The Hubble Space Telescope has brought us some fantastic images of far-off galaxies, detailed images of planets and more. While being a marvel of human engineering, it has had its share of problems. So much so that it almost ruined the reputation of one of the most prestigious space organizations in the world.
Fear of the unknown: On a Mac, preview files instantly with Quick Look. Just select a file and hit your spacebar. This works for docs, images, videos — whatever. Windows pals, there’s a QuickLook app in the Microsoft Store so you can do the same. Nice.
Is your resume bot-proof?
Before a recruiter sees it, bots decide if your resume makes the cut. Use job keywords, keep it simple, and ditch the images to beat the system!
10,000 pics at once: Imagine you have 10,000 images with a white background that should be blue. Before, you’d have to open each file, change the background, save it, and then do it again, over and over. Not anymore. Adobe’s new Firefly Bulk Create app can edit them all at once. The AI-powered tool resizes, removes or replaces backgrounds with a single click. You’ll need a Firefly Premium plan ($49 per month) and “generative credits” to unlock the feature.
You won't believe how prolific AI art can be
Artwork created by artificial intelligence (AI) has taken off over the last year. It can generate virtually any image you can think of. But it doesn’t always match exactly what they were picturing when artists make a request. One artist took it upon himself to change that by using his artistic skills to work with AI and create some incredibly stunning images.
💕 He’s perfect: A 28-year-old woman, Ayrin, says she’s head over heels with the AI boyfriend she created on ChatGPT. Leo is dominant, possessive and protective. One week, they spent 56 hours chatting and, well, a lot more. She found ways to work around ChatGPT’s explicit-convo ban so they can “have sex,” complete with AI images the bot sends her (paywall link). Oh, and Ayrin’s married, and she says her real-life husband doesn’t mind. The whole thing is bizarre.
🤳 AI do not consent: You might see a new you on Instagram. They’re showing people AI images of themselves in their own feeds. Meta’s taking your selfies and sticking them into random scenarios like mirror mazes and astronaut suits, all to advertise their Meta AI.
Deepfake photo scandal forces school shutdown
A male student used AI to create explicit fake images of 50 girls at his school. Now, the question is: can the law keep up with this tech-driven horror?
Would you give your medical records to an AI chatbot?
Media outlets say Elon Musk wants you to upload your X-rays, MRIs, or any medical images to his new AI chatbot, Grok, to see if it spots something your doctor missed.
"We have pics of your home"
Scammers are sending emails with Google Maps images of your house, claiming they’ve hacked your computer. Are they for real? Here’s the answer.
How to use ChatGPT to make art
Did you know ChatGPT can create images from descriptions? Just tell it what you want to see, and it’ll bring it to life.
It begins: The first AI child porn case
Federal prosecutors charged a 42-year-old man for using AI to create over 13,000 fake images of minors. The full story in this short podcast.
3 tips for creating art with ChatGPT
Get the images you’re looking for — just follow these simple steps.
Deepfake AI Gaza horror
Are the images you’re seeing of the Israel-Hamas war real? Here’s what you need to know.
Limit violent images in your social media feed
You’ve likely seen some of the horrific images coming out of Israel and Gaza. Here’s how to limit them, in one minute.
April 15th, 2023
In this week’s show, I talk with the inventor of the cellphone, Marty Cooper, to celebrate its 50th anniversary. But that’s not all – Tesla workers have been caught sharing sensitive images from customer cars, robot waiters are taking over restaurants and the dangers of using ChatGPT to look up medical symptoms. Also, want to optimize your tech? I’ll show you how to make your PC or Mac start up faster. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
April 8th, 2023
In this week’s show, I talk with the inventor of the cellphone, Marty Cooper, to celebrate its 50th anniversary. But that’s not all – Tesla workers have been caught sharing sensitive images from customer cars, robot waiters are taking over restaurants and the dangers of using ChatGPT to look up medical symptoms. Also, want to optimize your tech? I’ll show you how to make your PC or Mac start up faster. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
Secret to compressing images in Word or PowerPoint
Have you ever made a Word document or PowerPoint presentation that took forever to load? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a quick fix.
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Track when someone uses your images without permission
Sick of people using your pictures without your consent? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a handy tool you can use.
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Twitter bots, Russia vs. Wikipedia, self-destructing emails
Apple and Google put out some emergency updates. If you don’t install the newest OS, you’re in danger. Plus, I’ll tell you all about Twitter bots, Elon’s takeover and Russia’s spat with Wikipedia. I’ve also got a few tech tricks to share, like how to send self-destructing emails and the secret trick to removing images from Google Search results.
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