Botto, the Millionaire AI Artist, Is Getting a Personality

Botto is a 'decentralized AI artist' whose work has fetched millions. As AI improves, its creators may give it fewer guardrails to test its emerging personality.

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Artists could gain ‘right to personality’ in UK review of AI protections

Government to launch consultation on controlling tech ‘scraping’ of voice, image or material of famous individuals
Financial Times - 4d
Kate Bush joins campaign against AI using artists’ work without permission

Singer-songwriter follows Paul McCartney and others in speaking out as ministers consider opt-out system. Kate Bush has called on ministers to protect artists from AI using their copyrighted works ...
The Guardian - 6d
Looktech unveils AI glasses with personalized assistance and media capture

Looktech unveiled its new Looktech AI Glasses, a blend of artificial intelligence assistance and a design that looks like ordinary glasses. This wearable integrates a personalized AI assistant with ...
VentureBeat - Dec. 11
Google Reveals Gemini 2, AI Agents, and a Prototype Personal Assistant

A new version of Google’s flagship AI model shows how the company sees AI transforming personal computing, web search, and perhaps the way people interact with the physical world.
Wired - Dec. 11
The Clasps on Watch Bands Get Personal

Atelier Honoré offers monograms or will use a laser to engrave your photograph or custom design onto the surface.
The New York Times - Dec. 10
Adobe brings generative AI and real-time personalization to AWS: Here’s what’s next

Adobe expands Experience Platform to AWS in landmark partnership, revolutionizing enterprise AI and customer data management with advanced personalization capabilities and reduced cloud complexity.
VentureBeat - Dec. 9
AI's growth is just getting started, BlackRock's thematic ETF head says

BlackRock's Jay Jacobs expects infrastructure and cybersecurity plays to shine in 2025. He cites the artificial intelligence boom as a major catalyst.
CNBC - Dec. 7
Fortnite Finally Getting Official First-Person Mode, But It's Not Battle Royale

After years of rumors, Fortnite 's long-awaited first-person mode will finally debut in a few days with the launch of Fortnite Ballistic on December 11. Fortnite Ballistic is not a battle royale ...
GameSpot - Dec. 7
The Rich Can Afford Personal Care. The Rest Will Have to Make Do With AI

From personal trainers to in-person therapy, only the wealthy have access to human connection. What are the options for the less advantaged?
Wired - Dec. 7