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Google Sends Artists Down AI Rabbit Hole To Reimagine ‘Alice In Wonderland’
Google Labs asked artists to create their own versions of original "Alice in Wonderland" illustrations using AI. You've never seen Lewis Carroll's classic quite like this.
AI Meets Art At Runway Film Festival. Watch The Surreal, Stunning Winners
The grand prize winner of the 2024 AI Film Festival doesn't think he won for clever use of AI tools, but because jurors resonated with storytelling by passionate humans.
Apple Apologizes For ‘Tone Deaf’ New iPad Pro Ad That Sparked Backlash
"We missed the mark," Apple says in response to the controversy over its "Crush" ad that shows a hydraulic press destroying musical instruments and other creative tools.
Snips Of Beethoven’s Hair Reveal New Clues About His Deafness And Other Ills
Scientific analysis of two authenticated locks of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair show the composer had lead poisoning, but not at levels high enough to kill him.
Scientists Taught Bees To Play With Legos, Then Marveled At What Happened
A new study involving Lego bricks finds that even small-brained bumblebees have the ability to understand the role of partnership in working together toward a common goal.
Randy Travis Sings New Song Through AI, Years After Stroke Took His Voice
Country music star Randy Travis, who's largely lost his ability speak or sing, releases a new song called "Where That Came From" using AI trained on his past recordings.
Ukraine Government Appoints AI-Generated Spokesperson
The new digital human, named Victoria for "victory," will share verified consular and news updates, freeing up real diplomats during the Russia Ukraine war.
Dentist Shocked To Find Ancient Human Jawbone Stuck In Home Floor Tile
A dentist shared photos on Reddit of a stunning surprise: a human mandible embedded in his parents' new floor. The post grabbed attention, and now scientists are stepping in.
AI Transports Star Wars Movies Back To The 1950s, Charming Fans
A series of vintage AI-generated trailers from Abandoned Films imagines sci-fi hits like Star Wars, Dune and The Lord of the Rings going retro.
Football Hero Paralyzed By ALS Uses AI To Make Art Again
Years after his ALS diagnosis, NFL alum Steve Gleason, a former safety with the New Orleans Saints, is experiencing a creative resurgence through AI-generated art.