Video screenshot via Ogilvy Coca-Cola isn’t afraid to mess with its branding for a meaningful cause. After recognizing unauthorized graffiti logos as part of its identity, it’s now using the red to inspire fans to go green. Read full article ..read more

Image generated on AI The UK has taken significant strides in tackling the misuse of deepfakes, specifically targeting the creation of sexually explicit content without consent. Announced on Tuesday, the new legislation criminalizes this act, even if the perpetrator has no intention of sharing the imagery. This move comes amid growing concerns about the potential for deepfakes to be used for harassment, humiliation, and revenge. Read full article ..read more

Image via Workwear for Kids The fight against child labor is a complex global issue, and raising awareness remains crucial. SOS Children’s Villages, an international nonprofit that provides homes for orphaned and abandoned children, recently launched a unique and impactful campaign to bring this fight to the forefront. The poignant campaign, titled Workwear for Kids, takes a startling approach by unveiling a line of children’s clothing specifically designed for hazardous labor jobs. Read full article ..read more

Photo 283332930 © Andrii Lysenko | Dreamstime.com Your first brush with generative artificial intelligence was probably DALL-E 2, OpenAI’s pioneering text-to-art tool. Since its announcement in 2022, the software has captured the public imagination and was the catalyst for many other similar models. It’s time to close another chapter, as the company has announced the winding down of DALL-E 2, which will no longer accept new users. Read full article ..read more

Image via Microsoft, background generated on AI Microsoft’s research arm has unveiled a remarkable new AI model called VASA-1, pushing the boundaries of video generation beyond Uncanny Valley by creating hyperrealistic talking faces from just a single photograph and an audio sample. Read full article ..read more

Image courtesy of Adobe Adobe has officially launched the Express mobile app, putting a whole arsenal of design and artificial intelligence tools within the reach of anyone with a smartphone. That means its Firefly model, integrated heavily into the app, will now be accessible on the fly! Read full article ..read more

Image via Sazerac / PR Newswire Top of the evening to ya! This year, Fireball is throwing a flaming wrench into traditional Kentucky Derby attire with the release of ‘Hot Lids’ hats. Read full article ..read more

Video screenshot via Polestar While Tesla’s building charging stations, Polestar is setting its sights on a different kind of charge—the sort you hold in your hand. The electric vehicle maker is revving up to launch its very own smartphone, the Polestar Phone. Read full article ..read more

Image via LEGO LEGO and Star Wars, an otherworldly pairing that has ignited imaginations for generations, are celebrating a milestone 25th anniversary together with LEGO Star Wars: The Force of Creativity, which takes fans on a deep dive into the galaxy far, far, away, constructed entirely from bricks. Read full article ..read more

Image via Sotheby’s A rare portrait study of Sir Winston Churchill by British artist Graham Sutherland—one that the famous UK stateman would not have wanted anyone to lay their eyes on—is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s this June. Read full article ..read more