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AI-Generated Country Song Reaches #1 on Billboard Chart, Sparking Industry Concerns

Breaking Rust, an AI-generated country artist, has topped Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart with "Walk My Walk," marking a significant milestone for artificial intelligence in music creation while raising questions about the future of human artistry.

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Yonsei University Grapples with Mass AI Cheating Scandal as Students Use ChatGPT on Exam

Over 200 Yonsei University students allegedly used ChatGPT to cheat on a midterm exam for a Natural Language Processing course. The professor threatened suspensions while the university plans public hearings on AI ethics in education.

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Yesterday

Microsoft Turns to Influencer Marketing to Boost Copilot Against ChatGPT and Gemini

Microsoft partners with social media influencers like Alix Earle to promote its Copilot AI assistant to younger consumers, as it trails behind ChatGPT and Google Gemini in user adoption. The strategy aims to leverage influencer credibility to close the gap in the competitive AI chatbot market.

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Perplexity CEO Warns AI Companionship Apps Could Manipulate Minds as Virtual Relationships Surge

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas raises concerns about AI companion apps potentially manipulating users' minds as people spend hours in virtual relationships. The warning comes as AI companionship technology gains popularity worldwide, with experts debating the psychological risks of replacing real human connections with virtual partners.

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The Cognitive Cost of AI: How Generative Tools May Be Dulling Our Thinking Skills

Growing research reveals that heavy reliance on AI tools like ChatGPT is reducing critical thinking abilities and memory formation. Studies show users exhibit lower brain activity and poor recall, but experts suggest mindful usage strategies can turn AI into a cognitive enhancement tool.

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AI System Claims to Predict Job Success and Personality Traits from Facial Features Alone

University of Pennsylvania researchers developed an AI system that analyzes facial characteristics to predict personality traits and career success, raising significant ethical concerns about appearance-based discrimination in hiring, lending, and other critical decisions.

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Elon Musk Faces Mockery After Posting AI-Generated 'Love You' Video

Elon Musk shared an AI-generated video of a woman saying 'I will always love you' using his xAI's Grok Imagine tool, sparking widespread ridicule and concerns about his relationship with AI companions.

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09 Nov 2025

Grok AI Introduces Photo-to-Video Feature, Sparking Viral Social Media Trend

Elon Musk's xAI unveils a new Grok feature that instantly transforms still photos into animated videos using AI prompts. The tool has gone viral on X, with users creating quirky transformations and meme-style content within seconds.

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08 Nov 2025

Vince Gilligan Takes Bold Stand Against AI with 'Made by Humans' Credits in New Apple TV+ Show

Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan includes an unusual 'made by humans' disclaimer in his new Apple TV+ series Pluribus, while delivering scathing criticism of AI technology and its impact on creative industries.

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AI Artist Xania Monet Makes Billboard History with Multi-Million Dollar Record Deal

Xania Monet becomes the first AI-generated artist to chart on Billboard radio, sparking industry debate about authenticity and the future of music creation. Created by Mississippi poet Telisha Jones using AI tools, the virtual artist has secured a multi-million dollar recording contract.

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Sora's AI Video Revolution Raises Urgent Questions About Digital Authenticity and Child Safety

OpenAI's Sora app enables users to create realistic AI-generated videos from text prompts, sparking concerns about misinformation, deepfakes, and child safety as experts struggle to develop effective detection methods.

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07 Nov 2025

HoYoverse Unveils AI-Powered Fantasy MMO 'Genesis' Built on Unreal Engine 5

HoYoverse, developer of Genshin Impact, has revealed its upcoming fantasy MMO project 'Genesis' featuring extensive AI integration, realistic graphics, and open-world PvP gameplay, marking a departure from the company's signature anime aesthetic.

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Xpeng's IRON Humanoid Robot Sparks Global Attention with Lifelike Movement and Controversial Design

Chinese EV maker Xpeng unveiled its IRON humanoid robot with such realistic movement that engineers had to cut it open on stage to prove it wasn't a human in disguise. The robot features feminine design elements and advanced AI capabilities.

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AI-Generated 'Welfare Queen' Videos Spread Racist Misinformation About SNAP Benefits

Artificial intelligence is being used to create fake videos targeting Black women receiving SNAP benefits, perpetuating decades-old racist stereotypes while major news outlets mistakenly report the content as authentic.

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Meta Expands AI Video Feed 'Vibes' to Europe Despite User Backlash

Meta launches its AI-generated short-form video feed Vibes in Europe, allowing users to create and share AI videos similar to TikTok, despite widespread user criticism and concerns about AI-generated content quality.

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