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U.S. men's hockey captain Brady Tkachuk condemned a White House-posted AI video that depicted him insulting Canadians, saying the words and lip movements aren’t his and that he would never say them; the clip went viral as the U.S. team celebrated its Olympic gold.
US Olympic hockey star Brady Tkachuk denounces a viral AI-generated White House clip that allegedly insults Canadians after the US won gold; he says the voice and lips aren’t his. The episode coincides with Trump’s post‑win remarks and a joke about inviting the women’s team, which drew criticism. Twenty US men’s players later visited the White House, while the women’s team declined the invitation.
Seedance 2.0 churns out near-photoreal AI clips—like a Tom Cruise clone in action—that impress but trigger copyright pushback from Hollywood; while pieces such as Jia Zhangke’s Dance show potential for narrative work, the model’s reliance on unlicensed data and its tendency to hide continuity gaps cement its status as a polished but still problematic 'slop' generator.
Warner Bros. has sent a letter to ByteDance accusing Seedance 2.0 of enabling user-generated AI clips that infringe its IP, including Superman, Batman and Game of Thrones, and demanding that ByteDance cease training on these characters and implement guardrails. ByteDance has pledged safeguards, but Warner Bros. argues that the infringement stems from Seedance’s design rather than user behavior. The move follows broad industry criticism from the MPA and SAG-AFTRA and cease-and-desist actions from Disney and Paramount amid the rapid rise of AI-generated video content.
ByteDance says it will strengthen safeguards on its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after Disney, Paramount, and Hollywood trade groups accuse the tool of copyright infringement; major studios have issued cease-and-desist letters over impersonations of Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and other IP, prompting ByteDance to emphasize it will prevent unauthorized use of intellectual property and likeness while continuing to develop responsible AI.
Cardi B fell backward off a chair during a Las Vegas stop of her Little Miss Drama Tour, quickly recovering while quipping that it was “the government,” following a heated online clash with the Department of Homeland Security over ICE remarks; she later reposted the moment and hinted the clip might be AI.
Barack Obama responded to a deleted AI-generated video shared by Donald Trump that depicted him and Michelle Obama as apes, saying the display is troubling and a distraction; he noted that many Americans still value decency and decorum, and pointed out the post was tied to Trump’s social-media strategy and removed after officials said it was posted in error. The incident drew criticism from figures like Gov. Gavin Newsom and Sen. Tim Scott.
Obama reacted to a Trump‑posted AI video depicting him and Michelle as apes, saying that most Americans find the behavior deeply troubling and lamenting a loss of decency amid a distracting ‘clown show’ on social media and TV. The post drew backlash and was taken down after about 12 hours; the White House initially framed it as an internet meme and later faulted a staffer, while Trump claimed he hadn’t reviewed the video’s ending and had it posted by an aide.
Kenny Loggins has publicly objected to the use of his song 'Danger Zone' in an AI-generated video of Donald Trump on Truth Social, criticizing its association with divisive content and calling for its removal. The incident highlights ongoing issues with political figures using copyrighted music without permission, amid protests and political rallies.
Kenny Loggins demanded the White House remove his song 'Danger Zone' from an AI-generated video used by Trump, criticizing the unauthorized use of his music to mock protests, amid broader concerns over the administration's use of creators' content without permission.
Donald Trump posted a controversial AI-generated video mocking protesters and claiming to be a king, which sparked widespread outrage and criticism online, with many viewing it as childish and disrespectful to democracy amid the largest protest against a US president in modern history.
OpenAI's new Sora app, a TikTok-like AI video and audio platform, is so popular that demand for invite codes has led to reselling on eBay, with over 20 sales ranging from $10.99 to $45, despite restrictions against selling codes and OpenAI's terms of use.
OpenAI has launched Sora, an AI video app powered by Sora 2, but its long-term appeal is uncertain. Additionally, Cognition's experience with a new Anthropic model indicates that integrating new models is more complex and labor-intensive than adding new processors, highlighting challenges in AI development and deployment.
Google is introducing generative AI video features to YouTube Shorts and Google Photos, initially based on the Veo 2 model, with plans to upgrade to Veo 3 later this summer, expanding access from select countries to more globally.
Donald Trump shared a manipulated AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting a false arrest of Barack Obama, amid ongoing political controversies and claims of conspiracy involving the Obama administration.