In today’s News of Note, AI’s increased presence in traditional human roles stirs debate over the future of artists and actors, CISA advises organizations to develop cybersecurity plans for quantum computers, Atari moves into The Sandbox metaverse, and more.
- The new CHIPS and Science Act gives quantum computing a boost. (Darío Gil and Paul Dabbar, The Hill)
- Debate over the future of artists erupts after a digital artist uses AI to win the top prize in an art competition. (Chris Vallance, BBC News)
- A performing arts workers union warns that AI poses a threat to actors’ future livelihood. (Chris Vallance, BBC News)
- Christie’s sells an AI-created portrait at auction for $432,000. (BBC News)
- Will the Merge decrease the environmental harm caused by cryptocurrency mining? (Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News)
- GM announces its Cruise autonomous taxis will roll out in Phoenix and Austin by the end of 2022. (Matt Novak, Gizmodo)
- AI-generated deepfakes pose real threat to the digital identities of humans. (Mike Cook, Venture Beat)
- A crypto scam lures thousands of YouTube viewers livestreaming Apple’s iPhone 14 event to fake videos promoting Apple-endorsed crypto. (Lauren Leffer, Gizmodo)
- CISA advises organizations to begin making cybersecurity preparations for quantum computers. (Bill Toulas, Bleeping Computer)
- The need to build public trust in AI technologies leads to a growing explainable AI market. (Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Venture Beat)
- Atari’s Sunnyvale Experience brings nostalgia to The Sandbox metaverse. (Dean Takahashi, Venture Beat)
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