Netflix used AI company ElevenLabs to recreate late actor Gene Wilder's voice for its new reality series, *Wonka's The Golden Ticket*, with approval from his estate. The decision has sparked debate, with some fans praising the tribute while others criticised the use of AI to revive a beloved actor's voice.
AnaisStripe-owned Bridge secured MiCA and EMI licences in Luxembourg, allowing it to operate regulated stablecoin and payment services across the European Union. The licences enable businesses to issue euro-backed stablecoins and offer cross-border euro payment services through a single platform.
AnaisBitget has launched US stock options trading for eligible users, expanding its Stock+ platform beyond crypto and tokenised assets. The new offering starts with long call and long put options as demand for US options trading continues to grow.
WeatherlyAttackers are using a fake version of the popular Mac clipboard app Maccy to spread a new password-stealing malware called PamStealer. The malware tricks users into running a fake installer, then steals login credentials, browser data and cryptocurrency wallet information.
WeatherlySamsung is expected to report a record operating profit of 86 trillion won in the second quarter, driven by strong demand for AI memory chips and rising DRAM and NAND prices. Analysts expect the memory shortage to continue into next year, although employee bonus costs and any slowdown in AI spending remain key risks.
AnaisSK Hynix plans to raise US$29 billion through a Nasdaq listing, giving US investors direct access to one of the world's largest AI memory chipmakers. The company hopes the listing will boost its valuation and support expansion as demand for AI chips continues to drive strong growth.
WeatherlyBNK Busan Bank and its partners successfully tested a blockchain-based digital currency system in a real banking environment. The trial recorded a 100% transaction success rate and supports South Korea's growing won-backed stablecoin efforts.
AnaisJapanese police arrested a 15-year-old student accused of using ChatGPT-assisted code to launch a cyberattack that cancelled 46,812 Bandai Channel subscriptions. The teenager allegedly exploited a system vulnerability, changed his IP address multiple times to evade security measures, and accessed user account information.
WeatherlyChina removed around 14,000 AI products and tightened rules on AI safety and compliance. The crackdown brings stricter oversight as China steps up regulation of the AI industry.
WeatherlyA woman lost a year's savings after scammers used an AI deepfake to impersonate Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan and convince her they were in a romantic relationship. The fraud used live video calls and fake royal documents to gain her trust before asking for money, showing how AI is making romance scams more convincing.
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