Google’s Gemini AI advert coughs out incorrect cheese facts
In the first version of its latest advert for AI, Google’s Gemini can be seen providing incorrect information on cheese. It’s an excellent example of why we shouldn’t rely entirely on AI to do the thinking for us. Honey, the Large Language Model (LLM) AI program is hallucinating again! It...
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Ed Sheeran street concert shut down by police in India
In widely-shared footage online, a police officer can be seen unplugging Ed Sheeran’s microphone at a street performance in India. Ed Sheeran had his street performance in India cut short over the weekend, despite reportedly asking permission before starting. A police offer unplugged his microphone and ushered him away,...
Hawk Tuah girl returns after crypto scam controversy
Haliey Welch went viral last year for her ‘hawk tuah’ TikTok interview moment. Since then, she’s amassed over 2 million Instagram followers, launched a podcast, and faced controversy for a pump-and-dump crypto currency scheme. She’s now returned after two months offline. ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl is back, everyone! 22-year-old Haliey Welch...
Kendrick Lamar wins five Grammys for ‘Not Like Us’
The smash 2024 summer hit ‘Not Like Us’ has taken home five Grammys, making it the most prolific diss track of all time. If anyone was in doubt as to who won the rap beef last summer, the Grammys just put the final nail in the coffin. This year was...
US court rules that elephants are not people
A court has ruled that five elephants from Colorado zoo are not people after an animal rights group argued that they were effectively imprisoned. A court has ruled that elephants are not legally regarded as people. This bizarre judgement is the result of an ongoing bid to free five elephants...
Green Day swap ‘American Idiot’ lyric for Elon Musk’s name
While performing in Elon Musk’s home country of South Africa, punk band Green Day replaced a lyric from ‘American Idiot’ with his name. Elon Musk has been causing controversy this week as he steps into his new role as Administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency. During his speech at...
Snoop Dogg hit with backlash for Trump pre-inauguration ball
Rapper and entertainer Snoop Dogg was hit with criticism for performing alongside Nelly, Soulja Boy and others at the first ever ‘Crypto Ball’ in Washington, D.C. Snoop Dogg has been hit with a wave of criticism after appearing at the first ever ‘Crypto Ball’ in Washington D.C last week. The event was a celebration of Trump’s inauguration. The rapper was filmed performing his 1990s hit ‘Nuthin’ but a G Thang’...
Global cities set alcohol and firework bans ahead of New Year’s Eve
Hoping to ensure safer New Year celebrations for all, several global cities are introducing alcohol and firework bans, while others are closing off central areas altogether. December 31st is arguably the world’s biggest annual celebration, with friends and family gathering together to usher in the start of a new calendar year. Alcohol, fireworks, and excited crowds are all characteristic of end-of-year festivities, but the over-the-top celebrations we associate with New Year’s...
The rise of Instagrammable museums
In the age of social media and the pursuit of aesthetics it promotes, the way we engage with and appreciate art has undergone a radical transformation. Thanks to social media, the ‘instagrammability’ of museums and galleries now plays a significant role in drawing in crowds. More and more, visitors are choosing to seek out visually striking exhibitions and instillations that will translate well online and make for captivating content. This has...
Liam Payne’s death has exposed the hypocrisy of online trolls
Last night, the internet exploded with tributes after news broke about the former One Direction star’s untimely death. In the few weeks before, social media users had been driving a hate campaign against him. Celebrity deaths typically elicit a strong emotional reaction from fans in digital spaces. In the case of musicians, their name trends on social media almost instantly while their streaming numbers soar well beyond their average within days. As...
