Netflix Under Fire for AI Recreation of Gene Wilder's Voice
Netflix faces backlash for allegedly using AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice in its new reality series 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket', sparking outrage among fans.
Netflix faces backlash for allegedly using AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice in its new reality series 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket', sparking outrage among fans.
iPhone users warned to change two default settings to block hackers from accessing devices via public networks.
US startup Heliospect Genomics offers embryo IQ screening for up to $50,000, sparking ethics debate over genetic selection and inequality.
Hundreds tricked by fake New Year's Eve fireworks in Birmingham for second year running, prompting police warnings about misinformation.
Telstra expects to shrink its workforce by 2030 as it leans 'hard' on AI, with efficiencies in customer service, software and autonomous agents.
Former UK chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI to lead government relations, focusing on national AI rollouts and partnerships.
AI expert Nate Soares warns that the mental health impact of chatbots like ChatGPT signals the existential danger of super-intelligent AI, citing a teenager's suicide.
An NHS trust in Greater Manchester uses AI to predict patient reattendance, reducing emergency returns by up to 50% through proactive community care.
Iason Gabriel, a philosopher at Google DeepMind, works to embed ethics into AI development, navigating commercial pressures and geopolitical tensions to ensure responsible innovation.
A new analysis from Kelvinside Academy reveals that a radioactive spider bite would likely cause infertility, not superpowers, and web-swinging would lead to severe injuries, challenging the realism of the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice says he would allow AI to replicate his drumming if done with consent, but warns that hidden AI use threatens art's meaning.
Hands-on with Splatoon Raiders reveals deep kit customization across three Tank classes, making it a potential GOTY contender for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Cars could be automatically slowed down from space by EU-controlled AI satellites if speeding. Power limiters in new vehicles would enforce speed limits remotely, sparking safety and hacking fears.
YouTube introduces automatic AI content labels for photorealistic videos, moving labels to more prominent positions.
Morgan Freeman criticises unauthorised AI voice clones, calling it theft, and warns against AI actors like Tilly Norwood.
Elon Musk's lawyer Jaymie Parkkinen also works as a clown and runs a Clown Cardio business in Los Angeles.
YouTube starts automatically labelling videos with significant AI use, making AI-generated content more transparent for viewers.
NASA's X-59 'Son of Concorde' has broken the sound barrier without a sonic boom, reaching Mach 1.4. It could cut London-New York flights to under four hours.
Birmingham musician Becky Baldwin's deepfake video used to scam a Texan man out of thousands in an AI romance scam.
Scientists at Dundee and Warwick universities have identified oxygen's active role in lithium-ion batteries, potentially enabling faster charging, longer-lasting, and safer batteries for EVs and electronics.
A new study suggests life on Venus may have originated from Earth via panspermia, with hundreds of billions of microbial cells potentially transferred over time.
Morrisons CEO Rami Baitiéh announced £940m in AI-driven savings over three years, reinvested in stores. He outlined plans for easier navigation, personalized retail media, and accurate stock tracking, as 100 Morrisons Daily stores close due to cost pressu
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai warns against blindly trusting AI tools, citing error-proneness, and says no company is immune to an AI bubble burst.
Sperm racing, a trend among tech entrepreneurs, turns male fertility into a competition, raising questions about masculinity and health.
H&M creates AI model twins, sparking industry fears over job losses and exploitation despite compensation promises.
Grammarly disables AI Expert Review feature after backlash and lawsuit over unauthorised use of writers' names.
French prosecutors investigate Elon Musk's Grok AI for Holocaust denial posts on X, expanding existing inquiry into the platform.
Japanese town Toyoake proposes non-binding ordinance urging all residents to limit smartphone use to two hours daily to tackle addiction and sleep deprivation.
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated painting on Truth Social featuring a robot, pilgrim, and historical scenes, sparking fact-checking by Grok and criticism from users.
Will Smith responds to accusations of using AI-generated crowd footage by posting a parody video with cat heads on audience members.