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10 May 2025

SoundCloud Reverses Course on AI Training Policy Amid User Backlash

SoundCloud faces controversy over changes to its terms of use regarding AI training on user content, leading to a swift policy reversal and clarification from the company's CEO.

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Mark Zuckerberg's AI Friendship Vision Sparks Debate Among Experts

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's proposal to use AI as a solution for loneliness faces criticism from psychologists who argue that artificial intelligence cannot replace genuine human connections.

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09 May 2025

AI Algorithms Pose Threat to Women's Sports Visibility and Growth

Despite progress in women's sports, AI-driven content algorithms on social media platforms are creating an 'echo chamber' effect that could hinder the visibility and growth of women's athletics.

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08 May 2025

Clippy Resurrected: Microsoft's Iconic Assistant Returns as AI-Powered Local LLM Interface

A software engineer has revived Microsoft's infamous Clippy as an AI assistant, transforming the 90s icon into a local large language model (LLM) interface. This nostalgic project combines retro aesthetics with modern AI capabilities, offering users a unique and privacy-focused chatbot experience.

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Digital Clones and AI-Generated Models Revolutionize Fashion Advertising

AI-powered digital clones and virtual models are transforming the fashion industry, offering cost-effective and versatile marketing solutions while raising ethical concerns about authenticity and human displacement.

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WorldCon's AI Vetting Controversy: Science Fiction Community Reacts to ChatGPT Use

The 2025 World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Seattle faces backlash for using ChatGPT to vet potential panelists, leading to resignations and apologies from organizers.

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07 May 2025

Netflix Unveils Major Redesign and AI-Powered Features for Enhanced User Experience

Netflix is rolling out a significant redesign of its TV interface and introducing AI-powered features for mobile, aiming to improve content discovery and user engagement.

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Netflix Unveils ChatGPT-Powered AI Search Feature for Enhanced Content Discovery

Netflix introduces a new AI-powered search tool using OpenAI's ChatGPT, allowing users to find content through conversational queries. The feature is rolling out as an opt-in beta for iOS users, with plans for wider implementation.

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Netflix Revamps TV App and Introduces AI-Powered Search on iOS

Netflix unveils a redesigned TV app homepage and introduces generative AI-powered search for iOS, aiming to enhance user experience and content discovery.

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AI-Generated Katy Perry Met Gala Images Go Viral, Highlighting Deepfake Concerns

Katy Perry's AI-generated Met Gala appearance sparks online frenzy, raising questions about the impact of deepfakes on social media and celebrity culture.

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NBC Resurrects Iconic NBA Narrator Jim Fagan's Voice Using AI for Upcoming Season

NBC plans to use AI-generated voice of late sports narrator Jim Fagan for NBA coverage, sparking nostalgia and ethical debates.

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06 May 2025

Google Ventures into Film Production to Reshape Tech Perception

Google partners with Range Media to launch '100 Zeros', a film and TV production initiative aimed at promoting a positive view of technology and Google products through entertainment.

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Major Deepfake Porn Site Shuts Down Amid Legal and Ethical Concerns

Mr. Deepfakes, the largest platform for AI-generated non-consensual pornography, has permanently closed following service termination and new legislation, marking a significant moment in the fight against deepfake abuse.

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ChatGPT Users Develop Bizarre Delusions: The Dark Side of AI Interaction

Reports emerge of ChatGPT users experiencing psychosis-like symptoms, with loved ones witnessing alarming behavioral changes and beliefs induced by AI interactions.

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05 May 2025

AI Hallucinations on the Rise: New Models Face Increased Inaccuracy Despite Advancements

Recent tests reveal that newer AI models, including OpenAI's latest offerings, are experiencing higher rates of hallucinations despite improvements in reasoning capabilities. This trend raises concerns about AI reliability and its implications for various applications.

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