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    AI executive quoted calling AI training 'largest theft of labor in human history'●AI exec: We may have pulled off β€œthe largest theft of labor in human history.”MmastodonTechnologyAI367just now

    A Mother Jones report cites court filings revealing an AI industry executive privately acknowledging that building generative AI may amount to 'the largest theft of labor in human history.' The comments, made in documents tied to an ongoing lawsuit over the use of copyrighted and creative work, have reignited debate about whether tech companies profited from writers, artists and other creators without consent or compensation.

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    Meta removes critical video about AI Glasses filmed at Meta●Meta takes down a critical video about meta AI Glasses after filming at MetaYhnTechnologyAI63120 min ago

    Meta has taken down a video that was critical of its AI Glasses after the creator filmed footage on Meta's premises. The removal is drawing criticism online, with commenters questioning whether the company is suppressing negative coverage of its smart glasses product and what this means for press and creator freedom at Meta events and campuses.

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    OpenAI recruits influencer army to burnish public image●OpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'YhnBusiness22112 min ago

    OpenAI is reportedly paying a broad network of social media influencers to promote ChatGPT and shape the perception that the company is 'good for the world'. According to Business Insider, the strategy spans sponsored posts, ads and creator partnerships on platforms like Instagram. Critics view the campaign as an effort to manage public opinion as the company faces growing scrutiny over its societal impact.

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    Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens in Los Angelesβ–ΌIllustrating myths: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opensβ–ΆyoutubeCultureArt703.2K16 min ago

    The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by Star Wars creator George Lucas, is opening its doors, with coverage highlighting how the museum illustrates myths through narrative art. The institution showcases visual storytelling across painting, illustration, cinema and comics, drawing broad public curiosity and discussion about its collection, architecture and the vision behind it.

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    The Register has published a commentary arguing that major AI companies are building products on copyrighted creative work while the people who produced that work see little or none of the resulting revenue. The piece frames this as an unresolved tension in the AI industry between training practices, intellectual property rights, and the economics of content creation, as legal and public pressure over compensation continues to build.

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    Study finds only 2.2% of finance influencers hold professional credentials●Only 2.2% of financial content creators hold CFP, CFA or CPA credentials, study of 692 million views findsβœ‰newsBusinessFinance1 h ago

    A new study examining 692 million views of financial content has found that just 2.2% of financial content creators hold recognized professional credentials such as CFP, CFA or CPA. The finding has raised questions about the reliability of financial advice circulating on social media, where uncredentialed influencers reach massive audiences. Commenters are debating whether viewers should demand more transparency about creators' qualifications before following their money advice.

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    Creators are increasingly taking equity stakes in startups instead of one-off brand sponsorships. The shift reflects a broader change in the creator economy: rather than promoting products for fees, influencers are positioning themselves as long-term investors and business partners, betting their audiences and personal brands can drive startup growth alongside founders.

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    OnlyFans creators, led by Lily Phillips, speak out on climate change●Lily Phillips, other OnlyFans creators spread the word about climate changeβœ‰newsEnvironmentClimate41 min ago

    British OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips and other adult content creators are lending their platforms to raise awareness about climate change. The unlikely crossover has drawn attention because these creators reach large online audiences often outside traditional climate advocacy circles. Reactions are mixed, with some welcoming the broader outreach and others questioning whether the messaging will be taken seriously.

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