New from 404 Media: this is a new line. Before it was users who made non-consensual deep fakes of people. Now an AI system is making non-consensual porn of specific people *all by itself*. This is something that can happen to anyone whose image is online www.404media.co/dream-ai-gir...
some job-listings for now-filled roles paint a bit of a diff picture: one says the hire would “source for prospective influencers that meet our brand criteria," “form important relationships with influencers across the social-media platforms that we partner with to create content"
Prenuvo's CEO said most influencers/celebs who are posting about its scans approached the company themselves, that its outreach is focused on “medical professionals who may well have a social media presence.”
Prenuvo CEO told me its relationship with celebs, influencers “is not a traditional, transactional relationship that you might see" -- but it is giving some complimentary scans in exchange for social media posts, a transaction of sorts.
100+ celebrities and influencers have posted photos of themselves at Prenuvo clinics on social this year. (Yes, I counted.) The co. is courting influencers, according to past job listings -- a strategy pharma, medical providers, health-tech startups are increasingly using www.wsj.com/style/mri-mi...
if you’ve been on reddit recently, you may have come across “Am I Ugly?” posts. activity in the sub has surged recently — 1,986% up in July YOY — despite the sub being 12 years old
thought your fursday could use a little kelp
some news — nonprofit Garbo is shutting down its background checking tool, ending its two-year partnership with Match Group: https://t.co/NK4Jam0agA
latest on the explosive growth of "Are We Dating The Same Guy?" groups on Facebook, and how forums intended to protect people have turned into entertainment for some —and a scourge for others https://t.co/CJPkhk8k6u
only at an LA gym opening do they give out free samples of literal water, injections for muscle recovery, popsicles, piercings, and free cupping therapy…🌴✨
