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The real Scarlett Johansson decries 'misuse of AI' by a deepfake video shaming Kanye West
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Shopify shutters Kanye West's Yeezy: Website selling swastika shirt 'violated our terms'
Shopify shuts down Ye's post-Super Bowl efforts to sell swastika T-shirts on his website, saying the rapper once known as Kanye West 'violated our terms.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Kanye West called himself 'Hitler' and was abusive to ex-employee, lawsuit alleges
The mercurial hip-hop star allegedly mistreated Jewish employees inside his fashion company and compared himself to Adolf Hitler, according to a civil lawsuit filed Tuesday.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Scarlett Johansson speaks out after fake viral videos of celebrities fighting Ye's antisemitism
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Viral AI video depicts celebrities protesting Ye's antisemitic remarks
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Australian nurses fired after allegedly saying in video they'd kill Israelis
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Scarlett Johansson calls out AI misuse after viral video ripping Ye
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Australian nurses suspended over 'vile' antisemitic video
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Ex-Google chief warns west to focus on open-source AI in competition with China
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Sydney nurses stood down after claiming they would kill Israeli patients in social media video
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Vance warns tech leaders, politicians against excessive AI regulation
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Vance warns EU against AI overregulation at summit in Paris
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North Korea issues warning after U.S. sub docks in South Korea
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Trump’s mass deportation plans spark panic in the Caribbean amid fake news
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BYD shares hit record high after EV maker rolls out driver assistance tech with DeepSeek's AI help
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Kanye West exits X, credits Elon Musk with 'allowing me to vent' via venomous rants
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Ochocinco issues Deebo ominous warning after 49ers trade request
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Investors warn BP will face radical changes after Elliott takes stake
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Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam
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Video of Muslim gathering in Pakistan falsely shared as Bangladesh 'mini-hajj'
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Most say misusing campaign funds, dodging subpoenas worst behavior for a president: Poll
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Kanye West goes on another antisemitic rant, defends Diddy, declares 'dominion' over wife
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WATCH: Video shows attack on priest during prayer service in Washington
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Miami Beach Uses Fake Reality Show to Discourage Spring Break
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