Michaela

A lover of books, and all things fantasy. I write things people read on the internet for a living.

OpenAI Shuts Down Viral AI Video App Sora After Just Six Months

March 26, 2026

OpenAI is shutting down its TikTok-style AI video app Sora just six months after launch. The app allowed users to generate realistic AI videos and share them publicly. Planned partnerships and in-app features will not continue, and the Sora team will now focus on

AI·Community

Author Mia Ballard Denies AI Claims After Publisher Pulls ‘Shy Girl’

March 26, 2026

Hachette Book Group has canceled the U.S. release of Mia Ballard’s Shy Girl due to concerns over AI use, while Ballard denies personal involvement. The controversy highlights growing tensions in publishing as authors, editors, and AI technologies collide.

March 21, 2026

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Slams Pentagon Over xAI Grok Classified Access

Senator Elizabeth Warren has demanded answers from the Pentagon on why xAI’s

March 14, 2026

French Couple Robbed of $1M in Bitcoin During Fake Police Raid

A French couple in their 50s was robbed of about $1 million

Policy·Regulation

CFTC Investigates Crypto.com Super Bowl Betting Contracts

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has reportedly begun an investigation into the legality of Crypto.com futures contracts, which permit users to

January 15, 2025

Policy·Regulation

SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Delayed Disclosure of Twitter Stock Purchase

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing the X owner and CEO of not

January 15, 2025

AI·Security

Brad Pitt AI Scam Swindles French Woman Out of $850K Life Savings

A 53-year-old French woman has fallen victim to a heartbreaking scam involving an AI-generated version of Brad Pitt, who duped her into

January 15, 2025

Policy·Regulation

Senator Warren Tells Treasury Nominee To Be Ready for Questions at Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent an open letter to Scott Bessent, nominee for Treasury Secretary, calling for stricter regulations and enforcement

January 14, 2025