AI goes to the movies: Does technology kill creativity?
Once a year, movie fans from near and far flock to the French Riviera resort of Cannes to catch a glimpse of their favourite celluloid stars: real stars, in the flesh. They've…
Saudi TV did not cover up Trump’s ‘coffee snub’ using AI
This week, US President Donald Trump appeared to refuse to drink coffee offered to him during a royal welcome ceremony in Saudi Arabia. The act drew backlash online, with many calling it…
US looking to sell AI chips during Trump’s Gulf visit
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, kicking off his tour of the Middle East. During the trip, microchips used in artificial intelligence (AI) models will be high on the…
India-Pakistan tensions: misinformation, AI images surge after Kashmir massacre
Already-icy relations between India and Pakistan continue to deteriorate following the deadly attack in disputed Kashmir that left 26 tourists dead. But along with tensions increasing between the neighbours, misinformation is also…
Are claims that AI is accelerating climate change ‘overstated’?
While plenty of fossil fuels will power data centers, a big new report argues that fears about AI speeding up climate change "appear overstated." Why it matters: Weighing AI's electricity thirst against…
Unfiltered with Grok: Getting AI to answer India’s questions
The trend of quizzing Grok on touchy subjects partly reflects a vacuum of trust in India. According to Reuters' Digital News Report survey from 2024, Indian users show declining trust for several…
Thousands of websites created by AI: Unmasking the fake news generators
With the ever-growing and often overwhelming number of news outlets, it has become increasingly difficult to identify reliable sources. Artificial intelligence is likely to make matters worse, as more and more articles…
Checking facts and building trust in Burkina Faso
DW Akademie and Fasocheck believe that access to reliable, verified information strengthens democracy and transparency. This is why fact checking stories that impact people’s everyday lives and livelihoods is critical.…
Video of celebrities slamming Kanye West is AI-generated
After Kanye West put for sale a T-shirt with a swastika design and following a series of anti-Semitic slurs on X, a viral video is going around where we see Jewish celebrities…
AI Action Summit: Does regulation stifle innovation?
After the Paris AI Action Summit wrapped up earlier this week, we look at the future of AI governance and its impact on the global economy. In a bid to make up…
Africa and AI
Tech innovators tailoring artificial intelligence to the continent's context head to Paris for a global summit on the tech's next steps. A parallel event spotlights the regional push to develop AI in…