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AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
The BBC has examined a number of viral videos purporting to show disasters in China, investigating whether the footage is genuine or has been generated using artificial intelligence. The analysis reflects growing concern about the spread of AI-generated disaster content online, which can spread rapidly on social media and be mistaken for real events, complicating…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene joins celebrity app Cameo charging absurd amounts for silly video messages
US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has signed up to Cameo, the celebrity video message platform, where she is charging fans substantial sums for personalised clips. The move sees the Georgia Republican, known for her outspoken and often controversial political stances, join a growing roster of politicians and public figures cashing in on the app’s pay-per-message…
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Perez Hilton is ‘able to communicate’ with family as they share update on his recovery in hospital after distressing TikTok livestream
Perez Hilton is in hospital recovering after a distressing TikTok livestream prompted concern from fans, and his family have now issued an update on his condition. They confirmed that the celebrity blogger is “able to communicate,” offering reassurance following the alarming broadcast that raised fears for his wellbeing. Details of what triggered the hospitalisation remain…
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Perez Hilton’s TikTok Livestream Was Kept Up Due To “Moderator Error,” Spokesperson Says
Perez Hilton’s TikTok livestream, which showed him naked and covered in what appeared to be blood while wielding a knife and apparently cutting himself, remained online for 15 to 20 minutes despite breaching the platform’s community guidelines. TikTok said the delay was caused by “moderator error”, even though its automated systems had flagged the stream…
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Social media users are having a hard time processing LaMelo Ball’s Charlotte penthouse
Social media users have been reacting with amazement to images of a Charlotte penthouse belonging to basketball player LaMelo Ball, which resurfaced online following his departure from the city’s NBA team. The property has drawn attention for its scale and extravagance, prompting widespread commentary and disbelief from users viewing the images. The renewed interest comes…
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AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
The BBC’s China correspondent Stephen McDonell has examined a wave of viral videos claiming to show extreme weather disasters in China, many of which turn out to be AI-generated fakes. The trend highlights a growing problem as increasingly severe weather events coincide with rapidly advancing AI video technology, making it harder for viewers to distinguish…
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Roblox value tanks 72% as viral hits dry up and execs try to ditch “clickbait-y, or kind of cash grabby-type games” for babies and pursue an older crowd
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How Much Has the Success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Helped Boost Soundtrack Songs by Tame Impala, Steve Lacy & More?
The record-breaking box office launch of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has driven substantial streaming gains for songs featured on its soundtrack, according to Billboard’s Trending Up newsletter. The film, the fourth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, took over $360 million (about £285 million) domestically in its opening weekend, surpassing…
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Shocking moment ‘Karen’ employee launches into furious tirade as she refuses to give customers a knife to cut child’s birthday cake
A video filmed at a New Jersey pizzeria has gone viral after an employee was recorded launching into an angry rant at customers who had asked for a knife to cut a child’s birthday cake. The footage, captured in Point Pleasant, shows the worker refusing the simple request and berating the family instead, prompting widespread…
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Sophie Cunningham calls out WNBA media for non-basketball focus, and talks viral Cheryl Reeve conversation
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham has criticised media coverage of the league, saying reporters focus on off-court controversies rather than basketball itself. Her comments came amid a broader row involving Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, who was criticised by former athlete Payton McNabb and columnist Dustin Grage for wearing a transgender advocacy shirt during a…