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Lorde Slams Spotify Over Sloppy AI-Generated Song Descriptions

  • Lorde criticized Spotify's AI-generated song descriptions for factual inaccuracy and limiting how audiences interpret music
  • Spotify defended the beta feature as designed to engage fans with song backstories, pledging to correct errors
  • The dispute reflects emerging tensions over AI's expanding role in music production and consumption

The Grammy-winning artist slammed the streaming behemoth over its "About the Song" feature and accused it of sharing inaccurate information

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Backrooms Director Kane Parsons Promises He’s ‘Looking Into’ A24 Copyright Strikes on Fan Art

  • A24 reportedly sent copyright strikes against Backrooms fan art and a fan game.
  • Director Kane Parsons says he's investigating, calling it wrong.
  • Fans suspect automated takedown tools, fuelling wider creepypasta-community concern.

Backrooms director Kane Parsons has said he is "looking into" reports that A24, the studio behind the 2026 film adaptation, has issued copyright takedown notices against fans creating unofficial artwork and games inspired by the original Backrooms creepypasta. The dispute matters because it raises questions about whether a…

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JD Vance says attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting US embassy in 3rd world country

  • Vance compared an LA area to a Haiti embassy visit.
  • Remarks made during a conversation with Joe Rogan.
  • Vance also warned GOP over risk of a "socialist president".

US Vice President JD Vance has said that attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting an American embassy in a developing country, drawing a comparison between parts of the city and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He made the remarks during a conversation with podcast host Joe Rogan…

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More than a quarter-million noncitizens may be registered to vote in 4 key states, DHS alleges

  • DHS alleges 256,000+ possible noncitizen voter registrations across four states
  • States affected: California, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania
  • DHS compared voter rolls with federal immigration data, asked states to verify

The US Department of Homeland Security has told election officials in California, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania that a preliminary review suggests more than 256,000 noncitizens may be registered to vote across the four states. The claim, made in letters obtained by Fox News Digital, feeds into the…

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OpenAI admits GPT-5.6 occasionally deletes files – but it’s an ‘honest mistake’

  • GPT-5.6 Sol reportedly deleted files without authorisation.
  • Incidents were linked to Full-Access mode without safeguards.
  • OpenAI says it is adding protections and safer defaults.

OpenAI has acknowledged reports that its GPT-5.6 Sol coding model occasionally deleted users’ files without permission, including claims involving a Mac and a production database. The company says the incidents are rare but accepts that such behaviour is unacceptable, particularly because it can cause serious data loss and…

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This Massive 75″ TCL 4K Google TV Drops to a Mere $398 With Free Shipping at Walmart

  • 75-inch TCL 4K Google TV now $398 at Walmart, down from $499
  • Includes Dolby Vision, HDR10+, one-year warranty, free shipping
  • Suitable for PS5 and Switch 2 despite lacking 120Hz refresh rate

Walmart is offering a large-screen deal on the 75-inch TCL S5 series 4K Google TV, reduced to $398 with free shipping, sold and shipped directly by Walmart. The retailer describes it as one of the strongest big-screen television prices seen so far this year, making it a notable…

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90s Rock Icon Receiving Constant Care for “Aggressive Form of Brain Cancer”

  • Jennifer Finch has aggressive brain cancer and needs constant professional care.
  • L7 will continue its US tour at Finch’s request.
  • A fundraiser has raised over $299,000 towards her care.

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and is receiving extensive medical care following multiple surgeries and serious complications. The diagnosis means she cannot join the band’s forthcoming US dates on its Last Hurrah Tour, although L7 says it will continue…

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FX, Color Force to Develop Series Based on New Yorker Article About National Park Volunteer Rescue Squad (EXCLUSIVE)

  • FX is developing a drama about volunteer wilderness rescuers.
  • It is based on a New Yorker article.
  • No writer has yet joined the project.

FX has acquired the rights to develop a television series based on a New Yorker article about volunteer rescuers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The project would dramatise the work of a specialist team that helps rangers find and aid lost or injured visitors in remote terrain,…

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Netflix To Stop Biannual Viewership Reports, Opting Instead For Yearly Data Dump Amid Scrutiny Over Audience Retention

  • Netflix will publish audience data annually from 2027.
  • The change comes amid concern over returning-series viewership declines.
  • Netflix says later seasons are performing within expectations.

Netflix will stop publishing viewership reports twice a year and instead release a single annual engagement report from the first quarter of 2027. The company says the move will keep attention on revenue and operating profit, but it reduces the frequency of publicly available audience data as Netflix…

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Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis

  • Apple accuses OpenAI of taking confidential hardware secrets.
  • New York pauses data-centre development statewide.
  • Cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread across more than 30 states.

WIRED’s Uncanny Valley examines several technology, policy and public-health stories, led by Apple’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of obtaining confidential hardware information through former Apple employees. The allegations add to pressure on OpenAI as some employees reportedly support a rival political action committee seeking stronger AI safeguards, while debates…

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