NEW LAUNCHES

The latest features, products & partnerships in AI

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• Top US art school adopts AI in groundbreaking partnership

DEEPSEEK

Reactions, predictions & more

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CONTENT CREATION

Copyright, platforms, tools & trends

• US Copyright Office: AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human involvement

• AI-authored book sparks fear among creative professionals amid copyright questions

• AI copyright clarity and new model releases reshape digital content creation

• Why Gen Z is skeptical about AI-generated content

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IMPLEMENTATION

Announcements, strategies & case studies

• What IT execs are saying about AI-enabled PCs

• Forrester Wave Report: AI-driven innovation reshapes enterprise content platforms

• Why knowledge graphs are the missing link in enterprise AI

• Businesses can now integrate AI chat-avatars for dynamic virtual assistants

AI AGENTS

Launches, research & more from the AI Agent Report Newsletter 

• Postman launches API-first AI agent builder

• AI agents gain capability to use Windows applications using PigAPI’s cloud virtual desktops

• Introducing Browser Use: a free, open-source web browsing agent

• The most powerful ways AI agents will accelerate sales and marketing teams

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• The 8 best AI chatbot apps for Apple devices

What’s happening in AI right now

AI's creative integration takes shape

Leading art institutions are beginning to embrace AI tools, marking a significant shift in how the creative world views artificial intelligence. The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) has formed a groundbreaking partnership with AI company Invoke, becoming the first prestigious art school to formally adopt AI image generation technology into its curriculum.

This development comes amid a flurry of changes in how creative industries are adapting to and regulating AI. The U.S. Copyright Office recently issued new guidelines that provide a framework for protecting AI-assisted creative works, while requiring significant human creative input. These guidelines aim to balance innovation with traditional creative rights.

The education evolution

RISD's partnership with Invoke represents more than just another AI implementation - it's a signal that even traditionalist institutions are finding ways to thoughtfully integrate AI tools. Rather than using mainstream AI image generators, RISD has chosen to work with Invoke specifically for its specialized capabilities that avoid the generic "AI art look."

The careful approach demonstrates an understanding that AI tools should enhance rather than replace human creativity. This mirrors broader trends in how institutions are approaching AI adoption - with deliberate consideration rather than rushing to implement any available technology.

Navigating trust and truth

While institutions experiment with AI integration, younger generations are developing a healthy skepticism toward AI-generated content. A Common Sense Media study reveals that 46% of surveyed teens report being misled by online content, with 73% supporting mandatory labeling of AI-created materials.

This growing wariness suggests that rather than blindly embracing or rejecting AI tools, the next generation may develop more nuanced approaches to working with artificial intelligence. They recognize both its potential and its pitfalls.

Content creation's new frontier

The release of new AI models like Pika 2.1 is expanding creative possibilities while highlighting ongoing technical limitations. Professional creators are finding ways to combine AI platforms with traditional workflows, suggesting a hybrid future rather than complete automation.

The Forrester Wave report on enterprise content platforms emphasizes this trend, noting how AI capabilities are becoming more sophisticated while requiring careful consideration of context and security. The most successful implementations appear to be those that augment rather than replace human expertise for the time being.

Looking forward

These developments suggest we're entering a period where the initial hype around AI in creative fields is being replaced by more practical and nuanced approaches. Institutions like RISD are finding ways to prepare students for a future where AI is one tool among many, while regulatory bodies are establishing frameworks that protect human creativity while enabling innovation.

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