How bizarre fish ‘experiment’ videos from China hijacked the internet’s worst impulses

Of the hundreds of “LabGerm” videos posted and reposted to social media in recent weeks, most start out the same way: A pair of gloved hands appears against a white backdrop as an AI-generated voice narrates and upbeat music plays in the background. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more

Pentagon releases second batch of UFO files, with more videos and documents

Washington — The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, or UAPs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump directing their publication. The files in the latest release can be viewed on the military’s website for housing the new material. The files include … Read more

With viral ‘Lego’ videos, Iran stakes claim as a propaganda power player

As part of an overwhelming flow of polished propaganda, Lego-style videos are pouring out of Iran. They’re saturating social media feeds throughout the United States and worldwide with anti-war, pro-Iran messages that cast President Donald Trump as a war criminal who has dragged America into a conflict that it can’t win, on Israel’s behalf. The … Read more

AI-generated pro-Spencer Pratt mayoral campaign videos point to a new political reality

LOS ANGELES — Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt isn’t a superhero. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But a slew of recent viral AI-generated videos portray him as Los Angeles’ lone savior — helping thrust his mayoral campaign against Mayor Karen Bass and City Council … Read more