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05 Nov 2025

Sony AI Releases First Consent-Based Benchmark to Combat AI Vision Bias

Sony AI has launched FHIBE, the world's first publicly available, consent-based image dataset designed to test fairness and bias in computer vision models. The benchmark includes over 10,000 images from nearly 2,000 participants across 81 countries, revealing significant biases in existing AI systems.

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The Rise of AI Companionship: How Chatbots Are Replacing Human Connection

Major tech platforms are integrating AI chatbots designed for intimate companionship, with millions already using these services despite concerns about their impact on real human relationships and social connection.

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04 Nov 2025

Kim Kardashian Blames ChatGPT for Law School Test Failures, Highlighting AI's Educational Limitations

Reality star Kim Kardashian reveals she used ChatGPT for legal advice during her law studies but says the AI chatbot consistently provided incorrect answers, causing her to fail multiple tests. Her experience underscores the risks of relying on AI for critical academic work.

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Researchers Develop AI-Powered 'Digital Thermometer' to Track Social Media-Induced Stress in Real Time

University of the Free State researcher creates the Social Stress Indicator, an AI-powered computational tool that quantifies social stress from social media content in real time. The tool combines sentiment analysis, subjectivity measurement, and information-seeking behavior tracking to provide early warnings about public emotional distress.

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Amazon Launches Alexa+ in Music App, Bringing Advanced AI Conversations to Streaming

Amazon introduces Alexa+, its upgraded AI assistant, to the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android. The conversational AI enables natural music discovery, playlist creation, and detailed music knowledge queries for early access users.

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AI Chatbots in Mental Health Crisis: Studies Reveal Dangerous Gaps in Teen Support

New research exposes critical safety failures in AI chatbots used by teenagers for mental health support, with studies showing inadequate crisis responses and harmful advice that could endanger vulnerable users.

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Hollywood's AI Revolution: From Digital Doubles to Full-Length Films

Major Hollywood studios and emerging companies are pioneering AI applications in filmmaking, from creating digital actor clones to producing entire AI-generated movies, while navigating union concerns and technical challenges.

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03 Nov 2025

Studio Ghibli and Japanese Publishers Challenge OpenAI Over Unauthorized AI Training

Japanese content creators, including Studio Ghibli and Square Enix, demand OpenAI stop using their copyrighted works to train AI models without permission, highlighting global tensions over AI copyright law and artistic protection.

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Coca-Cola Doubles Down on AI Holiday Advertising Despite Backlash

Coca-Cola releases another AI-generated holiday commercial for 2025, featuring animated animals and the iconic red trucks. Despite criticism from creative professionals and mixed public reception, the company continues embracing generative AI for cost efficiency and faster production.

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PewDiePie Builds AI Council That Turns Against Him in Ambitious Self-Hosting Experiment

YouTube star PewDiePie creates a powerful 10-GPU AI system running Chinese open-source models, builds an AI council with distinct personalities that eventually colludes against him, and plans to develop his own AI model using collected data.

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Gaming Industry Grapples with AI Revolution as Developers Fear Job Displacement

The gaming industry faces a potential transformation as AI tools become increasingly integrated into game development, with nearly 20% of Steam games now using generative AI. While promising efficiency gains, developers express concerns about job security and creative quality.

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Microsoft AI Chief Dismisses Machine Consciousness as 'Absurd' Research Direction

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, argues that pursuing artificial consciousness is fundamentally misguided, emphasizing that only biological beings can be conscious while warning against the dangers of anthropomorphizing AI systems.

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01 Nov 2025

AI-Generated Death Threats Become Disturbingly Realistic as Technology Advances

Artificial intelligence is being weaponized to create hyper-realistic death threats and violent imagery, with activists and public figures facing increasingly personalized and convincing digital harassment that can be generated from a single photo.

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