The Barbie Me trend on TikTok is turning selfies into Barbie avatars using the BaiRBIE.Me AI tool, offering fun customization but carrying serious data privacy risks. This craze has also birthed the risky 'Barbie Feet Challenge,' raising concerns for potential injuries. Despite its creative allure, the trend poses threats to both personal data and physical well-being.
The ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike against major video game publishers, initially sparked in mid-2024, extends into 2025 as negotiations falter over AI protections for voice actors and motion capture artists. The union demands mandatory consent and fair compensation for AI-generated replicas. Despite California's new AI laws, publishers resist enforceable safeguards, leaving performers at risk.
A wide-reaching outage hit Sony's PlayStation Network on February 8, 2025, leaving countless gamers around the globe unable to access online features and services. The issue began late Friday, leading to mounting frustration as users encountered login and connectivity problems. Despite confirming the outage, Sony has yet to disclose its cause, prompting user unrest, especially given the timing on a peak gaming day.
