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Hideo Kojima Receives Backlash for Creating Generative AI Short Film Advertisement
Legendary video game auteur Hideo Kojima and acclaimed filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn are at the center of a fiery internet debate following the debut of a generative AI short film. Commissioned by luxury fashion house Prada as a promotional teaser for "Prada Mode Satellites II," the six-minute video premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026. Almost immediately, it ignited fierce criticism from artists and fans. Inspired by 1950s retro sci-fi and campy exploitation ci
Jun 41 min read


Custom Mario Kart Wiiki Shuts Down After Admin Receives Heavy Backlash Over AI Rules
The Custom Mario Kart Wiiki, a foundational 15-year-old modding resource, has announced its permanent closure. Shutting down wiki.tockdom.com follows a severe clash between the userbase and administration over the regulation of generative artificial intelligence. The site will transition into a read-only state on June 30, 2026. The conflict escalated in early May 2026 when the wiki administration, led by administrator Tock, implemented a lenient AI policy. Instead of an outri
Jun 31 min read


The Boys Finale’s So Bad That AI Alternatives Are Received Positively
The season finale of The Boys has left a significant portion of its fanbase severely disappointed, leading to a phenomenon rarely seen in entertainment communities: the unironic celebration of AI-generated content. In a landscape where artificial intelligence in media is frequently derided, frustrated fans are turning to AI to give themselves the climactic resolutions they felt the studio failed to deliver. Two standout fan-made videos have rapidly gained traction, completel
Jun 21 min read
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