Deepfake Ads Are Turning Faces Into Scams
The internet used to have a simple rule: if a familiar creator appeared on screen holding a product, saying a line, or recommending a deal, viewers assumed that person had at least agreed to be there. That rule is breaking fast. Deepfake ads are now turning influencer faces into scam bait, and the shift feels […]
Vibe Directing Brings AI Video to Theaters
Vibe directing is stepping out of the browser tab and walking into the movie theater, which might be the most symbolic place an AI video tool could choose to make its pitch. OpenArt’s push to promote its Director product inside cinema spaces is not just another startup marketing stunt; it feels like a cultural test […]
Polaroid Anti-AI Campaign Revives Analog Culture
On a beach crowded with people, cameras, phones, and endless opportunities to post, Polaroid placed a billboard asking everyone to look away from their screens. The message was cheeky, slightly uncomfortable, and impossible to separate from the technology debate shaping modern culture. Instead of presenting another glossy celebration of artificial intelligence, the Polaroid anti-AI campaign […]