Annual April 1st fake stories by websites and news outlets to trick people have become tiring and unfunny. April Fool’s Day may have started in France in 1564, or earlier, with roots in ancient celebrations and possibly linked to Loki, the mythic trickster.
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LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL AI art continues on social media..
The Shudder horror film “LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL” causes controversy over its use of AI art despite good reviews and a strong opening. Public response is polarized, with heated debates about AI’s role in creativity.
Continue readingConstant test runs on the Outage Highway
On March 5, 2024, a Meta outage caused panic and showcased society’s dependency on social media, revealing vulnerabilities to technology disruptions.
Continue readingOctopus Murders: They all float down here
Netflix’s “THE OCTOPUS MURDERS” includes a contentious segment on the JFK assassination featuring a controversial version of the Zapruder film. So … let’s talk about the floating tree and the limo driver.
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