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In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're talking wildfires and artificial intelligence. First, we chat with fire mitigation specialist Wade Reeves with the Bureau of Land Management. Then we head over to the more tech side with Jeff Huges. He talks about how kids interact with AI and how it can be harnessed in our society.

Praise be to AI: Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT

Hundreds of German Protestants attended a church service in Bavaria that was generated almost entirely by artificial intelligence.

President Biden talks AI with tech leaders in San Francisco

President Joe Biden ramps up his reelection effort this week with four fundraisers in the San Francisco area, as his campaign builds up its coffers and lays strategic foundations for 2024.

World's first AI DJ hits the airwaves in Oregon via RadioGPT

The radio station insisted that it’s not going to replace the real DJ and that she'll still receive her same pay.

Only 'human creators' eligible to win Grammys in response to AI, recording academy says

The Grammys Awards have introduced changes to its programming, including a new decision regarding artificial intelligence that says “only human creators are eligible” can win awards.

Sir Paul McCartney says artificial intelligence used to create 'last' Beatles song

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AI kidnapping scam targets Arizona mother: 'You’ll never see your daughter again'

An Arizona mother testified to the U.S. Senate on the dangers of artificial intelligence. “A threatening and vulgar man took the call over. ‘Listen here. I have your daughter. You call anybody, you call the police ..."

AI gives Google power to 'dictate' the news people see, what they buy, how they vote, attorney claims

The lawyer behind the class-action complaint against Google claims the company's monopoly on digital content, combined with artificial intelligence, gives the tech titan nearly unlimited power to influence society.

Voice-cloning AI scams on the rise: Arizona AG & ASU Professor send warning

The Arizona Attorney General has a warning about artificial intelligence as people are using the technology to clone voices, tricking someone into thinking a loved one is on the phone and needs money.

1 in 4 workers prefer interacting with AI instead of humans, survey finds

Resume Genius surveyed 1,000 employees to examine attitudes and feelings toward AI and predictions for its future. In the survey, 74% of employees predicted AI technology will make human workers obsolete.

Digital seance: New AI tech will mimic speaking to dead family, friends

A tech designer is building a program called Seance AI, which will allow users to speak with a chatbot mimicking a dead loved one that could help people find closure.

ChatGPT is now a smartphone app on iPhones

The free ChatGPT app became available on iPhones and iPads in the U.S. on Thursday and will later be coming to Android devices.

Alzheimer's Disease: UArizona researchers using AI technology to spot and treat the illness

A human brain is a very complex organ, and when Alzheimer's Disease moves in, the disease is devastating and fatal. A researcher at the University of Arizona, however, is hoping to change that, and he is using the power of artificial intelligence to identify the disease's cause, as well as potential drug targets.

ChatGPT's chief says AI should be regulated by a US or global agency

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified at a hearing saying that he supported the formation of an agency that would license the most powerful AI systems and have the authority to ensure compliance with safety standards.