Daily AI NEWS - September 7, 2024
AI, Gaming, and Innovation

New AI model developed by researchers can now simulate 'Super Mario Bros.' after analyzing gameplay footage. Named "MarioVGG", this model can reconstruct game environments and interactions by watching a few minutes of play.

Though the current iteration has limitations, the creators believe that AI-driven video simulation might soon become advanced enough to replace traditional game engines. The goal is to create more immersive experiences without heavily relying on traditional coding and development processes.

As elections approach, AI technologies such as deepfakes are drawing attention due to their potential impact on US elections. These advanced tools can create realistic, manipulated media, posing regulation challenges and raising concerns about their influence on voter opinion. Efforts to regulate AI nationwide remain complex and inconsistent.

Legislation addressing the crisis of deepfake porn is being proposed, passing, and failing at the state level all over the US. WIRED is keeping track of it all.

This week on Politics Lab, we’re talking about AI’s potential impact on the election—and why it’s so hard to regulate nationwide.

Video and audio of therapy sessions, transcripts, and other patient records were accidentally exposed in a publicly accessible database operated by the virtual medical company Confidant Health.

Exclusive: Honor is using AI to try to reverse your nearsightedness. Honor's AI defocus tech aims to fix the problem by starting at the root of the problem: our eyes.

The latest consumer electronics including a phone with magnetic mods, a handheld gaming console, and a robot vacuum capable of climbing stairs were showcased at IFA 2024 in Berlin. Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 brings cutting-edge features like an Intel Core Ultra processor and 47 TOPS of NPU power, merging AI smarts with top-tier hardware.

Honor's Magic V3, part of the slim foldable trend, has also drawn attention with its sleek design and advanced features. This device aims to upstage competitors like the Galaxy Z Fold 6, positioning itself as a potential best foldable of 2024.