The AI Millionaire

What happens when an AI named Truth Terminal, with a starting fund of $50,000 in Bitcoin, decides to create a cryptocurrency based on an internet meme? You get GOAT, a digital currency now worth over $250 million. This unusual event highlights how AI can not only join in on internet culture but also significantly impact the economy through its creations.

Reels

Hummingbird

Director Dave Clark has unveiled the trailer for "Hummingbird," a Sci-Fi short film entirely generated using advanced AI technologies, including groundbreaking lip-sync methods and AI-driven video and music creation. This project showcases how AI can empower creators to produce complex films independently, potentially revolutionizing the filmmaking process.

SE Asia Films for the Future

Filmmakers in Southeast Asia are taking cues from the global success of Korean shows and movies. They're blending local stories with themes that appeal worldwide, investing in better production, and using both local and global platforms to share their work. They're adapting popular foreign shows to fit their culture, nurturing local talent, and seeking more government backing to make their mark on the world stage.

Howdy Scammers

Martin Lewis, a British financial journalist, has highlighted the escalating sophistication of online scams, where a fake BBC News article was used to deceive people into revealing their bank details. He warns of the new "wild west" of digital fraud, where AI-generated impersonations of public figures are becoming increasingly common to lure victims.