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WIRED
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Why the Voices of Black Twitter Were Worth Saving

Black Twitter is a powerful force shaping society and culture through its influence on various facets of modern life. [ more ]
AdExchanger
1 week ago
Marketing tech

Adalytics Claims Colossus SSP Is Injecting Fake IDs into Its Bid Requests | AdExchanger

Colossus SSP misrepresents IDs in openRTB fields, duplicating valuable cookie IDs to imitate desirable audience targets. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Creatives need to be vigilant about AI washing

AI washing can lead to the exaggeration or misrepresentation of a company's AI capabilities, causing potential risks for brands. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

This disastrous Wonka event is the worst case of AI art catfishing I've seen

Some events mislead attendees using AI-generated images, causing disappointment and demands for refunds.
The Willy's Chocolate Experience event failed to deliver on its whimsical promises, showcasing minimal Wonka-themed props and misspelled AI-generated images. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google admits it fudged a Gemini AI demo video, which critics say misled viewers

Google released a deceptive promotional video for its AI model, Gemini, leading to controversy among AI experts.
The video misrepresented Gemini's capabilities by using still images and edited responses instead of real-time interaction. [ more ]
Futurism
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Admits Gemini AI Demo Was at Least Partially Faked

Google announced its new AI model, Gemini, which was showcased in a video recognizing a series of illustrations. However, it was later revealed that Google had faked the speed and capabilities of Gemini in the video.
Gemini's supposed reasoning abilities and impressive capabilities were exaggerated in the video, leading to speculation that the model's actual capabilities may not be as groundbreaking as portrayed. [ more ]
Kotaku
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Razer's Pricey Covid Mask Is Costing Them $1 Million In Refunds

Razer marketed its Zephyr Mask as N95-certified during the pandemic, facing significant fines for misleading claims. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Design

Donald Judd's foundation sues Kim Kardashian for trademark and copyright infringement

The Judd Foundation is suing Kim Kardashian and an interior design firm for misrepresenting furniture as authentic Judd designs.
Kardashian showcased the disputed furniture in a video, attracting millions of views before it was deleted. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Bling Bishop' Who Boasted of Ties to Eric Adams Is Convicted of Fraud

Whitehead convicted of wire fraud and extortion
Whitehead misrepresented relationship with Mayor Eric Adams [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
Education

Let's have better debates about standardized tests (opinion)

Debates on standardized testing are productive, misrepresentation hinders progress.
Standardized tests provide a common measure for diverse academic experiences. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Film

Steve Coogan and makers of The Lost King sued by academic over his portrayal in the film

The former deputy registrar of University of Leicester is suing the makers of the film The Lost King for portraying him negatively.
The film depicts a narrative where an amateur historian is antagonized by the university registrar, who takes credit for her work. [ more ]
LI Press
3 months ago
Public health

Baldwin Midwife Fined $300K for Fasifying Vaccine Records for 1,500 Kids

A Baldwin midwife in New York was fined $300,000 for falsifying vaccination records for 1,500 children across 23 counties.
The midwife admitted to giving children homeopathic pellets instead of federally approved vaccinations. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Apple

Apple may owe you money over its Family Sharing plan: Find out if you can file a claim

Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $25 million regarding the misrepresentation of its Family Sharing plan's abilities.
The lawsuit alleges that Apple misled subscribers by not disclosing that some third-party app subscriptions cannot be shared among family members. [ more ]
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