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Tech companies try to take AI image generators mainstream with better protections against misuse

That could change as leading tech companies are competing to take text-to-image generators mainstream by integrating them into Adobe Photoshop, YouTube and other familiar tools.
But first, they're trying to convince users and regulators that they've tamed some of the Wild West nature of early AI image-generators with stronger safeguards against copyright theft and... Read More
Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030

Heat pumps use little electricity, yet are able to heat and cool buildings. Since they often replace oil or gas furnaces that add greenhouse gases to the air, they can meaningfully address climate change.
Buildings account for more than 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The pledge on heat pumps is a collection of state initiatives to work... Read More
Japan's troubled Toshiba to delist after takeover by Japanese consortium succeeds

In the tender offer, announced last month and ended Wednesday, the number of shares purchased exceeded the minimum needed, at 78.65%, it said.
The switch to Toshiba's new parent company and largest shareholder, called TBJH Inc. will take place on Sept. 27. The move still needs shareholders' approval, and a meeting has been set for November, according to... Read More
Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations

Shapiro, speaking at a news conference at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, said his administration is convening an AI governing board, publishing principles on the use of AI and developing training programs for state employees.
Pennsylvanians will expect state government to understand AI, adapt to AI and ensure that it... Read More
This is what it's like to maintain the US nuclear arsenal

For now, it's up to young military troops and government technicians across the U.S. to maintain the existing bombs and related components. The jobs are exacting and often require a deft touch. That's because many of the maintenance tasks must be performed by hand.
The Associated Press was granted... Read More
Top Stories in Technology
- Tech companies try to take AI image generators mainstream with better protections against misuse
- Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030
- Japan's troubled Toshiba to delist after takeover by Japanese consortium succeeds
- Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations
- This is what it's like to maintain the US nuclear arsenal
- Inside the delicate art of maintaining America's aging nuclear weapons
- John Grisham, George R.R. Martin and more authors sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
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- Parkland school shooting survivor develops Joy, an app built on AI that helps people heal
- UK's new online safety law adds to crackdown on Big Tech companies