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YouTube shuts down channels with 2 million subscribers for creating fake movie trailers with AI

YouTube has permanently terminated Screen Culture and KH Studio, two channels that amassed over 2 million subscribers and a billion views by creating fake AI movie trailers. The channels violated YouTube spam policies after briefly complying with disclosure requirements. The move follows Disney's cease-and-desist letter to Google over copyright violations.

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YouTube shuts down channels with 2 million subscribers for creating fake movie trailers with AI

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Gemini now detects AI-generated videos, but only those made with Google AI

Google expanded Gemini's verification capabilities to identify AI-generated videos created with its own tools. The feature scans for an invisible SynthID watermark embedded in both audio and visuals, providing specific timestamps of AI-generated content. While helpful for transparency, the tool only works with Google AI models and cannot detect videos created with other platforms like OpenAI or Adobe Firefly.

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Gemini now detects AI-generated videos, but only those made with Google AI

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Actors vote overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning as AI protections battle intensifies

UK performing arts union Equity announced that 99% of over 7,000 actors voted to refuse digital scanning on set, marking the first major industrial action ballot in a generation. The move targets unauthorized use of likeness by AI and follows similar concerns that drove the Hollywood writers' strike in 2023.

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Actors vote overwhelmingly to refuse digital scanning as AI protections battle intensifies

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Sam Altman's AI-Generated Firefighter Image Goes Viral, Exposes OpenAI's Struggle in AI Race

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared an AI-generated image of himself as a shirtless firefighter to showcase the new GPT-Image-1.5 model. The post garnered over 4 million views but quickly became a target of mockery after users spotted a glaring calendar error. The incident highlights OpenAI's rushed response to Google's dominance in AI image generation and raises questions about the company's strategic direction.

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Sam Altman's AI-Generated Firefighter Image Goes Viral, Exposes OpenAI's Struggle in AI Race

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Musicians sound alarm as AI impersonators flood streaming platforms with fraudulent tracks

Musicians are discovering fake AI-generated tracks appearing on their own Spotify and Apple Music profiles, designed to steal royalties. British folk musician Emily Portman found an entire fake album mimicking her style, while Australian bassist Paul Bender uncovered four fraudulent songs on his band's profile. With almost all listeners now unable to distinguish AI-generated music from authentic work, artists are demanding stricter security measures from streaming platforms.

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Musicians sound alarm as AI impersonators flood streaming platforms with fraudulent tracks

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Ron DeSantis says Florida has right to AI regulation despite Trump's executive order

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing forward with state-level AI regulations despite President Trump's executive order seeking national AI standards. DeSantis argues his proposed Citizen Bill of Rights for Artificial Intelligence doesn't conflict with federal directives and falls within state authority under the 10th Amendment. The move highlights growing tensions over who controls AI regulation in America.

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Ron DeSantis says Florida has right to AI regulation despite Trump's executive order

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Saturday Night Live faces backlash after viewers spot AI slop in recent episode

Saturday Night Live viewers spotted what appears to be AI-generated imagery in the show's latest episode, triggering widespread criticism on social media. The incident adds to growing public discontent with low-quality AI-generated media, following similar controversies at McDonald's Netherlands and Coca-Cola.

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Saturday Night Live faces backlash after viewers spot AI slop in recent episode

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AI-Powered Attacks Exploit Identity Security as Threat Actors Automate Cyber Espionage

Threat actors are weaponizing generative AI to automate 80-90% of cyberattacks, targeting identity security through deepfake-enabled remote IT worker scams and sophisticated phishing campaigns. With 75% of organizations experiencing SaaS-related incidents involving compromised credentials, the exploitation of stolen credentials has become the primary attack surface, bypassing traditional security measures entirely.

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AI-Powered Attacks Exploit Identity Security as Threat Actors Automate Cyber Espionage

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Merriam-Webster Names 'Slop' Word of the Year as AI Content Floods the Internet

Merriam-Webster has crowned 'slop' as its 2025 Word of the Year, reflecting the flood of low-quality AI-generated content across social media and the web. The dictionary defines slop as digital content of low quality produced in quantity by artificial intelligence. The term captures growing public awareness and frustration with AI content that clogs feeds, from fake news to glitched ads.

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Merriam-Webster Names 'Slop' Word of the Year as AI Content Floods the Internet

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Extremist groups use AI voice cloning and deepfakes to supercharge propaganda and recruitment

Militant organizations from neo-Nazis to the Islamic State are deploying AI voice cloning and generative AI tools to recreate historical speeches and translate propaganda into multiple languages. National security experts warn these technologies enable even poorly resourced groups to produce sophisticated content at scale, helping them recruit new members and expand their reach across social media platforms.

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Extremist groups use AI voice cloning and deepfakes to supercharge propaganda and recruitment

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South Korea mandates AI ad labeling to combat deepfake celebrities and fabricated experts

South Korea will require advertisers to label AI-generated ads starting in 2026 as deceptive promotions surge across social media platforms. The government identified over 97,600 illegal online ads in 2024, up from 59,000 in 2023. Officials plan punitive fines up to five times the losses incurred, with platforms responsible for ensuring compliance as the country balances AI innovation with consumer protection.

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South Korea mandates AI ad labeling to combat deepfake celebrities and fabricated experts

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard quits Spotify, only to be replaced by AI music clones

Australian prog-rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard removed their entire catalog from Spotify in July to protest CEO Daniel Ek's investments in AI weapons technology. Months later, fans discovered an AI-generated impersonator called 'King Lizard Wizard' hosting knockoff tracks with identical titles and lyrics. The fake account accumulated tens of thousands of streams before removal, exposing serious gaps in Spotify's content moderation despite new policies against artist impersonation.

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard quits Spotify, only to be replaced by AI music clones

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FBI warns criminals weaponize AI to create convincing virtual kidnapping scams with fake photos

The FBI issued a public alert about virtual kidnapping scams where criminals use AI to doctor social media images into fake proof of life photos. Fraudsters text victims claiming to have kidnapped loved ones and send AI-generated images to extort ransom payments. With deepfake attacks occurring every five minutes globally and U.S. fraud losses projected to hit $40 billion by 2027, the agency urges families to establish code words and verify claims before paying.

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FBI warns criminals weaponize AI to create convincing virtual kidnapping scams with fake photos

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Beeple's Robot Dogs With Billionaire Heads Poop Out AI Art at Art Basel Miami

Digital artist Beeple unveiled 'Regular Animals' at Art Basel Miami Beach, featuring autonomous robot dogs with hyperrealistic heads of tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The robots capture photos of viewers and defecate AI-generated art prints, satirizing how tech power and algorithms shape visual culture. All robots sold for $100,000 each.

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Beeple's Robot Dogs With Billionaire Heads Poop Out AI Art at Art Basel Miami

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Can AI master comedy? Researchers train robots in stand-up while comedians use AI as creative tool

A Melbourne researcher receives $500,000 to train robots in stand-up comedy, focusing on non-verbal humor and timing. Meanwhile, comedians like Jon Lajoie and King Willonius embrace AI tools for video production but insist artificial intelligence can't write genuine punchlines. The experiments reveal AI's limitations in capturing human creativity while raising questions about humor's future.

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Can AI master comedy? Researchers train robots in stand-up while comedians use AI as creative tool

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