How I use AI to bring my kid's art to life - and why it's a fun learning opportunity

I want to introduce my kid to AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Sora, but without turning it into a shortcut or replacing her imagination.
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How to use Affinity Designer app for free on Windows PC

Affinity, which offers great alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom, is popular for its one-time payment for a lifetime, as opposed to monthly recurring payments for Adobe ...

AI ‘stars’ like Tilly Norwood and Xania Monet are raking in millions, much to the horror of critics — but their creators are hitting back

This is what we're going to do — make an AI actress. I think it'd be really fun,” Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, ...
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PUBG creator says he's "really heartened to see the community revolt against AI," but his studio is still using the tech in new games: "We're using it in the right way"

Games Elder Scrolls and Fallout boss Todd Howard says AI is a useful "tool" in game dev, but "not in generating things" because "the human intention of it is what makes our stuff special" Third Person ...

Why ‘Frankenstein’ Prosthetic Designer Mike Hill Didn’t Want the Creature to “Look Like a Monster”

“I didn’t want him to look like a monster,” Hill adds.
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With ‘Metrodome,’ Twin Cities artist uses vintage speakers and stereo parts to activate the senses

Nick Chatfield-Taylor offers his 'Metrodome' sculpture to artists who want a large, accessible space for collaborative events ...

Here’s What Happens When You Ask AI to Build a Streetwear Brand from Scratch

Is AI slop the future of fashion? Some intrepid clothing designers are firing up Kittl, Midjourney, and ChatGPT to find out.
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Base’s Flashblocks Let Bots Front-Run Its Own Founder as Snipers Walk Off With $1.3M

Two blockchain snipers extracted more than $1.3 million in profits during the rollout of Base founder Jesse Pollak’s creator coin on Thursday, a rapid-fire trade made possible by the introduction of ...