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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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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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