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26 Feb 2026

AI-Generated Review by Fake Author Briefly Infiltrates Metacritic for Resident Evil Requiem

A fake AI-generated review of Resident Evil Requiem appeared on Metacritic before being removed. The review was written by a non-existent author named Brian Merrygold with an AI profile image labeled as a ChatGPT file. VideoGamer, the site that published it, had recently laid off its editorial staff to pivot to AI-generated content, raising serious questions about content quality control at major review aggregators.

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Albanian Actor Anila Bisha Sues to Reclaim Her Face From Unauthorized AI Minister Role

Albanian actor Anila Bisha is suing her government for €1.17 million after her AI avatar, initially created for a government e-services portal, was promoted to AI minister without her consent. The legal battle highlights critical questions about image rights and the ethical implications of AI as her likeness delivers parliamentary speeches she never agreed to perform.

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Japan unveils Buddharoid, an AI monk trained in Buddhist scriptures to offer spiritual guidance

Kyoto University researchers have introduced Buddharoid, an AI-powered robot monk trained on vast Buddhist scriptures. The humanoid robot can hold dynamic conversations, perform human-like gestures, and adopt traditional prayer postures in temple environments. As Japan faces an aging population and shrinking workforce, this innovation addresses the shortage of Buddhist monks while showcasing the intersection of AI and spiritual practice.

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25 Feb 2026

Genshin Impact Privacy Policy quietly changed after revealing voice data used for AI training

Hoyoverse updated Genshin Impact's privacy policy after players discovered a clause indicating voice chat data could be used to train AI models. The clause, published in January 2025, was quietly removed following community concerns about opt-out requirements and user consent for data collection.

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Google apologizes after push notification includes racial slur in BAFTA awards coverage

Google sent out a notification containing a racial slur while linking to coverage of a Tourette syndrome incident at the BAFTA Film Awards. The company apologized and removed the offensive push notification, claiming it was a system error rather than AI-generated content. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about automated news distribution and AI errors in news alerts.

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Gucci faces backlash over AI images ahead of Milan Fashion Week debut under new creative director

Gucci sparked controversy by using AI-generated images to promote its upcoming Milan Fashion Week show, drawing criticism for abandoning human models and photographers. Critics question how the technology aligns with the fashion house's claims of celebrating creativity and Italian craftsmanship, with some calling the content 'AI slop.'

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24 Feb 2026

Steam Next Fest drowns in AI-generated games as players and indie developers demand better filters

Steam Next Fest is facing a crisis as the February 2026 event features 3,455 demos, many containing AI-generated art and flipped assets that aren't properly disclosed. Players are resorting to popularity sorting to avoid the flood of GenAI junk, which undermines the event's purpose of promoting indie games. Even Palworld's publishing lead has publicly stated he won't check out demos with AI art capsules.

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22 Feb 2026

64% of Teens Use AI Chatbots as Schools Grapple With Cheating and Learning Impact

New data from the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly two-thirds of American teenagers use AI chatbots, with 54% turning to them for schoolwork help. But the findings also expose troubling trends: 10% of students let AI do most or all of their assignments, while 12% seek emotional support from chatbots. As artificial intelligence reshapes education, schools face urgent questions about academic integrity, learning outcomes, and student wellbeing.

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21 Feb 2026

AI Revolution Reshapes Film Industry as 90% of Professionals Already Use the Technology

The artificial intelligence revolution is transforming cinema, with 90% of film professionals already using AI tools according to a 2025 survey. While the Berlin Film Festival maintained a cautious stance, filmmakers and industry leaders voiced concerns about job displacement in film industry roles, from voice actors to technicians. The OpenAI and Disney agreement highlights AI's transformative potential, raising urgent questions about intellectual property and authorship.

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20 Feb 2026

AMC Theatres blocks AI-generated film after social media outcry over creative rights

AMC Theatres reversed its decision to screen an AI-generated short film after online backlash, highlighting the growing war over AI in Hollywood. The Thanksgiving Day short film, which won the Frame Forward AI Animated Film Festival, was set to appear in pre-show advertising but faced immediate criticism from filmmakers and audiences concerned about the future of creativity and jobs in the entertainment industry.

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Warhammer Legend Jervis Johnson Backs Games Workshop's AI Ban, Warns It Encourages Laziness

Jervis Johnson, the legendary tabletop game designer behind Warhammer 40,000 and Blood Bowl, has voiced strong support for Games Workshop's AI ban. He warns that generative AI could become the 'asbestos of the internet' and believes it hinders creative work by encouraging laziness rather than delivering the human effort needed for top-tier game design.

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19 Feb 2026

Tom Cruise Brad Pitt AI fight scene sparks Hollywood debate over green-screen footage controversy

A viral AI video featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in a rooftop fight scene generated over 1.8 million views and triggered panic across Hollywood. But visual effects artist Aron Peterson uncovered evidence suggesting ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 used green-screen footage with stuntmen rather than creating the scene from a simple prompt alone, raising questions about AI video generation capabilities.

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AI in Video Games Triggers Player Backlash as Developers Navigate Quality vs Cost Savings

The gaming industry faces mounting tension as AI integration divides developers and players. Arc Raiders sold 12 million copies but faced criticism for AI voices, while Transport Fever 3 is reworking handcrafted character art after players mistook it for AI-generated content. With 47% of developers expecting quality decline and studios like Krafton freezing hiring for AI-first strategies, the backlash reveals deeper concerns about human creativity and the future of game development.

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Fidesz Sparks Outrage With AI-Generated Election Video Showing Soldier's Execution

Viktor Orban's Fidesz party released a controversial AI-generated campaign video depicting a Hungarian soldier's execution, drawing fierce condemnation from opposition leader Peter Magyar. The 33-second video, confirmed to use Google's AI models, highlights growing concerns about artificial intelligence in political campaigns ahead of Hungary's April 12 parliamentary election.

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Andrew Yang warns millions of white-collar jobs face AI automation wave within 18 months

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang issued a stark warning that AI automation will eliminate millions of white-collar jobs within 12 to 18 months, calling it the 'great disemboweling' of office work. His prediction comes as U.S. employers announced over 1.1 million job cuts in 2025, with 55,000 citing AI as a factor, though Yang believes the worst is yet to come.

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