General AI

The content subscription market, a behemoth currently valued in the tens of billions, is ripe for disruption. Enter SUBBD, a platform making waves with its promise to fuse AI and Web3, potentially revolutionizing how creators and fans interact. But is it the future, or just another flash in the pan? SUBBD: AI-Powered Creator Utopia?…

AI Automation: Is Your Swanky City Doomed? The Financial Times, behind its paywall (naturally, because news these days costs more than a decent cup of coffee), suggests that wealthy cities might be the surprise losers in the upcoming AI automation revolution. Surprise? Maybe not. Let’s unpack this potential urban apocalypse. The Logic (or Lack…

The Algorithm Giveth, and the Algorithm Taketh Away (But Hopefully Not Your Crypto) The relentless churn of the crypto markets continues, and lately, all eyes are on AI tokens. CoinGecko tells us they’re collectively worth over $20 billion, with a recent surge in value. But in the grand tradition of crypto, separating the signal…

The relentless march of progress continues, and if you’re not keeping up, you might as well be using a carrier pigeon to deliver your TikToks. RobinRafan, a name whispered in reverent tones among the digitally savvy, has announced Season 3 of his AI Masterclass for content creators. Yes, another opportunity to avoid actually learning…

Futureverse, a name whispered in metaverse circles, just swallowed Candy Digital whole. The stated aim? Bolstering their metaverse strategy with an injection of blue-chip brand recognition. Think Netflix, DC Comics, and MLB. Is this a power move, or just another sugar rush in a market that’s been decidedly less than sweet? The Acquisition: A…

The courtroom. A place of solemn pronouncements, hushed tones, and, apparently, now AI avatars. Last March, a New York appeals court got a glimpse of the future – or maybe a glimpse of a very awkward present – when a litigant, citing medical issues, opted to have his case argued by a digital doppelganger.…

Deepfake Panic: When AI Turns Your Schoolmates Into Internet Nightmares AI is here, and it’s learning faster than your average sophomore. The latest cautionary tale comes from Malaysia, where a 16-year-old is alleged to have used AI to generate deepfake images of his schoolmates and alumni. Suddenly, detention for chewing gum seems almost quaint.…

Google’s war on ad fraud just got a whole lot more automated. In 2024, the tech giant swung the ban hammer on a staggering 39.2 million advertiser accounts. That’s more than triple the number from the previous year. Is this a sign of a dirtier web, or just a more efficient Google? AI: The…

Singapore, a nation known for its pragmatism and penchant for order, is facing a 21st-century quandary: deepfakes. Just as the country gears up for its General Election (GE), the digital shadows are stirring, and they’re not playing fair. Halimah Yacob Targeted: A Wake-Up Call Former President Halimah Yacob recently filed a police report after…

Deepfakes in Johor: When AI Meets Adolescent Recklessness The headlines out of Johor, Malaysia, are a stark reminder of the double-edged sword that is readily accessible AI. A 16-year-old boy is currently under further remand, accused of using deepfake technology to create and disseminate lewd images of his schoolmates and alumni. If true, it…