2023, a popular slang term signifying one’s ability to attract others through charm and style. Read full article

Photo 202449293 © Michele Ursi | Dreamstime.com Uber Eats’ customers are sizzling the app for marketing a restaurant’s menu with unappetizing imagery that appears to have been cooked up by artificial intelligence. Read full article

Image via Apple Every year, Apple shines a spotlight on apps and games that redefine the digital landscape through its App Store Awards, and 2023 is no exception. With smartphones becoming Swiss Army knives for everything from productivity to entertainment, developers are being celebrated for pushing the boundaries of what our devices can do. These 14 winners, chosen by the tech giant’s editorial team, have been lauded for enriching lives, fostering creativity, and offering transformative experiences. Read full article

Photo 157185251 © Antonio Guillem | Dreamstime.com Memes, the internet’s universal language of humor, are getting a dynamic makeover. Thanks to generative artificial intelligence, iconic memes like ‘distracted boyfriend’ and ‘overly attached girlfriend’ are coming to life, morphing from static images into animated vignettes. This fresh twist on online gags is the latest craze in the digital realm, offering a blend of nostalgia and cutting-edge technology. It is a meme in and of itself. Read full article

Image via Amazon Amazon is hopping aboard the artificial intelligence image generator train, unveiling its own tool that transforms text prompts into striking visuals. Read full article

As the Christmas season approaches, a time typically associated with joy and togetherness, sometimes not all family members or friends are on speaking terms. To address this “s(no)w laughing matter,” Moonpig has stepped in with a creative solution to thaw the frosty holiday relationships. The card retailer’s newly launched Smart Text tool promises to make writing Christmas cards not only easier but more meaningful this year. This innovative feature, accessible in the editor toolbar, allows users to type in a short prompt with details about the card recipient, the occasion, and even inside jokes or specific interests. Read full article

Photo 203614294 © Nadezhda Mikhalitskaia | Dreamstime.com Imagine taking a glance at something and being able to figure out its skeleton and guts at once. Well, this is practically what this new artificial intelligence tool, called Screenshot-to-Code, is said to be able to do. It studies screenshots of a website or application interface and, with the magic of the algorithm, turns what is seemingly face value into actual code. Read full article

Photo 107611208 © Vladra14 | Dreamstime.com There’s no one word that can define the whirlwind that has been 2023, but Merriam-Webster has tried, just as it has done every other year. The dictionary’s much-anticipated 2023 Word of the Year is “authentic,” a term that reverberates even louder amid the age of artificial intelligence and a time when truth and fiction become harder to separate. Read full article

Image generated on AI With the internet, stories and images can travel across the globe in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, however, what seems like an incredible discovery may turn out to be an act of deception powered by artificial intelligence. Such was the case with an image that recently went viral, claiming to depict a “rare photograph of Mona Lisa and Leonardo da Vinci taken in Florence in 1504.” Read full article

Foreground photo 124442812 © Ales Utouka | Dreamstime.com, background generated on AI Remember the era when everyone pretended to dance like robots? Amplify those skills by about a hundredfold, and you’ve got this waitress. Read full article

Image generated on AI An all-seeing AI? Before the coming of AI Jesus, there was the Way of the Future church, which was founded in 2015 by former Google and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski as a unique congregation dedicated to the worship of artificial intelligence. Read full article

The Insta360 Ace Pro, engineered in collaboration with Leica, is making waves in the world of action capture by bringing artificial intelligence to the forefront of video creation, enhancing the way creators capture, edit, and share their experiences. One of the standout features of the Ace Pro is its auto-editing capability. When turned on, the device’s assistant automatically analyzes the video, highlights the key moments, and allows users to merge them into a recap or select individual clips. This feature not only saves time but also reduces the storage space required for unwanted footage— with an edited, ready-to-share highlight reel waiting to be viewed in the application. Read full article

Bugatti recently unveiled the Bolide, a track-only hypersports car that boasts an interior that draws from the world of motorsport and is enhanced by artificial intelligence technology. Crafted with a lightweight and high-strength monocoque, the vehicle allows for an innovative seating position, optimizing the driver and passenger alignment in the car just like professional racers. Impressively, not a single part or trim level of the Bolide is shared with the famed Chiron family. Read full article

Images via Vestiaire Collective / PR Newswire and Vestiaire Collective Vestiaire Collective, a renowned luxury resale platform, is taking down the fabric of waste by extending its ban on fast-fashion brands to include major players like Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap, H&M, Zara, UNIQLO, Urban Outfitters, and Mango. This move is part of a three-year initiative aimed at eradicating fast fashion from its marketplace. Read full article

Ever entered the kitchen to make a sandwich only to find that there’s no more peanut butter left? Well, knowing the angst that accompanies this all-too-familiar scenario, Kraft Peanut Butter has launched a creative solution to address the issue. Utilizing artificial intelligence technology, the brand has developed a platform that offers a unique and convenient way for consumers to replenish their peanut butter supply. Read full article

This year, Microsoft is looking to celebrate the holiday season—a time of diverse traditions and unique memories—in a novel way with the help of artificial intelligence. The technology giant has invited individuals to share personal holiday stories to be transformed into digital art through the power of Microsoft Designer. Transmedia artist Ellie Pritts has played a pivotal role in this project. Using the shared holiday stories as inspiration, Pritts crafted them into prompts and turned these narratives into visual masterpieces. Read full article

Image via Pixelcut Need your products to come out of the shadows and into your customers’ sight? Here’s an instant fix by online photo editor Pixelcut, which has rolled out a new feature called ‘AI Shadows’. Read full article

Adidas has introduced the FUSSBALLLIEBE Official Match Ball for the upcoming UEFA EURO 2024. Meaning “love of soccer,” the creation will be the first to bring Connected Ball Technology to the competition. Intriguingly, this special ball has been engineered to provide greater accuracy in play. Upon first glance, one will notice its unique design features a “precision shell” 20-piece panel shape, complemented by strategically placed deboss grooves on the outer shell. Read full article

Illustrations 297677818, 283175153, 291280580 © Stockeeco | Dreamstime.com Microsoft is steering clear of the dog house after its Bing Image Creator tool became the catalyst for a viral social media trend involving AI-generated movie posters inspired by Disney and Pixar films. Read full article