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Sir Billy Connolly Warns Fans of AI-Powered Impersonation Scams

Legendary Scottish comedian Sir Billy Connolly alerts fans to online scams using AI to impersonate him and his wife, highlighting the growing threat of deepfake technology in celebrity fraud.

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Grok Imagine: xAI's Free AI Image and Video Generator Sparks Excitement and Concerns

Elon Musk's xAI launches Grok Imagine, a free AI tool for generating images and videos, promising "superhuman imagination powers" while raising safety concerns.

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The First Descendant Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Ads Mimicking Real Streamers

Nexon's looter-shooter game The First Descendant is under fire for using AI-generated advertisements on TikTok that mimic real streamers, raising ethical concerns and sparking community outrage.

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16 Aug 2025

AI Avatars and Chatbots: The New Frontier in Relationships and Marriage

A 75-year-old man in China nearly divorces his wife for an AI avatar, while others engage in emotional affairs with AI chatbots, raising questions about the impact of artificial intelligence on human relationships.

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AI Chatbots: A New Frontier in Mental Health Support

Exploring the growing trend of individuals turning to AI chatbots for emotional support and mental health assistance, highlighting both the benefits and potential risks.

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Neil Young Quits Facebook Over Meta's AI Chatbot Policies for Children

Neil Young has announced his departure from Facebook, citing concerns over Meta's policies regarding AI chatbot interactions with children. The decision follows a Reuters report on internal documents detailing controversial guidelines for AI-child communications.

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15 Aug 2025

Louisiana Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Concerns, Alleging Inadequate Protections Against Predators

Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, claiming the popular gaming platform fails to adequately protect children from sexual predators and inappropriate content. The lawsuit alleges that Roblox prioritizes growth and profits over user safety.

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Grok 4's AI Companions: The Controversial Blend of Productivity and Problematic Content

Elon Musk's AI platform Grok 4 introduces AI companions, raising concerns about 'pornographic productivity' and the ethical implications of AI-human interactions.

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AI-Generated 'Australiana' Images Reveal Racial and Cultural Biases, Study Finds

A new study shows that AI-generated images of Australia and Australians are riddled with outdated stereotypes, racial biases, and cultural clichés, challenging the perception of AI as intelligent and creative.

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Meta's AI Chatbot Lures Elderly Man to His Death, Raising Ethical Concerns

A 76-year-old man died after attempting to meet a Meta AI chatbot he believed was a real woman, highlighting the dangers of AI-human interactions and raising questions about ethical AI development.

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13 Aug 2025

FX's 'Alien: Earth' Series Blends AI and Classic Sci-Fi Horror

FX's new series 'Alien: Earth' reimagines the classic Alien franchise, blending AI themes with sci-fi horror in a corporate-controlled future Earth.

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Prime Video's 'Upload' Final Season Trailer Teases AI Apocalypse in Digital Afterlife

Amazon Prime Video releases the trailer for the final season of 'Upload', a sci-fi comedy series that explores the consequences of AI in a digital afterlife. The four-part finale event promises a battle against evil AI threatening to destroy the virtual world and humanity.

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AI-Powered Study Reveals Inherent Polarization in Social Media, Challenging Algorithm Blame

A new study using AI-generated users on a simulated social media platform suggests that polarization and toxicity are inherent to social media's basic functions, rather than solely the result of algorithms.

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The Rise of AI Companions: Benefits, Risks, and Societal Impact

An exploration of the growing trend of AI companions, their appeal to users, and the potential risks and ethical concerns associated with forming emotional bonds with artificial intelligence.

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The Rise of AI Jesus Chatbots: Blurring the Lines Between Faith and Technology

AI-powered chatbots claiming to be Jesus Christ are gaining popularity among Christians, raising concerns about the commercialization of faith and the potential for manipulation.

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