Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Snapchat is updating Spotlight's recommendation algorithm to stop promoting wholly AI-generated videos, prioritizing human-made content instead. The policy, effective this month, still allows AI-assisted edits but requires transparency labels. This move joins a broader industry crackdown on AI slop and comes as EU regulations tighten. Creators who post fully AI-generated videos will see their reach limited to existing followers.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Enterprise sales teams are generating more activity than ever with AI, yet win rates remain flat. Former PagerDuty sales director Karl Pinto argues that most teams have pointed AI at throughput instead of the diagnostic layer. He explains why qualification discipline and executive access are the real levers, and why speed alone won't close complex deals.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Jill Biden's memoir, View From the East Wing, debuted at No. 1 but vanished from the New York Times bestseller list just two weeks later, leading to allegations of bulk-order manipulation. Critics including Nate Silver and Jesse Kelly suggest the book's sales were artificially inflated. The book tour also revived questions about former President Joe Biden's health and cognition.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new update reveals that the live-action Warhammer 40k series is still in development. Amazon has brought in Mike Flanagan and United Artists to push the project forward. Initial outlines are complete, and Flanagan will soon begin writing the script. Henry Cavill remains attached to star and produce.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Vivian Jenna Wilson, the 22-year-old transgender daughter of Elon Musk, has become one of the faces of Savage X Fenty's Pride Month campaign. The brand's Instagram post declaring she is 'exactly who she said she is' drew widespread attention. Wilson models lingerie with Pride-themed slogans, appearing alongside other LGBTQ+ advocates. This marks her latest high-profile fashion collaboration following her Valentine's Day debut with the brand earlier this year.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Markiplier, the YouTuber with over 38 million subscribers, wrote, directed, and starred in Iron Lung, a self-financed horror film that became a surprise box office hit. Made for under $3 million, it opened to $17 million across 2,500 screens without traditional studio backing. The movie adapts David Szymanski's 2022 indie game about a convict navigating an ocean of blood. Critics are mixed, but the film's success is sparking conversations about creator-led independent cinema.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
An inquiry into Wayne Couzens found he should never have joined the police and that warning signs were overlooked for years. Sarah Everard's family say she died because he was an officer. Police leaders have vowed to reform vetting and misconduct processes after the damning report.
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Aug 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has unveiled Gemini Robotics 2, an AI system that lets humanoid robots move beyond tabletop tasks and handle whole-body jobs. It gives robots more dexterity for actions like tying knots and sealing bags, while a new ER 2 reasoning model helps them plan and coordinate with other machines. The company also introduced a safety benchmark to test when robots should refuse risky actions. The models are rolling out to early access partners.
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Aug 01, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new report suggests Nvidia is planning another round of graphics card price hikes, potentially affecting everything from budget models to flagships. AI-driven memory demand is pushing up component costs, and consumers may face higher prices for the third time this year.
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