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AI-Generated Turkish Series ‘Castle Walls’ Launches on Prime Video in What Is Being Touted as a Worldwide Streaming First – Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Turkish producer Ay Yapim has launched the AI-generated historical drama “Castle Walls” on Prime Video, describing it as the first series made end-to-end with artificial intelligence to receive a worldwide release on a major global streaming platform. The launch matters because it presents a high-profile test of AI-led television production while seeking to address concerns…
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America’s AI boom is a jobs opportunity, not an excuse for universal basic income
The article argues that fears about artificial intelligence eliminating jobs should not be used to justify universal basic income. Its author contends that government payments could discourage work and undermine the dignity and social value attached to employment, particularly for people in practical and industrial occupations. Framed as an opinion piece, it advocates preparing Americans…
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AI chatbots are offering financial advice. Should you trust them?
Experts say AI can get personal finance fundamentals right but may struggle with nuanced questions.
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Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson Was Once Nicknamed Boo Boo
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson told Jimmy Fallon that he was once nicknamed “Boo Boo”, during an appearance on The Tonight Show. The interview also highlighted his expanding television work and community projects, showing his activities beyond music. Jackson discussed Fightland, his first UK-based production through G-Unit Film & Television, which follows a former heavyweight boxer…
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Zuck’s Chinese agentic prey escapes, will resume standalone ops
Manus AI is preparing to operate independently again after Chinese regulators blocked Meta’s planned acquisition of the Chinese AI company. The case highlights Beijing’s willingness to retain control over domestic technology firms, even when they seek overseas investment and partnerships. Manus launched in March 2025 with an autonomous “general agent” designed to perform multi-step computer…
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Melbourne’s ‘Mordor’: Residents slam giant AI data centre towering over homes in quiet suburb
Residents in the Melbourne suburb of Yarraville have criticised a huge new data centre built by technology company NextDC, with locals nicknaming the facility “Mordor” after the fictional realm from The Lord of the Rings due to its imposing scale looming over nearby homes. The development, reportedly built near a marsh in the quiet residential…
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Mel Gibson Shares ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Update: “I Think That The Fifth Script Is Better Than All Of The Others”
Mel Gibson has given a fresh update on the long-delayed Lethal Weapon 5, revealing that the script is complete and, in his view, the strongest of the franchise. Speaking to Collider at Fan Expo Boston, he described a film with older, changed versions of the lead characters and a more grounded, lower-key tone than previous…
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India’s central bank wants AI to approve loans that humans would reject
The governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Sanjay Malhotra, has called on the country’s banks to use artificial intelligence to approve loans that human assessors would typically turn down, arguing this could significantly expand financial inclusion. Speaking at the FIBAC conference in Mumbai, he said AI models trained on alternative data could assess creditworthiness…
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Saber Interactive retains writer but uses AI for passenger dialogue
Saber Interactive has said it has not replaced a writer with ChatGPT for its forthcoming driving game, but will use AI to generate some passenger dialogue. The studio says a human writer remains responsible for the core scripted narrative, while AI will supply variable conversations for procedurally generated passengers; the decision has renewed concerns about…