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Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice

The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate.

Why Smart Glasses Feel Different This Time

Kylie Jenner is the new face of Meta's AI smart glasses and suddenly, mass surveillance is a fashion trend. Influencers are declaring a "hot surveillance summer," West Village fashion girlies are posting AI glasses selfies, and for thousands

Can AI equalize political campaign ads – or will it remain a tool for spreading lies?

Political campaigns are increasingly deploying AI and deepfakes to further their messaging, and the scale of spread has experts concerned From the comfort of his bed, Jonathan Rinaldi, a political candidate for a city council seat in Queens,

Why Do Memes Matter? - Glad You Asked S1 - YouTube

Memes are the language of the internet. At some point in the last decade, they became the secret ingredient for advertising, political messaging, and disinformation all across the world. Glad You Asked host Christophe Haubursin wanted to know

AI expert worries about the risk of humans losing control | Four Corners - YouTube

Jeffrey Ladish consulted on security for AI giant Anthropic. Now as Executive Director at Palisade Research he tests AI agents and the risk of humans losing control.

Australian influencer Lily Jay's tangled web of AI manipulation

Australian influencer Lily Jay, known for her Islamic content, is under investigation for using AI-generated content to misrepresent her charitable foundation’s activities. The Lily Jay Foundation, which claims to operate in crisis zones like Uganda and Gaza, lacks

TikTok Boom

Although it's a couple of years old, this is a great documentary about algorithmic gatekeeping, shadow banning, the precocity of the creator economy. As of June 2026, it is available to stream for free on Tubi and is

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How AI is changing language

AI-generated language is increasingly difficult to distinguish from human writing, leading to suspicion and paranoia in the literary world. While AI tools can detect AI-generated text, they are not foolproof, and the interplay between AI and human writing

Is Gen Z trapped by AI? | BBC News

Young people were told artificial intelligence would make them sharper, faster, more creative — and more employable. But for many, that promise now feels more complicated. From students leaning on chatbots to write essays… to graduates sending out

Why You Can’t Read Anymore (And How to Start)

Do you wish you could read more books? You’re not alone. These days, fewer people are reading for pleasure, and even those who do tend to struggle with distractions. Is this a literacy crisis, or has our attention