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31 Oct 2025

Seattle Reign Coach Uses ChatGPT for Soccer Tactics, Sparking Debate About AI in Professional Sports

Seattle Reign FC head coach Laura Harvey reveals she used ChatGPT to develop defensive tactics, implementing a back-five formation suggested by the AI chatbot. The unconventional approach has contributed to the team's improved season performance but raises questions about AI's role in professional sports decision-making.

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OpenAI Expands Sora with Character Cameo Feature, Enabling Reusable AI Video Characters

OpenAI has upgraded its Sora app with Character Cameo, allowing users to create reusable AI characters from pets, objects, and drawings. The update also includes video stitching capabilities and temporary open access in select regions.

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30 Oct 2025

OpenAI's Sora Android Launch Sees Nearly Half a Million Downloads on First Day

OpenAI's AI video generation app Sora launched on Android with impressive first-day downloads of 470,000 across seven markets. The app features TikTok-style video sharing and AI-powered video creation with user likenesses.

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Arc Raiders Reignites AI Voice Controversy as Embark Studios Defends Text-to-Speech Technology

Embark Studios faces renewed criticism over AI voice usage in Arc Raiders, mirroring controversies from The Finals. The developer defends its text-to-speech approach as ethical while industry debates the boundaries between AI assistance and human replacement.

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Universal Music Group and AI Startup Udio Settle Copyright Lawsuit, Partner on New AI Music Platform

Universal Music Group has settled its copyright infringement lawsuit against AI music generator Udio and announced a partnership to launch a new AI-powered music platform in 2025. The deal marks the first major settlement between a record label and AI music company, potentially reshaping how AI-generated music is created and distributed.

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Take-Two CEO Dismisses AI's Role in Game Development, Says Technology Lacks Creativity for GTA-Level Productions

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick argues that AI cannot create games like Grand Theft Auto due to its derivative nature and lack of creativity. He cites intellectual property concerns and AI's reliance on backward-looking data as fundamental limitations for creative game development.

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Meta Plans Massive AI Content Push Across Social Platforms as Third Era of Social Media

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces plans to flood Facebook and Instagram feeds with AI-generated content, calling it the potential third era of social media. The company's Vibes app has already generated over 20 billion AI images as Meta doubles down on algorithmic content delivery.

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LinkedIn Expands AI Training to Use More User Data Globally, Requires Manual Opt-Out

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has updated its Terms of Use to expand AI training data collection to include users in the UK, EU, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong. The platform will use profile data, posts, and activity to train generative AI models unless users manually opt out.

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Samsung Galaxy AI Expands Global Reach with Filipino and Gujarati Language Support

Samsung adds Filipino and Gujarati to Galaxy AI, bringing total language support to 22. The expansion demonstrates Samsung's commitment to democratizing AI access across diverse linguistic communities.

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University of Illinois Students Caught Using AI to Apologize for Cheating, Highlighting Academic Integrity Crisis

University of Illinois professors discovered students used AI to write apologies after being caught cheating on attendance and assignments. The incident went viral and sparked broader discussions about AI's impact on education and academic integrity.

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Emma Thompson Delivers Expletive-Laden Critique of AI Writing Assistants

Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson expressed intense frustration with Microsoft Word's Copilot feature, which automatically offers to rewrite her work. Her candid comments highlight broader concerns about uninvited AI assistance in creative processes.

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29 Oct 2025

AI Deepfakes Target Renowned Physicists to Spread Alien Spacecraft Misinformation

Prominent physicists Michio Kaku and Brian Cox are battling AI deepfakes that use their likeness to spread false claims about comet 3I/ATLAS being an alien spacecraft, highlighting growing concerns about AI-generated misinformation targeting scientific credibility.

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YouTube Introduces AI-Powered Video Upscaling and Enhanced TV Features

YouTube launches automatic AI upscaling for low-resolution videos to HD and 4K, alongside enhanced thumbnails and new TV-focused features. Creators maintain control with opt-out options while the platform aims to improve viewing experience on its fastest-growing surface.

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Deepfake Jensen Huang Crypto Scam Outdraws Real Nvidia GTC Keynote by 5x on YouTube

A sophisticated deepfake livestream featuring Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang promoting cryptocurrency scams attracted nearly 100,000 viewers, five times more than the official GTC keynote. The fake stream used AI-generated video to deceive viewers into scanning QR codes for fraudulent crypto investments.

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Character.AI Bans Under-18 Users from Open-Ended Chats Following Teen Suicide Lawsuits

Character.AI announces sweeping restrictions on users under 18, eliminating open-ended chatbot conversations by November 25th. The move comes after multiple lawsuits linking the platform to teen suicides and growing regulatory pressure on AI companion services.

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