[nonostantement #357] - boring clothing / ai podcasts / influencer vs influencer

Now with LESS looney tunes!

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Hello! I’m Joele, based in Barcelona but originally from Italy. I dedicate much of my time to exploring the online world, and for over six years, this newsletter has been my way of sharing fascinating insights drawn from my work in digital content strategy.

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#PEOPLE

• Why did clothing become boring?
  An investigation into when, how, and why everyone started dressing the same — and what it was like when they didn't

• Plotting with Podcasts
  AI tools are generating ultra-realistic customized podcasts that can be used for a variety of legitimate purposes. The Tow Center tests how they can also create misleading content and propaganda.

• Coca-Cola’s A.I.-Generated Holiday Ads Receive Backlash
  The company’s nostalgia-filled commercials are a holiday tradition, but this year’s ads are facing backlash for dipping into the uncanny valley.

#SOCIALMEDIA

• The influencer lawsuit that could change the industry
  A first-of-its-kind lawsuit between Amazon influencers Sydney Nicole Gifford and Alyssa Sheil could rewrite the laws of copyright and flip the creator industry upside down. Who owns the “clean girl” look?

• UK police forces quietly withdraw from X platform amid content concerns
  Several British police forces have largely withdrawn from Elon Musk's X social media platform as concerns over its role in promoting violence and extreme content persist, a Reuters survey of forces' social media output showed.

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#THEDARKSIDE

• MTA’s A.I. bus cameras issue thousands of mistaken parking violations
  In all, the MTA said A.I. cameras on the M79 and Bx35 routes mistakenly ticketed about 3,800 vehicles for blocking bus lanes. More than 870 of the faulty infractions were for cars, trucks and SUVs that were parked in perfectly legal spots.

• Major Health Insurance Companies Take Down Leadership Pages Following Murder of United Healthcare CEO
  Following the shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, multiple major health insurance companies have taken their executive leadership pages offline.

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