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Chris Pelkey was shot and killed in a road rage incident. At his killer’s sentencing, he forgave the man via AI. In a historic first for Arizona, and possibly the U.S., artificial intelligence was used in court to let a murder victim deliver his own victim impact statement. What happened Pelkey, a 37-year-old Army veteran, was gunned down at a red light in 2021. This month, a realistic AI version of him appeared in court to address his killer, Gabriel Horcasitas. “In another life, we probably could’ve been friends,” said AI Pelkey in the video. “I believe in forgiveness, and…

China has unveiled the world’s first fully AI-powered hospital, marking a radical shift in the future of healthcare. Developed by Tsinghua University in Beijing, the “Agent Hospital” features 14 AI doctors and 4 AI nurses that can diagnose, treat, and manage up to 3,000 patients per day, without any human staff. Faster, smarter care: What would take human doctors 3 years, the AI doctors can do in 1 day.  High IQ bots: These AI agents scored a 93.06% pass rate on the US Medical Licensing Exam. Training without risk: The virtual hospital allows medical students to practice in a fully…

Another year, another viral deepfake of Katy Perry at the Met Gala and once again, she wasn’t even there. Photos showing the pop star in a sleek black designer gown circulated widely on social media during Monday night’s event, matching the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme. But the images were AI-generated. Perry quickly clarified she was not at the Met; she was on tour. Perry’s reaction “Couldn’t make it to the MET, I’m on The Lifetimes Tour (see you in Houston tomorrow IRL),” she posted to Instagram alongside the fake images. She added a jab at AI confusion: “P.s. this…

More women are turning to ChatGPT for emotional support, using the AI chatbot as a stand-in therapist as mental health systems buckle under pressure. With long wait times and soaring costs, AI is filling a growing gap. Mental health care is harder to access than ever. In the UK, NHS data shows patients are eight times more likely to wait over 18 months for mental health treatment than for physical health. Private therapy isn’t always an option either, with sessions costing £60 or more. In that vacuum, ChatGPT has become a surprising outlet. Real voices, real feelings Charly, 29, from…

A wave of AI-powered scams is sweeping across WhatsApp, costing UK families nearly half a million pounds in 2025 alone and it’s only May. Cybercriminals are now combining old tricks with new tech. In the evolving “Hi Mum” scam, fraudsters impersonate a loved one over WhatsApp and ask for emergency cash. The twist They’re now using AI-generated voice messages to mimic children’s voices, making the deception frighteningly convincing. “Scammers are increasingly getting better at manipulating people… cloning any voice is now simple, even in a matter of moments,”says Jake Moore, global cybersecurity advisor at ESET. By the numbers: 506 WhatsApp…

People are asking AI to recreate the same image over and over again, with each iteration drifting further and further from the original.  The results are sometimes amusing, sometimes unsettling. In some cases, the images completely shape-shift into crazy abstract forms. In others, facial features are wildly exaggerated. One of the most viral images is of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson replicated a staggering 101 times.  somebody on Reddit told ChatGPT to replicate an image of The Rock without changing anything 100 times over pic.twitter.com/IcRgmWHCWK — Kristi Yamaguccimane (@TheWapplehouse) May 3, 2025 While the first few iterations closely resembled the…

These 10 books by academics, regulators, journalists, and business practitioners can help ecommerce merchants understand contradictory news stories about international trade and how it affects their businesses. Why Politicians Lie About Trade . . . And What You Need to Know About It Why Politicians Lie About Trade by Dmitry Grozoubinksi The Financial Times states, “Despite being an entertaining read, his book is no joke,” and includes it on its list of “Five books to boost your understanding of tariffs and trade wars.” Avoiding technical and academic language and adding a generous dose of humor, Grozoubinski uses engaging case studies to explain how global…

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For $60, Bob DeMars’s company, Blind Barrel, will ship a package of four craft-distilled whiskey samples, unmarked, with a tasting glass. Recipients can then try them and guess the whiskey type, age, and proof. It’s a game using Blind Barrel’s app, preferably with friends. Participants can purchase entire bottles at discounted prices. Bob launched the business in 2021 from his base in California. In our recent conversation, he addressed the company’s growth, marketing tactics, legalities, and more. Our entire audio is embedded below. The transcript is edited for length and clarity. Eric Bandholz: Tell us what you do. Bob DeMars:…

Loyalty programs are more than the usual rewards of 10% off, free shipping, and birthday emails. Done well, loyalty incentives focus on psychological and behavioral science to deepen retention. Smarter Segmentation Seasoned marketers segment for campaigns, but what about loyalty impact? Try building segments based on motivational context, not just purchase history. Redemption behavior. Who hoards rewards, and who redeems quickly? Target accordingly. Dormancy within loyalty tiers. Users with no activity for 60 days may need a different prod than recent converts. High browse, low buy customers. Use loyalty nudges to bridge the gap with non-monetary perks or risk-free trials.…