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The AI ‘machine artist’ making millions of dollars

“The Threshold of Reverie,” a work produced by Botto. Botto Generative artificial intelligence is making huge waves across industries and services from finance to human resources and spending on the technology is growing fast. And the art world is no different — some artists are using it to help generate work, and others are shocked […]

Technology

Botto, the Millionaire AI Artist, Is Getting a Personality

It’s an interesting idea, and it is fun to see the idea of an AI agent explored within the relatively benign realm of artistic expression. That said, Botto still poses some ethical conundrums. Many working artists rightly worry about the impact AI is having on their profession, as models trained on millions of copyrighted works […]

Entertainment

Beyoncé Becomes the Most RIAA-Certified Female Artist of All Time

Beyoncé has shattered another recording record. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced Tuesday that Beyoncé has received the most certified titles for a female artist, with 103 titles. “We are so excited to recognize the incredible talent, hard work, and creative spirit reflected across diverse genres,” wrote RIAA President and Chief Operating Officer Michele Ballantyne […]

Entertainment

‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Gladiator’ Makeup Artist Was 75

Paul Engelen, the British makeup designer who earned two Emmys and two Oscar nominations in a fabulous career that included work on Reds, Batman, The Phantom Menace, Gladiator and Game of Throneshas died. He was 75. Engelen died Nov. 3 of cancer at his home in West Sussex, England, his son-in-law (and fellow makeup designer) Daniel […]