European Union (EU) regulators accused Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta of violating the new Digital Markets Act. On Monday, July 1, the EU said Meta forced users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. Meta started the “pay or consent” option for European users in November after the EU’s top court…

People can expect legendary performances at the 2024 Olympics — and not just from the athletes. Play-by-play announcer Al Michaels, who has helped voice nearly a dozen Super Bowls, is contributing a clone of his voice to assist with NBC’s coverage. NBC is the latest entity to introduce audience to AI voice technology, and many…

Toys”R”Us is known for the slogan “I don’t want to grow up,” but now the toy brand is growing with the times. It used AI to make its latest promotional video.  Kim Miller, CMO of Toys“R”Us Creative Studios, told CNN that the concept originated after she attended a brand storytelling group. She shared with the host her…

The Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on several high-profile cases. And the closed-door trial for a Wall Street Journal reporter begins in Russia. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, June 26, 2024. SCOTUS to deliver rulings on presidential power, abortion, social media It’s decision time at the Supreme Court. Over the…

A London cinema has cancelled the world premiere of a film following backlash it received over being written by ChatGPT. The film, “The Last Screenwriter,” shows the saga of a screenwriter faced with the task of working with an AI system whose skills match his own. The movie’s human director, Swiss filmmaker Peter Luisi, said…

Who won the U.S. presidential election in 2020? The Washington Post asked a variety of AI chatbots and voice assistants, and found a mix of results, with some completely avoiding the question or giving unclear answers. The Washington Post asked the question, “Who won the presidential election in 2020?” during its investigation. Here’s how some…

A maritime mishap in the South China Sea has sparked a wave of blame between China and the Philippines after two ships collided on Monday, June 17. The incident occurred near the highly disputed Second Thomas Shoal. China claims a Philippine supply ship entered its waters “deliberately and dangerously,” and collided with a Chinese vessel.…

An AI-assisted mayoral candidate in Wyoming is prompting state and local election officials to grapple with the legality of the AI-powered politician’s run for mayor of Cheyenne. One state official, Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, R, urged the city clerk on Monday, June 10, to reject the application for mayor. “Wyoming does not permit…

Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, June 10, where it announced new upgrades to its devices and operating systems. But what’s getting the most attention is Apple Intelligence, the tech company’s new strategy for incorporating artificial intelligence into its business model.  “Recent developments in generative intelligence and large language models offer powerful capabilities that provide…

Jury deliberations are set to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial. And Apple finally takes a big step into the world of artificial intelligence with “Apple Intelligence.” These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Day 2 of jury deliberations in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial Jury deliberations will…