Homechevron_rightArchiveschevron_rightEntertainment and Society

Archives

Explore Stories by Date

16 Nov 2025

Ubisoft Admits AI-Generated Loading Screen 'Slipped Through' Into Anno 117: Pax Romana

Ubisoft faces backlash after an AI-generated loading screen appeared in Anno 117: Pax Romana's final release, with the company claiming it was an unintended placeholder that will be replaced in an upcoming patch.

3 Sources

14 Nov 2025

Divine Resurrects Vine with AI-Free Video Platform Backed by Jack Dorsey

Jack Dorsey-backed Divine app revives the defunct Vine platform with 6-second videos and over 100,000 archived clips, while implementing strict anti-AI policies to ensure human-created content.

4 Sources

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 AI Art Controversy Sparks Congressional Call for Regulation

Activision's use of AI-generated art in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has drawn criticism from players and prompted US Congressman Ro Khanna to call for regulations preventing companies from using AI to eliminate jobs and extract profits.

17 Sources

13 Nov 2025

Churches Turn to AI Chatbots as Digital Faith Tools Emerge Amid Religious Decline

Religious institutions across America are experimenting with AI-powered chatbots and apps that allow users to "text with Jesus" and receive spiritual guidance, as churches face declining attendance and potential closures.

4 Sources

AI-Powered Toys Spark Safety Concerns After Inappropriate Conversations with Children

Consumer watchdogs discover AI-powered children's toys discussing sexual content and dangerous activities, prompting OpenAI to suspend access and companies to pull products from market.

22 Sources

Disney Plus Plans AI-Generated Content Features as Part of Major Platform Overhaul

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced plans to integrate AI-powered user-generated content creation tools into Disney Plus, allowing subscribers to create and consume short-form AI videos. The move represents a significant shift for the traditionally IP-protective company and comes alongside gaming features and commerce integration.

19 Sources

Spotify Introduces AI-Powered Audiobook Recaps to Help Listeners Stay Engaged

Spotify launches a new AI feature called Recaps that generates short audio summaries of audiobooks to help users remember plot points without rewinding. The beta feature is currently available on iOS for select English titles.

7 Sources

AI Romance Revolution: From Digital Weddings to Real-World Divorces

A growing trend of people forming romantic relationships with AI chatbots is disrupting traditional marriage dynamics, leading to virtual weddings in Japan and real divorce cases worldwide as legal systems struggle to adapt.

8 Sources

South Park Tackles AI Deepfakes with Controversial Episode Featuring Explicit Content

South Park's latest episode 'Sora Not Sorry' explores the dangers of AI-generated deepfake videos through controversial storylines involving explicit content and political figures, highlighting concerns about the misuse of generative AI technology.

2 Sources

12 Nov 2025

Microsoft's 'Agentic OS' Vision for Windows Sparks Widespread User Backlash

Microsoft's announcement that Windows is evolving into an AI-driven 'agentic OS' has triggered fierce criticism from users, developers, and industry leaders who oppose forced AI integration and want more control over their operating system.

15 Sources

Russia's First Humanoid Robot AIDOL Face-Plants During Moscow Debut

Russia unveiled its first domestically-produced AI-powered humanoid robot AIDOL at a Moscow tech showcase, but the demonstration went awry when the robot fell face-first on stage after taking just a few steps. The incident highlights Russia's challenges in competing with established robotics leaders amid international sanctions.

14 Sources

Google Messages Introduces AI-Powered 'Remix' Feature for Photo Editing

Google Messages rolls out a new Remix feature powered by the Nano Banana AI model, allowing users to transform photos with AI-generated edits directly within the messaging app across multiple English-speaking countries.

2 Sources

Television Veteran Kevin Reilly Takes Helm as CEO of AI Startup Kartel

Former HBO Max and Fox executive Kevin Reilly joins AI consultancy Kartel as CEO, marking a significant move from traditional entertainment to AI-powered creative services. The company helps Fortune 500 brands integrate AI into their workflows for marketing and content creation.

2 Sources

AI Music Infiltrates Charts as 97% of Listeners Can't Distinguish Synthetic Songs from Human-Made Tracks

AI-generated music is flooding streaming platforms and topping charts, with Breaking Rust's country song reaching Billboard's top spot while most listeners remain unable to detect the artificial nature of these tracks.

15 Sources

AI Chatbots Surge in Popularity Among High-Income Earners, Study Reveals

A Morning Consult study shows AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are experiencing explosive growth among consumers earning over $100,000, while lower-income groups gravitate toward value-focused brands like Discount Tire and Great Value products.

2 Sources

Get all updates into your inbox 💌, Stay Up-to-date for Free 🥳

Your Daily Dose of Curated AI News

Don’t drown in AI news. We cut through the noise - filtering, ranking and summarizing the most important AI news, breakthroughs and research daily. Spend less time searching for the latest in AI and get straight to action.

The Outpost

News

About