YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has a clear message for OpenAI: using the platform's videos to train AI models (like Sora) without permission is a "clear violation" of YouTube's terms of service. Continue Reading →
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Deepfakes are all fun and games until a synthetic Taylor Swift starts promising free cookware on TikTok – then it requires Federal legislation. Continue Reading →
I started working on an AI music project a few weeks ago, and I have been building a tech stack and workflow to take published songs and super-automate the process of arranging and producing them in well-known genres. It seems like I've started this project at the right time because every morning I wake up to some new and awesome app that will help me get this done in new and awesome ways. Continue Reading →
YouTube is introducing a policy change that will require creators to label AI-generated videos, with a heightened emphasis on music content. The platform's approach differentiates between general AI content and AI-generated music. Continue Reading →
A recent Gallup survey revealed significant insights into U.S. teenagers' social media habits. More than 51% of teens spend an average of 4.8 hours daily on social platforms. Age and gender differences are evident: 13-year-olds average 4.1 hours, 17-year-olds reach 5.8 hours, and girls spend nearly an hour more than boys. Continue Reading →
In a recent blog post, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan outlined the platform's commitment to integrating AI with the music industry. Continue Reading →
If you like 1950's Godzilla movies, you're going to love YouTube's new AI-powered dubbing service, Aloud, which transcribes, translates, and dubs videos. Aloud currently supports English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and YouTube has plans to expand its language offering. Continue Reading →
YouTube has partnered with Arizona State University (ASU) and Crash Course to create Study Hall, an affordable onramp to earning college credit. Starting today, students can sign up for four “College Foundations” courses that start on March 7, 2023, and offer eligibility for transfer credit. Continue Reading →
Here's something to ponder and discuss. There's a case before the Supreme Court brought by the family of Nohemi Gonzalez, who was killed in the 2015 Islamic State terrorist attack in Paris. The plaintiffs claim that YouTube, a unit of Google, aided ISIS by recommending the terrorist group’s videos to users, and that because the videos recommended harmful content, the platform should not be protected. Continue Reading →
Seattle’s public schools district has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, accusing them of creating a “mental health crisis among America’s youth.” Continue Reading →