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Futurism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Dystopian Google AI Tool Turns Still Images into Creepy Talking Videos

Google researchers have developed an AI model, Vlogger, that can turn a single image into a moving, talking avatar.
The Vlogger model aims to enhance online communication, education, and creative processes by creating realistic fake people. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Digital life

In a digital ecosystem that relentlessly creates, extracts and stores, the notion of a disappearing text is very appealing | Samantha Floreani

Digital ephemerality is appealing in a world where data is relentlessly stored and monetized.
Disappearing messages feature in apps like Signal and WhatsApp offer users a sense of freedom and privacy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Fungi and flatworms? Scientists call for greater emoji biodiversity

Scientists find that emojis do not well-represent plants, fungi, and microorganisms in the emoji library.
Emojis can be a powerful tool for communicating about biodiversity and raising awareness about lesser-known species. [ more ]
Medium
2 months ago
Web design

Don't Stuff Your Sentences, Shorten Them Instead

Plain language is crucial for effective communication online.
Improving sentence structure can enhance user experience and readability. [ more ]
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