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AI Backlash: Trump Video, Market Fears, and Movie Bots

A series of seemingly unrelated events, from a film's audience score to a tragic car crash and the rise of AI-driven scams, have recently captured public attention, highlighting the diverse impacts of technology and human actions.

Rotten Tomatoes' parent company, Versant, denied any manipulation of the 99% audience score for the film "Melania," according to Variety. The company stated that the reviews were verified and that users had purchased tickets to the film. This statement came amidst growing concerns about the authenticity of online reviews and the potential for bot manipulation.

Meanwhile, a 70-year-old woman in Los Angeles crashed into a 99 Ranch Market, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to six others, as reported by CBS News. Authorities are investigating the incident as an accidental traffic collision. The driver had reportedly struck a bicyclist shortly before the supermarket collision.

The rise of artificial intelligence continues to generate both excitement and concern. A woman named Abigail was scammed out of $81,000 and her paid-off home by a deepfake impersonator claiming to be a celebrity, according to Fox News. The scam, which involved realistic-looking videos and a familiar voice, led to the loss of her retirement plans. Her daughter, Vivian Ruvalcaba, revealed the details in a podcast interview.

The use of AI is also impacting the advertising landscape. Apple's 2024 deal with Taboola to serve ads in Apple News has drawn criticism, with some observers noting the ads resemble low-quality "chumbox" content and are often repetitive, according to Hacker News. Concerns have been raised about the legitimacy of some ads, with examples cited of potentially AI-generated or scam-like advertisements appearing in the Apple News feed.

The rapid growth of AI startups, fueled by venture capital investment, was also highlighted by TechCrunch. Some companies are quickly reaching $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). However, experts caution that these figures often represent revenue run rate, which lacks the guaranteed revenue of contracted subscriptions and overlooks crucial business quality metrics.

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