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New web standards could redefine how AI models use your content

In recent years, the open web has felt like the Wild West. Creators have seen their work scraped, processed, and fed into large language models – mostly without their consent. It…

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AI teddy bear told children where to find knives, exposed them to sexual content, report says

An AI-powered toy might seem like a trendy thing to give your kids this holiday season, but major advocacy groups are begging parents to reconsider. According to Fairplay, an advocacy…

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How brands & publishers are winning with editorial storytelling in the AI era

In today’s digital marketplace, where attention is scarce and competition is relentless, brands are asking a vital question: How do we rise above the noise without relying solely on paid…

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Scammers target Black Friday shoppers with AI text messages, phishing emails

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest shopping days of the year — and prime season for scams. Now in 2025 scammers are more emboldened than ever, thanks to…

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Your Next Home Refresh … Powered by AI?

Like it or not, AI is here to stay, and it’s already shaping more of our lives than we might realize. If you spend any time on social media, it’s…

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AI slop is taking over the internet. Here’s how we got here.

If your feed is inundated with AI slop these days, you’re not alone. “Slop” is a squishy, subjective term — it depends entirely on what you think looks cheap, lazy,…

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