Blue Planet III is keeping the rough edges in the age of AI
BBC's Blue Planet III is intentionally including raw footage to showcase its authenticity amid AI advancements.
The VergeTerrence O'Brien
AI news — 2026-10-24.
The preserved daily edition for 2026-10-24. Stories are grouped by their publication day in Seattle time (Pacific).
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‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone
Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI likeness to Callandor, joining a trend among athletes to monetize their digital identities amid increasing usage of AI in branding.
The GuardianHenry Belot, Jack Snape
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it | TechCrunch
Many AI projects, from ChatGPT to Apple's Siri, have faced shutdowns or setbacks, highlighting the industry’s challenges.
TechCrunchLauren Forristal
Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads
Pennsylvania's new law mandates labels for AI-generated ads, although it contains several loopholes that may limit effectiveness.
The VergeTerrence O'Brien
Forced to pick, Grok’s AI model chooses Republicans. OpenAI’s picks Democrats. | TechCrunch
A study reveals Grok's AI favors Republican candidates, while OpenAI's GPT leans Democratic, with a 90% disagreement in recommendations.
TechCrunchRebecca Bellan
Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages | TechCrunch
TechCrunch outlines various AI agents that operate via text messaging, offering diverse functionalities from personal assistance to family management.
TechCrunchLauren Forristal
The datacentre next door: on the frontline of tech’s latest David v Goliath battle
Residents in Newport, Wales, are challenging the expansion of energy-intensive datacentres, fearing environmental impacts and community disruption from big tech giants.
The GuardianTom Wall
Becky Barnicoat on scary outfits for Halloween – cartoon
Becky Barnicoat's cartoon explores Halloween outfits designed to shock, referencing societal issues.
The GuardianBecky Barnicoat