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Google Search adds Preferred Sources to AI Overviews, introduces article carousels

Google is expanding its Preferred Sources feature to AI Overviews and AI Mode, allowing users to identify trusted websites within AI-generated search results. The company is also introducing new article carousels for developing topics and online discussions, plus expanded Highly Cited labels to help users discover original reporting and influential coverage across its Search platform.

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Google Search adds Preferred Sources to AI Overviews, introduces article carousels

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YouTube rolls out automatic AI video detection as photorealistic content floods the platform

YouTube is overhauling how it identifies AI-generated content with automatic detection systems that flag photorealistic AI videos. The platform will now apply prominent AI labels even when creators fail to disclose AI usage, addressing concerns as models like Google's Veo and Gemini Omni make synthetic content increasingly difficult to distinguish from reality.

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YouTube rolls out automatic AI video detection as photorealistic content floods the platform

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YouTuber arrested for defaming Kim Soo-hyun with AI-generated evidence, police say

South Korean authorities arrested YouTuber Kim Se-ui on charges of using AI-generated voice recordings and doctored messages to falsely accuse actor Kim Soo-hyun of dating a minor. The scandal halted the star's career for over a year and triggered a $20 million lawsuit, marking what experts call a dangerous turning point in AI cybercrime.

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YouTuber arrested for defaming Kim Soo-hyun with AI-generated evidence, police say

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AI Hallucinations Infiltrate Research Papers as 146,000 Fake References Enter Scientific Record

A crisis in academic integrity is unfolding as AI hallucinations contaminate scientific literature at an alarming rate. Over 146,000 fabricated references generated by AI tools entered research papers in 2025 alone, with the vast majority bypassing peer review. The surge has sparked heated debate after arXiv announced bans for authors who fail to verify AI-generated citations, prompting backlash from academics who argue the policy is too strict.

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AI Hallucinations Infiltrate Research Papers as 146,000 Fake References Enter Scientific Record

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Author caught using AI in writing says he can't quit the technology despite fabricated quotes

Steven Rosenbaum's book about AI and truth was found to contain over half a dozen fabricated or misattributed quotes created by AI tools. Despite admitting the errors and facing widespread criticism, the author insists he will continue using AI in his writing process, calling it "magical" and a "delightful writing companion" that he cannot abandon.

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Author caught using AI in writing says he can't quit the technology despite fabricated quotes

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OpenAI Adopts Google's SynthID AI Watermarking as Detection Tools Expand to Chrome and Search

OpenAI is integrating Google's SynthID watermarking technology alongside C2PA metadata to make AI-generated content easier to identify. The move comes as Google expands SynthID verification tools to Chrome and Search, potentially reaching billions of users. SynthID has already labeled 100 billion images and 60,000 years of audio, but questions remain about whether these systems can effectively combat deepfakes.

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OpenAI Adopts Google's SynthID AI Watermarking as Detection Tools Expand to Chrome and Search

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Spotify rolls out verified podcasts badges to combat AI slop and voice cloning imposters

Spotify is expanding its verification program to podcasts with a light green checkmark badge to help listeners identify authentic content. The platform will remove podcasts that impersonate creators through AI voice cloning, addressing the growing challenge of AI-generated imposters across its 7 million podcast titles.

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Spotify rolls out verified podcasts badges to combat AI slop and voice cloning imposters

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Steven Rosenbaum's Book on AI's Effects on Truth Contains AI-Fabricated Quotes from Kara Swisher

Steven Rosenbaum's highly anticipated book The Future of Truth, which examines how AI reshapes reality, was found to contain over six AI-fabricated quotes. After The New York Times discovered misattributed statements from tech journalist Kara Swisher and psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett, Rosenbaum admitted using ChatGPT and Claude without proper verification. Despite taking responsibility, he told The Atlantic the AI tools "fucked up the book" and still plans to use them in future writing.

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Steven Rosenbaum's Book on AI's Effects on Truth Contains AI-Fabricated Quotes from Kara Swisher

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Trump shares AI-generated image of shackled alien days after Pentagon releases UFO files

Donald Trump posted AI-generated images on Truth Social showing himself beside a shackled alien in handcuffs, along with space warfare scenes and political attacks. The posting spree came days after the Pentagon released declassified UFO and UAP files on May 8, though experts found no evidence of extraterrestrial life in the documents.

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Trump shares AI-generated image of shackled alien days after Pentagon releases UFO files

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Google updates spam policy to target attempts to manipulate AI search results

Google has quietly updated its spam policy to explicitly classify attempts to manipulate AI models in search results as violations. The new rules target tactics like recommendation poisoning and biased listicles used to influence AI Overviews and AI Mode responses. Sites caught violating these policies face penalties including lower search rankings or complete removal from results.

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Google updates spam policy to target attempts to manipulate AI search results

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Generative AI floods Swatch Audemars Piguet launch with fake images, reshaping product hype

Watch enthusiasts spent a week captivated by AI-generated images of colorful Royal Oak wristwatches that never existed. When Swatch and Audemars Piguet revealed their actual Royal Pop collaboration—a pocket watch collection priced at $400-$420—many fans felt disappointed. The incident exposes how generative AI has fundamentally altered traditional marketing strategies and hype cycles.

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Generative AI floods Swatch Audemars Piguet launch with fake images, reshaping product hype

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State media control shapes what AI chatbots say by flooding training data with biased content

A new Nature study reveals governments indirectly influence large language models by controlling online media environments. Researchers found state-coordinated media appears 41 times more frequently than Wikipedia in Chinese training data, causing ChatGPT and Claude to produce more pro-government responses when prompted in native languages versus English.

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State media control shapes what AI chatbots say by flooding training data with biased content

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Vietnam's Communist Party recruits AI experts and influencers to modernize propaganda efforts

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party is drafting a sweeping strategy to modernize propaganda efforts by recruiting at least 1,000 social media influencers and 5,000 AI experts by 2030. Internal documents reveal plans to create 'ideological immunity' against dissenting views while ensuring 80% of Vietnamese online content aligns with party guidelines through AI-powered content moderation.

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Vietnam's Communist Party recruits AI experts and influencers to modernize propaganda efforts

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Spencer Pratt's AI-powered mayoral campaign reveals how technology reshapes political messaging

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign has gone viral through AI-generated videos created by filmmaker Charlie Curran, portraying him as a superhero battling Mayor Karen Bass. The videos have garnered millions of views and celebrity endorsements, while sparking debate about ethical AI use in politics and the need for regulatory oversight as the technology becomes increasingly accessible to campaigns.

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Spencer Pratt's AI-powered mayoral campaign reveals how technology reshapes political messaging

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AI deepfakes impersonate doctors to spread medical misinformation and promote fraudulent products

The American Medical Association is calling for urgent federal and state action as AI deepfakes increasingly target doctors to promote unproven supplements and medical devices. High-profile physicians like CNN's Sanjay Gupta have been impersonated in convincing fake videos, while AI chatbots falsely claim medical licenses. The crisis threatens to erode public trust in healthcare and puts patient safety at risk.

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AI deepfakes impersonate doctors to spread medical misinformation and promote fraudulent products

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