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Epic CEO warns of industry crash; AI ads flood Victoria election; calls for tech duty of care

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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has expressed concerns that the gaming industry is facing a downturn, exacerbated by artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, in Victoria, Australia, AI-generated advertisements are becoming prevalent in political campaigns, raising questions about their origins and influence. This surge in AI-driven content also highlights broader issues of accountability, with calls for big tech companies to implement a "duty of care" regarding addictive algorithmic designs, extending beyond simple "off switches." AI

IMPACT AI's growing influence is raising concerns about industry stability, political campaigning, and the ethical responsibilities of tech platforms.

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Epic CEO warns of industry crash; AI ads flood Victoria election; calls for tech duty of care

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Says The Industry Is Crashing And AI Is Making It Worse Usually playing the cheerleader for artificial intelligence, the Epic CEO s

    🎮 Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Says The Industry Is Crashing And AI Is Making It Worse Usually playing the cheerleader for artificial intelligence, the Epic CEO seems to have cooled on the trend and regrets humoring NFTs 📰 Source: Kotaku 🔗 Link: https://kotaku.com/epic-games-ceo-ti…

    LINKS kotaku.com/epic-games-ceo-tim-sweeney-say…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them? A machete-wielding robber, a ‘tsunami of debt’ … camp

    🤖 Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them? A machete-wielding robber, a ‘tsunami of debt’ … campaigns echoing opposition talking points outspend major partiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…

    LINKS web.archive.org/…/fix-victoria-ai-ads-flo… web.archive.org
  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 An algorithm off switch isn’t enough. Big tech needs a duty of care over addictive designs | Zoe Daniel As AI advances minute by minute and governments grappl

    🤖 An algorithm off switch isn’t enough. Big tech needs a duty of care over addictive designs | Zoe Daniel As AI advances minute by minute and governments grapple with new developments they don’t know how to manage, holding big tech accountable becomes even more urgentA digital du…

    LINKS web.archive.org/…/digital-duty-of-care-ca… web.archive.org

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