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Amazon's upgraded Alexa Plus can generate AI-hosted podcast episodes on virtually any topic, offering an outline of the discussion and allowing users to adjust length before generation; examples include history, music, the World Cup, or lessons, with AI-curated content drawn from partner outlets and delivery via Echo Show or the Alexa app.
Kevin O'Leary defended his 40,000-acre Utah data center project, calling critics "professional protesters" and alleging some opposition is funded or amplified by artificial intelligence. The project was unanimously approved despite environmental concerns; when complete, the build-out is expected to consume about 9 GW and generate and use more energy than Utah currently uses.
A New Feeds Report from Podcast Index shows AI-generated podcasts now constitute roughly one-third of all new feeds (about 35-39% in the last day), with Inception Point AI as the top publisher at about 23.6% of total output, raising questions about listener demand and a potential flood of synthetic content, as exemplified by shows like Epstein Files that have achieved some chart success.
Shaquille O’Neal denied sending sexually explicit DMs to Sabrina Carpenter, joking that he has way more game; his co-hosts suggested the messages were AI-generated or from a fake account, and the piece underscores how AI-powered misinformation can spread online.
Netflix threatened immediate litigation against ByteDance over Seedance 2.0 AI clips that imitate Netflix IP, demanding the removal of Netflix works from training data and new guardrails; ByteDance pledged extra safeguards, but Netflix and Warner Bros. joined in condemning Seedance as potential infringement, escalating the industry’s IP showdown over AI-generated video.
Kotaku reports on Seedance 2.0’s AI-generated Arcane/League of Legends trailer, which animators denounced as a soulless, disrespectful homage that lacks narrative cohesion and relies on scraping handmade work; the piece frames AI image generation as a growing problem across media, from games to ads, with creators urged to craft original art rather than imitate established IPs.
An AI-generated British schoolgirl called Amelia has become a global far-right meme, spreading from a UK Home Office anti-extremism game into viral posts on X via Grok AI and spawning numerous iterations (from manga to Wallace and Gromit) with racist messaging; a meme cryptocurrency has emerged and even attracted an Elon Musk retweet. Experts warn the phenomenon shows how hate content can be monetized and amplified online, highlighting safety concerns while the Pathways game was originally designed for classroom use as part of counter-extremism education.
Billy Bob Thornton says reports he’s leaving Landman are 'AI-generated crap,' insisting he’ll remain with the Paramount+ series as Season 3 progresses after the Season 2 finale, while a Demi Moore romance rumor is unfounded.
A study by Kapwing reveals that over 20% of new YouTube Shorts are low-quality, AI-generated content, with a significant portion of the first 500 videos being AI-created or brainrot, highlighting the growing prevalence of AI slop on the platform and its global variation.
A popular TikTok account showcasing AI-generated seniors in Halloween costumes at a fictional retirement home has gone viral, but it is revealed that the entire setup is created with artificial intelligence, sparking discussions about AI's realism and ethical implications.
A senior editor at The Times of London criticized the newspaper for falling victim to a hoax involving a fake interview with Bill de Blasio, which was generated using AI and led to a retraction and apology, highlighting issues of journalistic due diligence and the impact of AI on media credibility.
Leaked Fallout-themed merchandise, possibly using AI-generated imagery, has surfaced online, with fans noticing oddities in the artwork, particularly on a hot sauce box. The items are expected to be sold at Target later this year, but the use of AI art raises questions about quality and authenticity. Despite scrutiny, fan interest in the merchandise is unlikely to wane.
President Trump dismissed a circulating video of a bag being thrown from a White House window as likely AI-generated, though a White House official suggested it showed a contractor performing maintenance. Experts indicated the video appears authentic, with no clear signs of manipulation, and its length makes AI fabrication unlikely.
Joycelyn Savage, who has been linked to R. Kelly, finally speaks out in a video claiming she is not a victim and is engaged to Kelly, contradicting her parents' claims that they haven't seen her since 2019 and suggesting the video may be AI-generated. She asserts her independence and plans to marry Kelly, urging support for his release.
Activision is facing backlash from players and voice actors over the use of AI-generated images in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, particularly during the Merry Mayhem event. Players have criticized the AI-generated visuals for their inaccuracies, such as extra fingers on characters, while voice actors have reportedly quit due to concerns over AI replacing human performers amid an ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. The controversy highlights tensions between cost-cutting measures in game development and community expectations.