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Art theft is a global problem and police forces are struggling to keep on top of it. Police are now turning to AI software that finds the most cleverly hidden artworks.
Read the original →The author writes that growing up, they refused to be called an artist in any capacity. They felt they had not put in enough blood, sweat and tears to be allowed to call themselves a “true” artist.
Read the original →SwitchBot announced the launch of the SwitchBot AI Art Frame 2, a full-color E Ink art frame. It is designed to make digital art feel at home in real living spaces. SwitchBot describes itself as a provider of AI-enabled embodied home robotics systems.
Read the original →Carla Santa Maria of Becerril, Coca & Becerril examines the opportunities and risks of AI voice cloning. The article also covers the legal protections available to artists and performers.
Read the original →The article looks at the promise and peril of an AI future in the fashion industry.
Read the original →According to VK Play, 94 percent of studios use AI at some stage of video game development, from concept art to programming and testing. Adoption is described as massive, although doubts persist about copyright and quality.
Read the original →CEO Tim Sweeney defends integrating artificial intelligence into Unreal Engine and internal workflows. He frames it as a tool for creative empowerment rather than workforce reduction, even as skepticism and project delays mount.
Read the original →Apple introduced new M6-powered iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro models with updated on-device AI features. The Macs ship with macOS 27, Siri AI and upgraded Neural Accelerators designed for local AI workloads and content creation. Apple also expanded its Creator Studio suite with cross-app AI tools and new content hubs for professional and consumer creators.
Read the original →Tokyo-based Uravation has released a document for checking whether images, video and music made with generative AI can be published or delivered for work. It is titled the "Image, Video and Music Generative AI Commercial Use Checklist, October 2026 Edition" and comes as a PDF.
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