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12 Nov 2025

AI Industry Leaders Warn of Control Crisis as Companies Race to Build Superintelligent Systems

Two new books and industry warnings highlight growing concerns about AI companies' ability to control their own systems, with experts arguing that current development methods are fundamentally flawed and could lead to catastrophic outcomes.

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AI-Generated Fire Image Sparks Panic and Evacuation at Texas High School

A fake AI-generated image showing Bellaire High School on fire caused widespread panic among parents and students during a routine fire alarm evacuation, highlighting the growing threat of AI misinformation in emergency situations.

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11 Nov 2025

Gaming Industry Splits Over AI Use as Arc Raiders Success Sparks Heated Debate

The gaming industry faces a growing divide over AI implementation as Arc Raiders' commercial success despite AI-generated voices challenges developer opposition. Industry executives claim widespread AI adoption while indie developers push back against normalization.

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Game of Thrones Publisher Denies AI Art Claims Amid Fan Backlash Over Illustrated Edition

George R.R. Martin's team responds to allegations that AI-generated artwork was used in the new illustrated edition of 'A Feast for Crows,' as fans point to visual inconsistencies and similarities to existing fan art.

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ElevenLabs Launches Celebrity Voice Marketplace with McConaughey and Caine Partnerships

AI audio company ElevenLabs partners with Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine to launch an ethical marketplace for licensing celebrity AI voice clones. The platform addresses industry concerns about consent and compensation while enabling brands to use famous voices for content creation.

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Public Citizen Demands OpenAI Withdraw Sora 2 Over Deepfake and Democracy Concerns

Nonprofit advocacy group Public Citizen calls for OpenAI to remove its AI video generator Sora 2 from public access, citing concerns about deepfakes, nonconsensual content, and threats to democratic processes. The organization accuses OpenAI of rushing unsafe products to market without adequate safeguards.

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Elon Musk's Grokipedia Challenges Wikipedia with AI-Generated Content Amid Accuracy Concerns

Elon Musk launched Grokipedia, an AI-powered encyclopedia with over 800,000 articles, positioning it as an alternative to Wikipedia. However, researchers have identified significant accuracy issues and bias concerns with the platform's automated content generation.

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Samsung Launches Vision AI Companion: Transforming TVs into Conversational AI Hubs

Samsung introduces Vision AI Companion across its 2025 TV lineup, featuring an upgraded Bixby powered by multiple AI models including Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity. The system enables natural conversations about on-screen content and beyond, with real-time translation and visual responses.

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AI Country Artist 'Breaking Rust' Makes Billboard History with Chart-Topping Hit

An AI-generated country artist named Breaking Rust has achieved the first-ever number one position on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart with the song 'Walk My Walk,' sparking debates about AI's impact on the music industry and raising concerns about copyright infringement and artistic authenticity.

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AI Cheating Scandals Rock South Korea's Elite Universities, Sparking Educational Reform Debate

Mass cheating incidents involving AI tools at prestigious SKY universities expose the urgent need for clear guidelines and reformed teaching methods in the digital age. Hundreds of students used ChatGPT and other AI platforms during exams, prompting calls for educational transformation.

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10 Nov 2025

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 Companions Are Creating 'Dangerous' Virtual Reality Addiction

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas raises concerns about AI companion apps manipulating users' minds and creating addictive virtual relationships. He positions his company's search-focused AI as a safer alternative while announcing a $400 million partnership with Snapchat.

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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 Can Predict Career Success by Analyzing Facial Features, Raising Ethical Concerns

University of Pennsylvania researchers developed an AI system that analyzes facial features to predict personality traits and career success, testing it on 96,000 MBA graduates with concerning implications for hiring and lending practices.

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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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