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AI-Generated Country Hit 'Walk My Walk' Sparks Ethics Debate Over Artist Attribution and Voice Cloning

An AI-generated country song using Blanco Brown's vocal style without permission hits No. 1 on Billboard charts, raising critical questions about artist rights and AI music ethics in the industry.

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ChatGPT Transforms Information Discovery: How AI Chatbots Are Reshaping Search Behavior

Three years after its launch, ChatGPT has fundamentally changed how people search for information, becoming the preferred first stop for millions seeking quick answers. The AI chatbot's conversational approach is challenging traditional search engines and reshaping the digital information landscape.

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28 Nov 2025

Let it Die: Inferno Reveals Extensive AI Use in Gaming Production

The upcoming sequel to Let it Die discloses substantial use of AI-generated content across voices, music, and graphics, highlighting growing AI adoption in game development and raising questions about creative authenticity.

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27 Nov 2025

Stanford Researchers Develop AI Tool to Reduce Political Polarization on Social Media

Stanford-led research team creates a browser extension using AI to rerank social media feeds, successfully reducing political polarization by downranking hostile content during the 2024 election period.

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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Calls for Dropping AI Labels on Game Stores as Technology Becomes Ubiquitous

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney argues that Steam and other game stores should eliminate 'Made with AI' tags, claiming they will become irrelevant as generative AI becomes standard in game development. His comments have sparked debate about transparency and consumer choice in the gaming industry.

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European Parliament Proposes EU-Wide Minimum Age of 16 for AI Chatbots and Social Media Access

The European Parliament has approved a non-binding resolution calling for a harmonized minimum age of 16 across the EU for accessing social media platforms, video-sharing services, and AI companions, with parental consent required for users aged 13-16.

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26 Nov 2025

AI-Generated GTA 6 'Leaks' Fool Millions as Fake Gameplay Videos Go Viral

A viral AI-generated GTA 6 gameplay video garnered 8 million views in 24 hours, sparking outrage when fans discovered it was fake. The creator claimed it was an 'experiment' to demonstrate how easily AI can blur reality online.

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25 Nov 2025

AI Recipe 'Slop' Threatens Thanksgiving Traditions as Food Bloggers Face Traffic Collapse

AI-generated recipes are flooding the internet with inaccurate cooking instructions, causing traffic to plummet for professional food bloggers while potentially ruining holiday meals. Google's AI Overviews and social media platforms are amplifying untested recipes that could turn Thanksgiving dinner into a disaster.

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AI Christian Singer Solomon Ray Tops Charts, Sparking Ethical Debate in Gospel Music

An AI-generated Christian artist named Solomon Ray has reached #1 on iTunes Christian charts with his album "Faithful Soul," igniting controversy about artificial intelligence in religious music and raising questions about authenticity and spiritual connection in AI-created gospel content.

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The Rise of AI Slop: How Mass-Produced Content Is Degrading Social Media and Marketing

AI-generated 'slop' content is flooding social media platforms and marketing campaigns, creating low-quality, mass-produced material that degrades online experiences. From fake animal videos to corporate marketing failures, this phenomenon represents a growing challenge for digital platforms and brand authenticity.

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YouTube Music Launches AI-Powered 2025 Recap with Interactive Chat Feature

YouTube Music rolls out its 2025 Recap feature ahead of Spotify Wrapped, introducing an innovative AI chat system that allows users to ask questions about their listening habits and receive personalized insights in shareable graphic formats.

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Macquarie Dictionary Names 'AI Slop' as 2025 Word of the Year

Australia's Macquarie Dictionary selected 'AI slop' as its 2025 Word of the Year, reflecting growing concerns about low-quality AI-generated content flooding the internet. The term won both the committee vote and people's choice, highlighting widespread anxiety about meaningless AI content.

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24 Nov 2025

Disney Unveils AI-Powered Olaf Robot: Next-Generation Character Technology Transforms Theme Park Experiences

Disney's Imagineering division debuts an autonomous Olaf robot using advanced AI and reinforcement learning, marking a breakthrough in bringing animated characters to life in theme parks through partnerships with NVIDIA and Google DeepMind.

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Trump's AI Push Creates Unprecedented Rift Within MAGA Movement

President Trump's aggressive promotion of AI development faces growing opposition from key MAGA figures including Steve Bannon and Republican governors, creating a significant divide within his coalition over technology regulation and economic priorities.

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Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Challenges Gaming Industry's AI Hype

Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, offers a measured critique of AI's role in game development, contrasting with major companies' ambitious claims while sharing insights from his own AI experiments at Absurd Ventures.

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