Creepy AI robot named Ai-Da learns to paint

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The creators of the technology have worked to let it paint in a capable, humanoid way. Ai-Da has become the first AI robot that has not only been created to look humanoid (still often called creepy, despite its realism), but also to paint in a way that could be considered artistic. While the creators worked hard to make it a highly capable robotic artist, that wasn’t the main point. The goal of the AI robot, according to those creators, is to draw society’s attention to the development of robotics and…

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AI art cannot be copyrighted, say US officials

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USCO says that artworks made by artificial intelligence are not eligible for copyrighting. AI art is now a thing, but not something that is eligible for a copyright, according to officials from the US Copyright Office (USCO). The USCO says that artwork “must be created by a human being” to be eligible for a copyright. Not for the first time, the US Copyright Office has denied an effort to copyright AI art, which was created by an artificial intelligence system and not by a person. The artwork copyright filing was…

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Here Are The Best Ways To Personalize Your Laptop

It’s safe to say that you can’t get far in today’s market if you don’t have a good marketing strategy. In other words, it doesn’t matter what you do for a living, you must find creative ways to advertise your company or your personal name, if you are a freelancer. One of the best and most subtle ways you can do this is by using custom-made or personalized equipment. For example, You can personalize your laptop and tell the story of your company in a fun and educational way. Here…

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QR code beaded bracelets use traditional art to share storytelling history

QR code - Beaded bracelet Native American

The jewelry can be scanned with a smartphone to share Navajo Native American history. November is National Native American Heritage Month and as a part of its celebration, new QR code beaded bracelets have been created to share a traditional craft and storytelling at the same time. The attractive and eye-catching jewelry can be used to communicate storytelling information. The idea of using QR code jewelry to share history through smartphone scans isn’t as new as it might seem. Clearly, the use of barcode scans using a phone is new,…

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Nike files 7 trademark applications for virtual fashion products like shoes

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The American sportswear brand appears ready for the creation of digital clothing. Nike has been taking the first steps needed to start creating a range of virtual fashion products following the filing of seven different trademark applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The company is focused on “downloadable virtual goods” for “online and in online virtual worlds” The American brand’s easily recognizable checkmark-like logo and basketball player logo have been included in the virtual fashion applications, as has its well known Just Do It slogan. Such augmented or…

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