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31 Oct 2024

AI Resurrects Late Star Wars Actor Peter Cushing for New Documentary

Peter Cushing, the iconic actor known for his roles in Star Wars and Hammer horror films, is being brought back to life using AI for a new Sky documentary. This raises questions about the ethical and creative implications of posthumous digital resurrections.

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The Ethical Dilemma of AI-Powered 'Digital Resurrection': Comfort or Exploitation?

A Spanish TV program sparks debate on using AI to recreate deceased loved ones, raising ethical, philosophical, and legal questions about grief, memory, and the essence of human identity.

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AI Chatbot Platform Under Fire for Allowing Impersonation of Deceased Teenagers

Character.AI, a popular AI chatbot platform, faces criticism and legal challenges for hosting user-created bots impersonating deceased teenagers, raising concerns about online safety and AI regulation.

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30 Oct 2024

AI's Ethical Dilemma: The Rise of Digital Afterlife Services

A deep dive into the emerging industry of AI-powered digital afterlife services, exploring the ethical implications, user experiences, and potential future developments.

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Dolphin Entertainment Partners with Loti AI to Combat Deepfakes and Protect Digital Content

Dolphin Entertainment teams up with Loti AI to offer advanced content protection services, leveraging AI technology to safeguard brands and celebrities from unauthorized use of their likeness and intellectual property online.

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SAG-AFTRA Strikes Deal with AI Company Ethovox Amid Ongoing Video Game Voice Actor Strike

SAG-AFTRA, the US actors' union, signs an agreement with AI voice company Ethovox to protect performers' rights, while continuing its strike against major video game companies over AI concerns.

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29 Oct 2024

Robert Downey Jr. Vows Legal Action Against AI Replicas, Highlighting Hollywood's AI Concerns

Robert Downey Jr. threatens to sue future executives who use AI to recreate his likeness, sparking discussions about AI's role in entertainment and actors' rights.

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AI-Powered De-Aging Technology Revolutionizes Filmmaking in Robert Zemeckis' "Here"

Robert Zemeckis' new film "Here" showcases groundbreaking AI-powered de-aging technology, allowing real-time facial transformations of Tom Hanks and Robin Wright across multiple decades.

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AI-Powered PickBot Predicts NFL Props for Steelers vs. Giants Monday Night Football

SportsLine's AI PickBot, using advanced machine learning techniques, provides prop bet predictions for the upcoming Steelers vs. Giants NFL game, focusing on quarterback Daniel Jones' performance.

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Universal Music Group Partners with Klay Vision to Develop Ethical AI Music Model

Universal Music Group (UMG) and AI music company Klay Vision announce a partnership to create an ethical foundational model for AI-generated music, aiming to respect copyright and support artists while exploring new creative avenues.

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AI-Powered Michael Parkinson Podcast Sparks Debate on Ethics and Legacy

A new AI-powered podcast featuring the late Sir Michael Parkinson's voice has been announced, raising questions about the ethics of using artificial intelligence to recreate deceased personalities and its impact on the entertainment industry.

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26 Oct 2024

The Unexpected Reality of AI: How Pop Culture Missed the Mark on Artificial Intelligence

An analysis of how our cultural narratives about AI and robots have failed to prepare us for the current reality of AI chatbots, highlighting the tragic case of a teenager's obsession with an AI companion.

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UFC President Dana White Explores AI Solutions with Mark Zuckerberg to Overhaul Rankings System

UFC President Dana White has revealed discussions with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about potentially using artificial intelligence to improve the UFC's controversial rankings system, signaling a major shift in the organization's approach to fighter rankings.

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Universal Music Group Releases AI-Powered Spanish Version of Classic Christmas Song

Universal Music Group has released a Spanish version of Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" using AI technology, marking a significant milestone in AI's application in the music industry.

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Redditors Game Google AI with Fake Restaurant Reviews to Protect Local Favorites

London Redditors are posting false positive reviews of tourist-trap restaurants to manipulate Google's AI-generated search results, aiming to divert tourists and influencers from their favorite local spots.

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