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Mexico Preps for the 2026 World Cup With a Ticket Resale Platform and a Tourism App

Mexico Preps for the 2026 World Cup With a Ticket Resale Platform and a Tourism App | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Mexico’s consumer protection agency and FIFA are working on a “ticket relocation system” that will allow those with extra World Cup tickets to sell them safely and at appropriate prices.
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Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here’s How to Stop That

Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here’s How to Stop That | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
All your snaps come with metadata containing more information than you might realize.
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Mexico City's 'Xoli' Chatbot Will Help World Cup Tourists Navigate the City

Mexico City's 'Xoli' Chatbot Will Help World Cup Tourists Navigate the City | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
The launch of “Xoli” adds to the technological efforts promoted by the federal government to turn the 2026 World Cup into an engine of development for the entire country.
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Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
From the global RAM shortage driving up console prices to job loss in the industry, gaming is shaping up to be one of the AI boom's biggest casualties.
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A view from Brussels: Shifting into second gear against cyberbullying | IAPP

A view from Brussels: Shifting into second gear against cyberbullying | IAPP | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
The European Commission this week released its action plan against cyberbullying.
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January 25, 7:58 AM
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China’s AI Boyfriend Business Is Taking On a Life of Its Own

China’s AI Boyfriend Business Is Taking On a Life of Its Own | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Gen Z women in China are all in on digital companionship—even setting up dates with real-world versions of their AI boyfriends.
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January 17, 5:16 AM
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Roblox’s AI-Powered Age Verification Is a Complete Mess

Roblox’s AI-Powered Age Verification Is a Complete Mess | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Kids are being identified as adults—and vice versa—on Roblox, while age-verified accounts are already being sold online.
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virtualvacation.us - Explore The World From Home

virtualvacation.us - Explore The World From Home | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Explore the world/globe from home with virtualvacation.us! View live footage from different cities, or even take a guessing quiz!

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Nik Peachey's curator insight, December 27, 2025 3:06 AM

This is a nice site for bringing the world into the classroom. It has live feeds and video recordings from around the world. There’s a range of different themes and I love the CityGuesser. https://virtualvacation.us/

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December 10, 2025 2:01 AM
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Huge Trove of Nude Images Leaked by AI Image Generator Startup’s Exposed Database

Huge Trove of Nude Images Leaked by AI Image Generator Startup’s Exposed Database | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.”
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December 5, 2025 4:07 AM
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The Guide to Digital Opsec for Teens

The Guide to Digital Opsec for Teens | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Practicing good “operations security” is essential to staying safe online. Here's a complete guide for teenagers (and anyone else) who wants to button up their digital lives.
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He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him

He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
YouTuber “Schlep" built a huge following tracking down alleged child predators on Roblox before being kicked off. The platform is facing multiple lawsuits over child safety.
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November 23, 2025 11:21 PM
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Instead of Fitbit’s AI Health Coach, You Could Just Have Friends

Instead of Fitbit’s AI Health Coach, You Could Just Have Friends | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
I used the public preview of Fitbit’s new AI Health Coach and became both faster and noticeably weirder.
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October 26, 2025 7:47 PM
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Nike’s Robotic Shoe Gets Humans One Step Closer to Cyborg

Nike’s Robotic Shoe Gets Humans One Step Closer to Cyborg | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Project Amplify is Nike’s latest attempt to put some spring in your step with help from a powered mechanism that enhances the natural movement of the human ankle and lower leg.
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October 19, 2025 5:25 AM
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People are using AI to talk to God

People are using AI to talk to God | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
In India and around the world, worshippers are turning to purpose-built AI for religious worship and spiritual guidance.
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Meet the Tech Reporters Using AI to Help Write and Edit Their Stories

Meet the Tech Reporters Using AI to Help Write and Edit Their Stories | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Independent writers are using AI agents all throughout their reporting process. What’s the value of a human journalist, anyway?
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Encyclopedia Britannica sues OpenAI over AI training

Encyclopedia Britannica sues OpenAI over AI training | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Encyclopedia Britannica and its Merriam-Webster subsidiary have sued OpenAI in Manhattan federal ​court for allegedly misusing their reference materials to train its ‌artificial intelligence models.
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The Piracy Problem Streaming Platforms Can’t Solve

The Piracy Problem Streaming Platforms Can’t Solve | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
In parts of the Middle East and North Africa, a patchwork of sanctions, payment failures, and licensing gaps pushes people into piracy networks.
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Google’s Smart Glasses Will Have the Best Software. But They’ll Have to Win on Style Too

Google’s Smart Glasses Will Have the Best Software. But They’ll Have to Win on Style Too | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
When Google releases its smart glasses in the coming months, the strength of its AI-powered software will be its biggest leg up on its rivals. But will people want to be seen wearing them?
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UK copyright law unfit for protecting creative workers from AI | Computer Weekly

UK copyright law unfit for protecting creative workers from AI | Computer Weekly | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
As the UK government considers its approach to artificial intelligence and copyright, Computer Weekly explores the dynamics at play in copyright markets, and what measures can be taken to ensure that creatives are protected
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China’s Hottest App Is a Daily Test of Whether You’re Still Alive

China’s Hottest App Is a Daily Test of Whether You’re Still Alive | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Are You Dead Yet soared to the top of app-store charts and became a magnet for investors. In an exclusive interview with WIRED, one of its creators says they’re changing the name anyway.
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December 13, 2025 2:41 AM
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The Disney-OpenAI Deal Redefines the AI Copyright War

The Disney-OpenAI Deal Redefines the AI Copyright War | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Disney is hedging against the future. OpenAI is clearing a path for Sora. And together they’ve made a blueprint for how AI and Hollywood can move forward.
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An AI Dark Horse Is Rewriting the Rules of Game Design

An AI Dark Horse Is Rewriting the Rules of Game Design | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
The Chinese video game giant Tencent is now building some of the world’s best 3D AI models. This could have implications far outside gaming.
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Mexico Preps for the 2026 World Cup With a Ticket Resale Platform and a Tourism App

Mexico Preps for the 2026 World Cup With a Ticket Resale Platform and a Tourism App | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Mexico’s consumer protection agency and FIFA are working on a “ticket relocation system” that will allow those with extra World Cup tickets to sell them safely and at appropriate prices.
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December 1, 2025 1:21 AM
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Activists Are Using ‘Fortnite’ to Fight Back Against ICE

Activists Are Using ‘Fortnite’ to Fight Back Against ICE | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Players are role-playing ICE raids in “Fortnite” and “Grand Theft Auto” to prepare for real-world situations.
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Kids in China Are Using Bots and Engagement Hacks to Look More Popular on Their Smartwatches

Kids in China Are Using Bots and Engagement Hacks to Look More Popular on Their Smartwatches | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
In China, parents are buying smartwatches for children as young as 5, connecting them to a digital world that blends socializing with fierce competition.
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Tinder Launches Mandatory Facial Verification to Weed Out Bots and Scammers

Tinder Launches Mandatory Facial Verification to Weed Out Bots and Scammers | IT Arts Entertainment and Leisure | Scoop.it
Face Check will scan new members’ faces to ensure they don’t match existing profiles. The move comes as romance scams continue to proliferate, with billions lost over the last decade.
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