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TikTok algorithm systematically skewed to the right during 2024 US elections, new study reveals

A groundbreaking study published in Nature found that TikTok's recommendation algorithm consistently favored pro-Republican content during the 2024 US presidential campaign. Researchers from New York University Abu Dhabi analyzed over 280,000 videos using 323 bot accounts across three states, discovering that Republican-aligned bots received 11.5% more reinforcing content than Democratic counterparts. The findings raise critical questions about algorithmic accountability and platform transparency as TikTok becomes a primary news source for young voters.

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TikTok algorithm systematically skewed to the right during 2024 US elections, new study reveals

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Giorgia Meloni Shares Deepfake Nude Photo of Herself to Warn About AI Misuse and Manipulation

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took the unusual step of publicly sharing an AI-generated deepfake image of herself in lingerie to warn about the dangers of artificial intelligence misuse. The viral deepfake images sparked outrage from people who believed they were real, prompting Meloni to stress that deepfakes can deceive and manipulate anyone. Her warning comes as the EU moves to ban nudification apps by December 2026.

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Giorgia Meloni Shares Deepfake Nude Photo of Herself to Warn About AI Misuse and Manipulation

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Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac sues Google for $1.5M after AI Overview falsely labels him sex offender

Ashley MacIsaac, a three-time Juno award-winning musician, filed a civil lawsuit against Google after its AI Overview feature wrongly identified him as a convicted sex offender. The false claims led to a concert cancellation and left the Canadian fiddler fearing for his safety. MacIsaac seeks $1.5 million in damages, arguing Google should be held liable for defamatory statements generated by software it created and controls.

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Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac sues Google for $1.5M after AI Overview falsely labels him sex offender

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Instagram tests optional AI creator labels to boost transparency around AI-generated content

Instagram is testing a new account-level label allowing creators to self-identify as AI creators. The optional feature displays on profiles and posts, stating content was generated or modified with AI. While Meta aims to improve AI transparency, the voluntary nature means much AI content may still go unlabeled.

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Instagram tests optional AI creator labels to boost transparency around AI-generated content

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 meme mistaken for AI was actually painted by a human artist

A meme in The Devil Wears Prada 2 showing Miranda Priestly as a fast-food worker looked like AI-generated content to viewers. But digital artist Alexis Franklin revealed she hand-painted the image at director David Frankel's request. The viral discussion highlights growing confusion between AI art and human craftsmanship as people struggle to distinguish between the two.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 meme mistaken for AI was actually painted by a human artist

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Tech-Backed Groups Pay Influencers to Shape AI Policy as Rival Factions Battle Over China Threat

A super PAC tied to OpenAI and Palantir is funding an influence campaign that pays social media influencers up to $5,000 per video to frame China's AI development as a threat to Americans. Meanwhile, a well-funded AI doomerism movement with $37.8 billion in pledges pushes for strict regulation, creating a policy battle that critics say could determine America's competitiveness in the global AI race.

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Tech-Backed Groups Pay Influencers to Shape AI Policy as Rival Factions Battle Over China Threat

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AI Fakes of Cole Tomas Allen Flood Facebook With Fabricated Celebrity Ties and Sports Team Links

Facebook became overrun with AI-generated deepfake images of Cole Tomas Allen within hours of his identification as the White House Correspondents' Dinner gunman. The fabricated images falsely linked the 31-year-old to over 50 celebrities and numerous sports teams, revealing how AI slop spreads rapidly during major news events and making it harder for users to distinguish reality from fabricated content.

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AI Fakes of Cole Tomas Allen Flood Facebook With Fabricated Celebrity Ties and Sports Team Links

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South Africa withdraws AI policy after discovering it cited fake AI-generated research

South Africa's first national AI policy was pulled just 16 days after publication when journalists discovered fictitious sources in its reference list—a classic case of AI hallucinations. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi called it a failure of oversight, not a technical glitch, compromising the document's credibility and proving why vigilant human oversight over AI is critical.

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South Africa withdraws AI policy after discovering it cited fake AI-generated research

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AI swarms could fabricate democratic consensus by flooding forums with fake citizens

Security researchers warn that AI swarms—coordinated networks of large language model agents—can autonomously infiltrate public forums and manufacture synthetic social consensus at scale. These autonomous AI tools now operate across 70 countries, distorting political discourse far more efficiently than traditional bot farms by generating contextually appropriate text that mimics authentic human writing.

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AI swarms could fabricate democratic consensus by flooding forums with fake citizens

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Man faces 5 years in prison after AI image of escaped wolf Neukgu disrupted South Korea rescue

A man in South Korea was arrested for creating a fake AI image showing runaway wolf Neukgu at a city intersection, which authorities say delayed the nine-day search by diverting emergency workers and resources. The AI-generated photo was convincing enough to trigger emergency alerts to residents and was even displayed at an official press briefing before police identified it as fabricated.

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Man faces 5 years in prison after AI image of escaped wolf Neukgu disrupted South Korea rescue

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X launches Grok-powered Custom Timelines as it shuts down Communities feature

X rolled out AI-powered Custom Timelines for Premium subscribers on iOS, allowing users to pin up to 10 topic-specific feeds from over 75 categories. The feature uses Grok to curate user timelines while the social media platform simultaneously announced it's shutting down X Communities on May 6th due to declining usage.

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X launches Grok-powered Custom Timelines as it shuts down Communities feature

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AI Chatbots Give Misleading Health Advice Nearly Half the Time, Major Study Reveals

A major audit of leading AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok found that nearly 50% of responses to health questions contain misleading or problematic information. With one in four Americans now using AI for health advice, the study published in BMJ Open highlights urgent public health risks and the need for stronger oversight of AI in healthcare.

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AI Chatbots Give Misleading Health Advice Nearly Half the Time, Major Study Reveals

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AI Jesus and BuddhaBot charge $1.99 per minute as faith-based AI tools reshape spiritual guidance

Tech companies are launching AI-powered religious figures including AI Jesus avatars and Buddhist priests, offering spiritual guidance through video calls at $1.99 per minute. While developers claim these tools provide meaningful alternatives to traditional outreach, experts warn about misinformation, data privacy, and the ethical implications of integrating AI into religious practices as concerns mount over mental health impacts.

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AI Jesus and BuddhaBot charge $1.99 per minute as faith-based AI tools reshape spiritual guidance

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Google AI Overviews deliver millions of wrong answers every hour, analysis reveals

A study by AI startup Oumi found that Google AI Overviews are accurate only 91% of the time, meaning tens of millions of inaccurate AI answers are served every hour across Google's 5 trillion annual searches. The analysis also revealed that over half of the AI-generated summaries cite sources that don't support their claims, raising concerns about user trust in AI and the unprecedented scale of misinformation.

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Google AI Overviews deliver millions of wrong answers every hour, analysis reveals

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Greg Abbott and Republicans fooled by fake AI image of rescued US pilot from Iran

Texas Governor Greg Abbott shared an AI-generated photo falsely depicting a rescued U.S. pilot from Iran, despite a 'Made with AI' tag. The incident, which also fooled other Republican politicians including Mike Lawler and Ken Paxton, has sparked urgent calls for improved media literacy as AI-generated misinformation becomes increasingly common around major news events.

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Greg Abbott and Republicans fooled by fake AI image of rescued US pilot from Iran

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