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22 Apr 2025

Controversial AI Startup Cluely Raises $5.3M to 'Cheat on Everything'

Cluely, founded by suspended Columbia students, offers an AI tool for cheating on interviews, exams, and more, sparking ethical debates and raising $5.3M in funding.

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Oscars Embrace AI: New Rules Allow AI-Assisted Films to Compete for Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its rules to allow films using generative AI to compete for Oscar nominations, sparking discussions about the role of AI in filmmaking and its impact on the industry.

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Gen Z's Perception of AI Consciousness Grows as AI IQ Scores Surge

A quarter of Gen Z believes AI is already conscious, while AI models demonstrate significant IQ improvements, raising questions about the nature of machine intelligence and its societal impact.

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21 Apr 2025

Mega Matrix and Snail Games Partner for AI-Enhanced Short Drama Production

Mega Matrix Inc. and Snail Games have signed an MOU to collaborate on developing and distributing short dramas globally, leveraging AI technology for immersive storytelling and personalized content delivery.

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17 Apr 2025

AI-Generated Music Surges on Deezer: 18% of Uploads Now AI-Created

French streaming platform Deezer reports a significant increase in AI-generated music uploads, raising concerns about copyright issues and the impact on human artists. The company has implemented detection tools to manage the influx of AI content.

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Futureverse Acquires Candy Digital: AI and Metaverse Convergence in Fan Experiences

Futureverse, an AI and metaverse tech firm, has acquired Candy Digital, a digital collectibles platform, to integrate AI-powered experiences with major brand partnerships, potentially reshaping fan engagement in the digital realm.

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Actors Face Regret and Ethical Dilemmas After Selling Likenesses to AI Companies

Actors who sold their image rights to AI companies are now grappling with the consequences, as their digital avatars appear in misleading advertisements and political propaganda without their consent.

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15 Apr 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Addresses Copyright Concerns and Proposes New Revenue Models for AI-Generated Art

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, discusses the challenges of copyright and compensation in AI-generated art, proposing new revenue-sharing models and emphasizing the need for balance between innovation and fair compensation for artists.

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ChatGPT's Latest Trend: Turning Pets into Humans - Amusing or Unsettling?

A new viral trend using ChatGPT's image generation capabilities allows users to transform their pets into human forms, sparking both fascination and discomfort among pet owners and AI enthusiasts.

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14 Apr 2025

Silicon Valley Crosswalks Hacked with AI-Generated Voices of Tech Billionaires

Crosswalk buttons in Silicon Valley cities were hacked to play AI-generated audio clips imitating Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, sparking discussions about AI, tech influence, and cybersecurity.

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ChatGPT Nears 1 Billion Users, Driven by Studio Ghibli-Style AI Images

OpenAI's ChatGPT experiences explosive growth, reaching nearly 1 billion weekly active users, largely due to its new image generation feature and popular Studio Ghibli-style creations.

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The AI Art Controversy: Studio Ghibli Style Sparks Debate on Creativity and Copyright

The rise of AI-generated art in the style of Studio Ghibli has ignited a fierce debate about intellectual property, creativity, and the future of human artists in an AI-dominated landscape.

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13 Apr 2025

Tech Workers Turn to Handwritten Notes in Self-Driving Taxis for Job Hunting and Dating

In an unexpected twist, tech professionals in San Francisco are using Waymo's self-driving taxis as unconventional bulletin boards, leaving handwritten notes to find jobs and potential romantic partners.

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12 Apr 2025

The Ethical Dilemma of Human-AI Relationships: Psychologists Raise Alarm

Psychologists explore the growing trend of intimate human-AI relationships, highlighting potential risks such as disrupted human connections, harmful advice, and exploitation. The study calls for more research to understand and mitigate these emerging ethical challenges.

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11 Apr 2025

Google's AI-Powered Meme Generator for Gboard: A Work in Progress

Google is developing an AI meme generator for Gboard, but early reports suggest it struggles to create coherent and humorous content, raising questions about its effectiveness and target audience.

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