Artificial Intelligence

0 Politics Jewish Law

Trump picks Lee Zeldin, Jewish former congressman from Long Island, to head EPA

Luke Tress in JTA · 11 Nov

Lee Zeldin, a Jewish former congressman from New York, has been appointed by Donald Trump to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in his upcoming administration.

0 Culture Jewish Law

How the closing of a website for Yom Kippur confessions explains the modern internet

Louis Keene in Forward · 10 Oct

AtoneNet, an online platform for anonymous Yom Kippur confessions, was shut down after 11 years due to the infiltration of AI-generated "slop."

0 Art Culture

The Painter of No Context

David Jager in Tablet · 27 Sep

David Salle, a prominent contemporary painter from a Jewish family in Kansas, rose to fame in the 1980s New York art scene.

0 Antisemitism Politics

It's impossible to moderate artificial intelligence. Maybe we should stop trying

Mira Fox in Forward · 21 Aug

The article explores the challenges of moderating artificial intelligence (AI) on social media platforms like X and Instagram.

0 Music Ethics

A new Shazam-style bot will detect Shlomo Carlebach’s melodies

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 9 Jul

Shlomo Tannor, an AI engineer and musician, has created CarleBot, a software similar to Shazam but for Jewish melodies, specifically focusing on Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's tunes.

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A new Shazam-style bot will identify Shlomo Carlebach’s melodies

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 9 Jul

Shlomo Tannor, an AI engineer and musician, created CarleBot, a melody detection software akin to Shazam, to identify Jewish prayer melodies, particularly those by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach.

0 Politics Science

China's AI Colossus

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 2 Jul

Arthur Herman emphasizes the necessity for the United States to strategically counter China's advances in artificial intelligence, highlighting China's integration of AI into surveillance, military, and industrial capabilities, all towards their goal of global dominance.

0 Politics Science

Risky Bets

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Jun

The Conservative Party in Britain, under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, faces allegations of corruption related to bets placed on the election date, reflecting a sense of decay within the party.

0 Holocaust Ethics

Google is answering search queries with AI now. What does that mean for Holocaust history?

Mira Fox in Forward · 20 Jun

A recent UNESCO report, "AI and the Holocaust: Rewriting History?" highlights concerns about the use of AI, such as Google's generative search function, in providing information on Holocaust history.

0 Science Jewish Law

From the Newsletter | Moment Wins First Place from Religion News Association!

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 26 Apr

Moment Magazine won two major First Place prizes from the Religion News Association for Magazine Overall Excellence for its Artificial Intelligence issue, which explored the impact of AI on humanity.

0 Antisemitism Education

Former employee used AI to frame Baltimore school principal as antisemitic and racist, police say

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 25 Apr

A former employee of a Baltimore-area high school was arrested for using artificial intelligence to fabricate antisemitic and racist comments supposedly made by the school's principal as part of a growing trend of AI-generated impersonation incidents.

0 Politics Israel

‘Everyday feels like forever’: Israelis observe 6-month anniversary with sadness and frustration

Susan Greene in Forward · 7 Apr

Israelis marked the 6-month anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack with sadness and frustration, demanding a ceasefire and criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the crisis.

0 Education Ethics

Jews have always been prolific writers. Has AI wound up with too much of their work?

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 25 Mar

Heila Precel, a Jewish researcher, published a paper highlighting how artificial intelligence (AI) training using texts without authors' permission, such as ChatGPT, disproportionately affects Jewish writers like Sarah Silverman and Michael Chabon.

0 Holidays Communities

A beautiful, Black, Queen Esther with braids — and readers are liking what they see

Robin Washington in Forward · 20 Mar

The Jewish Press recently featured a computer-generated image of Queen Esther as Black with dark skin and braids, prompting attention and positive reactions from readers like Lahavah Hila and Rishona Campbell.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Escapism Would Be Good Right About Now

Jewdicious · 12 Mar

In the article, the author reflects on the chaotic state of the world, including the war in Israel, concerns about AI, and global issues, recommending the escapist TV show "Survivor" as a temporary distraction.

0 Literature Education

Etgar Keret is writing again — and teaching an AI chatbot to do it better

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 8 Mar

Etgar Keret, a renowned Israeli writer, resumed writing after a period of writer's block following a traumatic event on Oct. 7.

0 Television/Film Culture

Interview with Tova Hopemark, Director of “ALRIGHT ROBOT”

guestpost in Jewschool · 6 Mar

Tova Hopemark, the director of the award-winning film "ALRIGHT ROBOT," discusses her inspiration for the comedy about depression featuring a lonely Jewish millennial connecting with a robot.

0 Ethics Philosophy

A Jewish institution asks: What does Judaism have to say about AI?

Zev Stub in JTA · 4 Mar

Spertus Institute, a Chicago-based Jewish institution, is hosting a free online event titled "Critical Conversations: Artificial Intelligence, Jewish Ethics, and the Future of Humanity" to explore the intersection of AI and Judaism.

0 Politics Ethics

The Real Deal for 2024

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Jan

As the US political market is expected to spend up to $17 billion on advertising in the 2024 elections, concerns arise about the use of deepfake technology to deceive voters.

0 Politics Culture

People of the Year, 2023

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 29 Dec 2023

Hosts of the Commentary Magazine Podcast discuss their selections for the most influential figures of 2023, covering both positive and negative impacts.

0 Politics

Dastardly Digital Deception // Deepfakes come to Gaza

Avi Shafran in Ami · 13 Dec 2023

The article discusses the prevalence of deepfakes, which are digitally manipulated images or videos, in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza.

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China and the Future of the U.S.-Israel Alliance

Sapir · 1 Dec 2023

The article discusses the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance in the context of the U.S.-China rivalry.

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Tech 2040: Are Jews Ready?

Sapir · 1 Dec 2023

In this article, the author explores the potential future advancements in technology and their impact on Jewish life in the year 2040.

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Shabbat

Sapir · 1 Dec 2023

The author discusses the impact of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), on human thinking and Judaism.

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Jewish Technophobia: An Old Story

Sapir · 1 Dec 2023

In 2023, 25 Haredi rabbis banned the use of AI chatbots, claiming that they contain heresy and dangers.

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