It's issue #237 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
AI cloning of celebrity voices outpacing the law, experts warn. David Attenborough among famous people whose voices have been exploited by fraudsters - Read more about it here.
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Elon Musk Roasted After Missing ‘Painfully Obvious’ Message From 1990s Sci-Fi Classic
‘Please never stop right-wingers missing that ‘Starship Troopers’ was satire,’ one person wrote.
Is Elon Musk Already Outstaying His Welcome at Trump’s Side?
A row between the billionaire and Boris Epshteyn, a legal adviser, at Mar-a-Lago illustrates the suspicions of long-term loyal insiders.
With Musk in Tow, Trump Eyes Changes to Government Policies on AI and Its Dangers
The president-elect has promised to “slash excess regulations” and tapped tech billionaire Elon Musk, another critic of government rules, to help lead the effort.
Amazon Launches Temu and Shein Rival With ‘Crazy Low’ Prices
Amazon has launched a new outlet called Haul which caps the price of products on sale at $20 (£15.79), in an effort to take on low-cost retailers Temu and Shein.
Global Tensions Over China’s Overcapacity Will Rise Under Trump
China’s latest stimulus plan suggests that while the government acknowledges the need to boost domestic demand, it remains opposed to deeper structural reforms. Addressing the complex global challenges posed by Chinese overcapacity will most likely require additional trade restrictions and innovative policy tools.
China Unveils ‘Swarm Carrier’ Drone With Payload Comparable to Fighter Jets
Manufacturer says drone can carry ‘wide range of weapons and equipment comparable to those carried by modern fighter jets and bombers’.
Hibernation allows many animals to time-travel from difficult times to plenty. Could humans learn how to do it too?
Inside Elon Musk’s Messy Breakup With OpenAI
Emails in Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI expose the startup’s rocky origins.
The X Exodus – Could Bluesky Spike Spark End of Elon Musk’s Social Media Platform?
Even Google appears to trust X less, with one expert telling Sky News the search engine treats X competitor Bluesky as 10 times more important than Elon Musk's platform.
Netflix’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Was a Big Moment for Bluesky
The social network is having a moment, which made it a fun place to be during Netflix’s ridiculous celebrity boxing match.
Honorary mentions
Louis Vuitton Flagship Store Disguised As Stack of Luggage Trunks
The Right to Repair Movement Will Keep On Fixin'
Making Human Music in an AI World
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