Selina Scerri
11 October 2024
Our thoughts about Tomorrow’s Blossoms
Our work has earned appreciation from scientists who understand the complexities of AI, yet misconceptions remain about it being purely AI-generated. We want to clarify that while advanced technology and AI tools played a role, the true driving force behind the process was our creative vision, intuition, and decision-making
16 September 2024
Paul Trillo’s *Washed Out: A Groundbreaking AI-Created Music Video
The music video Washed Out marks a significant milestone in the intersection of art and technology, being the first officially commissioned collaboration between a music artist and filmmaker using OpenAI’s Sora video model
3 September 2024
The Resilience and Promise of Generative AI: A Rebuttal to Critics
Understanding the journey of generative AI requires recognizing the nature of technological hype cycles. Every significant advancement, from the internet to smartphones, has passed through phases of intense enthusiasm followed by skepticism.
12 August 2024
Bacteria Mutate in Space: What Maltese Scientists Discovered
In this interview, the scientists behind the groundbreaking Maleth Project share insights into their pioneering work on the effects of space conditions on bacteria found in diabetic foot ulcers.
5 August 2024
AI Threat to Actors
Hollywood performers represented by SAG-AFTRA are taking a stand against some of the biggest names in the video game industry—Activision, Warner Bros, and Walt Disney. The issue at hand is the potential misuse of artificial intelligence to replicate actors’ voices and likenesses without fair compensation or consent.
1 August 2024
Ancient Rock Art Dating
Scientists have found some of the oldest rock art in the world on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. They used a new technique called laser-ablation U-series imaging to date the art more accurately.
30 July 2024
Spray On Shoes for Athletes
The advent of spray-on shoes, exemplified by Swiss brand On’s Cloudboom Strike LS, signals a transformative shift in sportswear and footwear, driven by cutting-edge technology and sustainability. This innovative product, worn by Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri to win the Boston Marathon and set to be showcased at the Paris 2024 Olympics, highlights the potential of AI and robotics in revolutionizing the industry.