Who is AI nostalgia slop even for?
There has been a recent deluge of generative AI videos featuring uncannily fresh-faced teens waxing nostalgic about how…
Sydney Sweeney’s Transformation Into a Right-Wing Meme Was Not a ‘Total Aesthetic Victory’
Earlier this month, Sydney Sweeney became the most popular meme on X, as right-wing users rallied around screenshots…
How to Vote for Alaska Bear Week Contest
That breeze in the air doesn’t just mean it’s time to start looking for your coats. The end…
The Internet’s AI Slop Problem Is Only Going to Get Worse
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The U.K. Online Safety Act could kill the internet as we know it.
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Formula 1 reportedly asking F1 creators to cease and desist using its branding
Creators whose online identities center around Formula 1 racing have been changing their handles lately, and they seem…
Itch.io follows Steam in removing adult games
The indie-focused open gaming marketplace Itch.io has abruptly deindexed adult content from its browse and search pages, warning…
These narcissist influencers want to share their side of the story.
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