Calling all fashion models … now AI is coming for you
The impact of AI has been felt across industries from Hollywood to publishing – and now it's come for modelling. H&M announced last week that it would create AI "twins" of 30 models with the intention of using them in social media posts and marketing imagery if the model gives her permission. In a statement, Jörgen Andersson, the chief creative officer at H&M, described the idea as "something that will enhance our creative process and how we work with marketing but fundamentally not change our human-centric approach in any way". The retail giant has worked with successful models including Vilma Sjöberg and Mathilda Gvarliani, who model for Vogue and brands including Chanel. As part of the agreement, each model would be able book her twin on shoots for other brands – meaning they could, in image anyway, be in two places at the same time.
In pictures: Prayers and reflection mark Eid celebrations around the world
Muslims around the world have begun celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr - which means "festival of the breaking of the fast" - is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for many adults, as well as spiritual reflection and prayer.ReutersHere in Moscow, worshippers are seen preparing for prayer.ReutersHundreds took part in prayers at Tononoka grounds, in Mombasa, KenyaGetty ImagesPrayers were also observed at a stadium in Port Sudan in the east of the countryGetty ImagesLittle children joined adults at the Moskee Essalam in Rotterdam, NetherlandsGetty ImagesGifts are handed out to Muslim children in Lviv, Ukraine, as Russia's war on the country continuesReuters Palestinians in Jabaliya in the northern Gaza Strip pray amidst the rubble of a mosque destroyed in the current war between Israel and HamasGetty ImagesFamilies gather at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem - the third holiest site in IslamReutersA boy yawns during prayers at a stadium in QatarEPAMuslims greet each-other at Martim Moniz Square in Lisbon, PortugalGetty ImagesWomen worshippers gather in Burgess Park, London, for an outdoor prayerEPAThere were also worshippers gathered outside Plebiscito Square in Naples, ItalyReutersSome women took pictures after attending prayers at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, TurkeyGetty ImagesAfghan refugees pray at a mosque on the outskirts of Peshawar, PakistanMiddle EastEuropeEid al-FitrReligionIslamRelated'I was afraid for my life': At the scene of the attack on Palestinian Oscar winner 5 days agoMiddle EastMore8 hrs ago'In Bradford, families spend thousands on new clothes for Eid' Muslims spend large amounts in Bradford's supermarkets, clothes shops and other services before Eid.8 hrs agoEngland1 day ago The tourist has received an award from the city's mayor after restraining a man during a stabbing.1 day agoEurope1 day ago Another 21 people are injured, as a restaurant and several buildings are set ablaze in the city, local officials say.1 day agoWorld1 day ago Town's successful Ramadan lights project expanded A Scunthorpe community group says it has seen an "amazing" response to its lights display.1 day agoLincolnshire1 day ago Bishop says school that changed Easter events'valued' The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Scientists say time travel IS possible - and people have already done it
From H. G. Wells's The Time Machine to Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, the possibility of travelling through time has fascinated people for centuries. But, although it sounds like pure science fiction, physicists now believe that time travel really is possible. In fact, scientists say that people have already done it. But, before you start to plan your trip to ancient Rome, the experts caution that real time travel is nothing like what you see in the movies. It might seem obvious, but here on Earth, we all move through time at a speed of one second per second.
Russian attack on hospital, shopping center leaves 2 dead as Ukraine braces for fresh offensive
Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman joins'Fox & Friends' to discuss Ukraine's claims that Russia has violated the partial ceasefire deal and Putin's threat to Trump over his effort to acquire Greenland. Two people were killed and 35 others were injured after a Russian drone attack struck a military hospital and shopping center in Ukraine late Saturday night, Ukrainian officials say. Regional Gov. Oleh Syniehubov condemned the attack on Kharkiv in a statement on Sunday, saying a 67-year-old man and a 70-year-old woman were killed. The attack comes as Russia's aggression in Ukraine shows no signs of stopping despite efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to speed along peace talks. Ukraine says that many of the casualties were servicemen undergoing treatment at the military hospital.
How Stack Overflow is adding value to human answers in the age of AI
The question-and-answer site Stack Overflow was founded 17 years ago to allow programmers -- human programmers -- to post questions about programming problems and get answers from a community of like-minded individuals. Since its founding, the world has become enamored with how ChatGPT and other generative AI programs can not only supply answers but even perform the work itself, handing you your own custom code. Stack Overflow's CEO, Prashanth Chandrasekar, has been running the company for almost six years -- and he has a plan. I sat down with him this month to learn how that plan is coming together. Also: What is Stack Overflow?
You have until midnight to score a 15 Windows 11 Pro license
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7 leadership lessons for navigating the AI turbulence
In a recent episode of our weekly podcast DisrupTV, Constellation Research CEO Ray Wang and I assembled an extraordinary panel of leaders to discuss effective leadership in today's rapidly changing world. The conversation featured Ellen McCarthy, founder and CEO of the Trust in Media Cooperative; Lev Gonick, award-winning CIO of Arizona State University (ASU); and Dr. David Bray, Chair of the Accelerator and Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center. The discussion revealed critical insights for CEOs, boards, and C-suite executives navigating today's complex leadership landscape. Here are the key takeaways from these seasoned leaders. ASU's Lev Gonick shared how the school has consistently turned moments of disruption into strategic advantages.
This is what happens when you fuse ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, and Meta AI
There's nothing quite like when you finally get that perfect ChatGPT prompt and the little robot starts blasting through your work, only to get the notification that you're out of GPT-4 credits. You could pay for a premium account, but if you do that for every AI tool you rely on, then it starts getting really expensive. The alternative is to switch to a platform that gives you lifetime access to the same AI models you're used to, minus the monthly fee. Meta AI, Gemini, Midjourney, and more all under one roof, and a lifetime subscription just went on sale for 29.97. Not only do you get GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo for advanced content tasks, but you also get access to Claude 3 from Anthropic, including the Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku versions, which are great for nuanced and creative writing.
Artificial Intelligence: A Deadly Love Affair with a Chatbot
The only thing that Sewell was still interested in was his telephone. It was the only way to motivate him, to reach him at all. When his telephone was taken away, he would do his homework, but only to get it back. "It was a constant fight," says Megan Garcia. I had always taught my child: Don't talk to strangers, don't post any photos of yourself on the web, don't share any personal information.
How and why parents and teachers are introducing young children to AI
Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, generative artificial intelligence has trickled down from adults in their offices to university students in campus libraries to teenagers in high school hallways. Now it's reaching the youngest among us, and parents and teachers are grappling with the most responsible way to introduce their under-13s to a new technology that may fundamentally reshape the future. Though the terms of service for ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and other AI models specify that the tools are only meant for those over 13, parents and teachers are taking the matter of AI education into their own hands. Inspired by a story we published on parents who are teaching their children to use AI to set them up for success in school and at work, we asked Guardian readers how and why – or why not – others are doing the same. Though our original story only concerned parents, we have also included teachers in the responses published below, as preparing children for future studies and jobs is one of educators' responsibilities as well.