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Chyung Eun-ju

Should AI sing?

The recent news of Google and Universal Music Group engaging in discussions to negotiate a music generator utilizing AI technology has intensified the ongoing debate surrounding AI-generated music.

2023-09-12 16:30

Can you believe what you see? Unraveling the illusion of reality in the age of AI

Earlier this year, a photo of Pope Francis wearing a trendy white puffer coat went viral, only to be uncovered as an AI-generated image. From that point on, the discussion of the ethics revolving around the use of AI to generate images of public figures arose, especially considering that thousands of people initially believed it to be true.

2023-08-01 16:30

Did the title compel you to click on the article? It's not surprising, as marketing practitioners often target consumers' emotions, more occasionally negative ones, because they are powerful motivators.

2023-07-18 16:46

From closed doors to open source

Amid recent news surrounding the constantly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Meta has released an open-source AI software that the public can use to build their own AI chatbots.

2023-06-12 16:30

Deceptive facade of personality quizzes: Are you being manipulated?

Nowadays, it's become common that we receive personality quizzes from our friends, and participating in them can be quite addictive. In-depth psychological assessments like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator have become incredibly popular, to the point that many people in our social circles know their MBTI and introduce themselves with it as if it's an important and relevant aspect of their identity.

2023-05-10 16:16

Digital advancement and the cashless effect

After three years of lockdown caused by the pandemic, spending has started to come back to pre-pandemic levels.

2023-04-04 16:35

ChatGPT: Here to help or hinder?

In today's fast-paced, information-driven world, keeping up with the latest news and knowledge can be a daunting task. With the rise of digital technologies, however, there is a new tool that is revolutionizing the way we process and consume information.

2023-02-28 16:40

Digital twinning cities

News outlets have been buzzing about “Metaverse Seoul,” as it became the first municipal government that offers a full-service on the virtual platform. Metaverse Seoul has been part of Seoul mayor, Oh Se-hoon's 10-year push to build the city as a global hub and at the same time, manage and offer various municipal services. The city project is estimated to cost around $34 million until its consolidation in 2026.

2023-01-31 16:40

AI art and sexualization of women

The latest trend taking over social media has been AI-generated art. Art generated by AI has been around for a couple of years now, but lately its popularity has soared, as apps like Lensa have reached the status of the most downloaded mobile apps.

2023-01-03 16:40

Meta-clusivity may not be so inclusive

As the metaverse continues to gain traction, albeit slower than a lot of industry experts have anticipated, various social facets are being compared to the “analog” world.

2022-11-30 15:10

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