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Brown Professor Exposes Mass AI Cheating After Exam Scores Plunge from 96 to 48

An economics professor at Brown University uncovered what may be one of the most dramatic AI cheating scandals in higher education. Roberto Serrano watched his take-home midterm average hit 96 out of 100, with 40 students scoring perfect marks. When he switched the final to an in-person format, the average crashed to 48. The 48-point gap reveals how generative AI tools are substituting for actual learning.

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Aniplex opens door to AI in anime while 88.6% of creators say tech threatens their livelihoods

Aniplex, the powerhouse behind Demon Slayer and Solo Leveling, signals openness to AI tools in anime production. President Shu Nishimoto says the company will consider generative AI if it benefits creators, reversing earlier commitments to hand-drawn work. The shift comes as 88.6% of Japanese creators report the technology threatens their income and WIT Studio faces backlash for AI-generated backgrounds.

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Steam Users Show Surprising Tolerance for AI in Games, Survey Reveals Only 8% Refuse to Buy

A recent survey of 3,800 Steam players reveals unexpected acceptance of AI in games, with 43% expressing comfort with the technology while only 8% would refuse to purchase AI-assisted games under any circumstance. The data suggests a gap between vocal online opposition and actual player sentiment toward AI integration in game development.

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06 Jul 2026

Wealthy families pay $75,000 for AI tutors at Alpha School despite unclear educational outcomes

Alpha School is charging wealthy families $75,000 annually for AI-driven education that replaces traditional teaching with AI tutors and project-based workshops. Despite the hefty price tag, the private schools don't report performance metrics, and internal documents reveal AI-generated content riddled with errors. Former employees describe students as guinea pigs in an unproven experiment.

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AI actor Tilly Norwood lands first feature film role despite industry backlash over training data

Particle6 Productions announced that Tilly Norwood, its controversial AI-generated actor, will star in Misaligned, a feature film set in the Tillyverse. The move marks a significant shift as AI steps from behind-the-scenes assistant to on-screen talent, despite fierce opposition from SAG-AFTRA and actors who claim the technology uses stolen performances without consent or compensation.

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04 Jul 2026

Commonwealth Prize winner cleared of AI use as detection tools face scrutiny over accuracy

Jamir Nazir has been awarded the Commonwealth Prize after accusations his story was AI-generated sparked fierce debate. The Commonwealth Foundation cleared him following investigation, but the controversy exposes deeper questions about AI detection tools and their reliability. Experts warn that distinguishing human writing from machine language has become a linguistic hall of mirrors, with false-positives affecting innocent writers.

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03 Jul 2026

Woman Loses Year's Savings to AI Romance Scam Featuring Deepfake Dubai Prince Video Calls

A Filipino domestic worker lost $1,625 after falling victim to an AI romance scam involving lifelike video calls with a deepfake impersonating Dubai's crown prince. The scammer used AI-powered technology to create real-time deepfake videos, manipulating her into paying for a fake marriage certificate and royal membership card before she discovered the account was based in Nigeria.

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Weird Al Yankovic Rejects Lucrative AI Ad, Refuses to Be 'Poster Boy for AI'

Parody legend Weird Al Yankovic turned down a substantial payment to star in an AI advertisement, citing his opposition to the technology. The 66-year-old musician pulled out just a week before filming when he discovered the commercial was for AI, not general business software. His decision highlights a stark contrast between his career-long respect for artist permissions and the tech industry's controversial approach to copyright.

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Trump posts AI video mocking celebrity critics with deepfake treatment for Derangement Syndrome

President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on social media portraying himself as a doctor treating Hollywood stars for Trump Derangement Syndrome. The deepfake features Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro, Rosie O'Donnell, and others offering fake testimonials. Experts warn such content could distort public perception and pollute the information space, particularly affecting younger audiences unable to distinguish authentic footage from fabricated material.

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02 Jul 2026

Heat Waves Intensify Data Centers' Strain on Communities, Fueling AI Debates Over Environmental Impact

As temperatures soar across the eastern U.S., data centers are placing unprecedented strain on power grids and local communities. In Lowell, Massachusetts, residents face worsening air quality from diesel generators and water consumption reaching 118,000 gallons daily, sparking debates about AI infrastructure's environmental toll on vulnerable neighborhoods.

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South Korean startups create AI-generated videos of deceased loved ones, sparking ethical debate

A growing number of South Koreans are using AI-generated videos to recreate deceased loved ones, with startups like Vaice serving 300 customers monthly at $390 per video. While families find comfort in these digital recreations of the dead, experts warn about ethical concerns and psychological harm as the technology advances toward interactive griefbots.

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Trump interacts with AI Theodore Roosevelt at new presidential library in North Dakota

Donald Trump engaged in a conversation with an AI-powered simulation of Theodore Roosevelt during a visit to the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. The AI exhibit offered leadership advice and discussed historical achievements including the Panama Canal. Trump announced $750,000 in federal funding for the library as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.

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