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The voice of Shinji in Evangelion says AI voice cloning is ‘heartbreaking,’ calls for Japanese government to intervene
Megumi Ogata, the Japanese voice actor known for playing Shinji Ikari in Neon Genesis Evangelion, has described AI voice cloning as “heartbreaking” and called for action by Japan’s government. The comments highlight growing concern among performers that generative AI could reproduce distinctive voices without consent, payment or meaningful control. Ogata’s intervention reflects a wider dispute…
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DSA candidate pushes federal AI datacenter moratorium with Michigan early voting underway
Michigan House candidate Will Lawrence, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has called for a federal moratorium on new AI data centres. He said the pause would allow the US to develop a national approach to the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, making the issue part of the political debate during early voting…
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Best players for FC 26 Auto Defender Evolution
The article highlights the best FC 26 Ultimate Team cards to use in the Auto Defender Evolution, which costs 100 FUTTIES tokens and is designed to improve a defensive player. It matters because players can use the evolution only once, making the initial card selection important for maximising its defensive benefits. Eligible cards must be…
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Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop?
The Verge examines claims that Fenix Flexin’s Billboard Hot 100 song “Rubberz” may have been made largely or entirely with artificial intelligence. The rapper denies this, but the song’s abrupt shift from West Coast trap to ’80s-influenced UK synth-pop, alongside audible production oddities, has fuelled scepticism; the issue matters because AI-created music is increasingly entering…
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OpenAI CEO suggests parents make AI-generated podcasts to remember their children’s lives for them
PC Gamer reports that OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman has suggested parents could use artificial intelligence to create podcasts that preserve memories of their children’s lives. The idea points to a potential everyday use for generative AI, while also raising questions about privacy, consent and the role of technology in recording family memories. The proposal…
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Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman promoted a ChatGPT Work feature that could use connected family calendars and children’s interests to create a personalised school-run podcast. The suggestion drew widespread criticism online, with many arguing that it substitutes AI-generated content for direct conversation between parents and children. The strongest response came from “Gravity Falls” creator Alex…
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AI Is Making Games Worse, And For What?
The article argues that the current AI-driven demand for memory and computing hardware is making gaming more expensive while delivering questionable benefits. It contrasts earlier optimism about AI-enhanced games with concerns that generative AI is instead producing poor-quality art, intrusive features and visual compromises. It says AI companies’ anticipated purchases of memory chips have encouraged…
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Educators warn AI debate has focused too much on cheating, not enough on student learning
Educators are warning that the debate over generative AI in higher education has concentrated too heavily on preventing cheating, while giving insufficient attention to its effects on student learning. They argue that universities should focus on helping students use AI responsibly and develop the skills needed to assess and work with it. The article highlights…
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As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google’s AI Overviews
Reddit chief executive Steve Huffman has questioned whether Google’s AI Overviews are delivering sufficient benefits to publishers and other businesses, arguing that users increasingly want human discussion rather than AI-generated summaries. His comments matter because Reddit and many publishers rely on search referrals, while AI summaries may reduce the need for users to click through…