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Pete Davidson: I’m Done Being ‘Loser Who Just Dates People’The decision to appoint the former Barcelona manager as the new head coach of Beijing Guoan reflects the club's ambition to compete at the highest level of Asian football. With his wealth of experience and proven track record of success, he is expected to bring a new level of professionalism and strategic thinking to the team.Liu Dabeili's passing has brought renewed attention to the risks and consequences of cosmetic procedures, particularly among young individuals who may feel pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards set by social media. The incident has prompted discussions about the importance of conducting thorough research, seeking professional guidance, and prioritizing one's health and well-being over aesthetic concerns.
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However, amidst this spirit of cooperation, there are also significant challenges that must be addressed. One of the key issues is the diverging values and political systems between the EU and China, which can lead to friction on issues such as human rights, democracy, and rule of law. The former Spanish Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of engaging in constructive dialogue to address these differences and find common ground on sensitive issues.In recent years, with the ongoing advancements of new technology, more content creators have been developing online personas to attract and interact with viewers, as seen with the growing number of virtual YouTubers, or VTubers. Some may use this technology to create a recognizable mascot character or to separate their real and online identities. Others, lacking self-confidence, might hide behind a fictional representation. However, there are also some people who use AR and AI technology to deceive others. In early 2024, Kaiga Yokota, a 33-year-old resident of Moriguchi, Osaka, used AI to design a character so realistic that it could be mistaken for a real woman. He proceeded to set up social media accounts and pose as this woman online, advertising his services to help people become more attractive to the opposite sex. At this stage, while his actions may be dishonest, it’s hard to say they were inherently illegal. He was simply a man using a symbol to conduct his business. The same could easily be said for VTubers. By June 2024, the social media page of Yokota’s online personality, going by the name of Miru Nanase, had amassed approximately 90,000 followers. He offered people the chance to become more appealing to the opposite sex by transforming their appearance, personality, and communication skills. Many people were interested in the services, but appointments had to be made by signing up through the LINE messaging app. However, the lack of responses to comments from interested users and the absence of testimonials led many to question the legitimacy of the business and even the existence of Miru Nanase. On December 5, Yokota was arrested on suspicion of fraud. The allegations state that between April 16 and May 6, he swindled a total of 1.25 million yen from a 35-year-old man living in Yamato-Takada City, Nara Prefecture. The money was paid with the expectation of receiving advice on attracting women and as investment funds for forex trading. Yokota has not disputed the transaction but claims that there was no deception involved. Setting aside the questionable logic of paying a stranger on social media substantial sums of money for dating advice — not once, but three whole times, it’s currently unclear whether the prosecution’s case will hinge entirely on Yokota’s use of the AI-generated images and persona to present the advice as coming from an attractive woman, or if the accusations are more related to possible non-delivery of actual dating advice. Either way, like our lonely man from Nara learned, we should approach internet interactions with a healthy dose of skepticism and remember that online actions can sometimes have real consequences. Source: Mainichi Shimbun via Hachimakiko Read more stories from SoraNews24. -- Japanese communications company to introduce AI love advice specialist -- AI Samurai: The artificially intelligent, armored samurai that will answer all your questions -- Tokyo government’s official AI-powered dating app, Tokyo Enmusubi, has officially launchedAfter a brief absence due to injury, Lionel Messi is set to make his much-anticipated return for Barcelona in the upcoming match against Leganés. The news of Messi's return has sparked excitement among fans and teammates alike, as they eagerly await the return of their influential captain and talisman.
In a separate but related event, Hundred Rivers Intelligent, a Chinese technology firm, has come under scrutiny for its controversial move to repurchase employee stock options at below-market prices. The company's decision has sparked outrage among its workforce and raised questions about its treatment of employees. The incident sheds light on the challenges faced by employees in China's tech industry, where issues such as compensation and corporate governance are increasingly coming under scrutiny.