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Hits in the headlines #70

OpenAI have only just launched their latest update for ChatGPT, but have already landed themselves in some legal trouble. They have seemingly used the voice of a famous actor, without permission. It once again calls into question the ethics of AI.

The second article is a consideration for many people that post pictures of their relatives online – even if they are in private settings: Just how much information are you giving away about these people? This is an even bigger problem when the pictures contain babies and children. What are the dangers of this? How much information can a stranger find out? And, is it time to start limiting or censoring the information that we share about the people around us?

The video is a quick look at the state of food delivery apps. The video opens with a question: When was the last time that you ordered food by actually making a phone call to the restaurant? As many food delivery apps have taken over different countries, the business and viability of the apps is constantly being called into question. Perhaps more importantly, the fair treatment of delivery drivers and riders is an even bigger concern for many. How much money can actually be made using these apps? Is the system fair? What will these services look like in the near future?


Here are some interesting stories that I have found this week. With different topics, I am sure you will find something that is new and challenging for you. Why not use this as a chance to learn some new language?

Try to note some new language that you see or hear in the articles or video and bring it to the class.

  1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/rashishrivastava/2024/05/21/the-prompt-scarlett-johansson-vs-openai/

  2. https://www.npr.org/2024/05/20/1251819597/why-you-should-think-twice-before-posting-that-cute-photo-of-your-kid-online

  3. https://youtu.be/8V9ypoULc0I?si=lODCpyoTzDxlOZRs

Have a great week.

See you in class!