Voice actors and industry associations are urging for stricter regulations on AI in dubbing to safeguard job security and artistic integrity, with a petition from Germany’s VDS gathering over 75,500 signatures for fair compensation and consent in AI training. The movement, which includes a viral TikTok campaign, highlights the potential threat of unprotected intellectual property on creativity in the industry.
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itch.io Restores NSFW Content itch.io founder Leaf Corcoran announced the restoration of thousands of NSFW pages previously deindexed, contingent on them being listed as free to avoid payment processor issues. While the re-indexing of free adult content is underway, paid NSFW content will be reintroduced gradually as discussions with payment processors continue. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreNintendo has sold 5.82 million Switch 2 consoles since its June 6 launch and aims for 15 million by March 2026, potentially surpassing the original Switch's first-year sales. Although demand exceeds supply, with over 6 million orders pending, the company reported strong software sales of 8.67 million units and doubled revenue to 572.3 billion yen ($3.8 billion) this quarter. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreNintendo's financial year began strongly, driven by the successful launch of its Switch 2 console, which sold 5.82 million units in its first month, surpassing the original Switch's sales. Despite facing supply challenges and a new 20% tariff on goods from Vietnam, Nintendo forecasts reaching 15 million Switch 2 sales by the end of its 2026 financial year, alongside a 132% revenue increase to ¥572.3 billion ($3.8 billion). Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIntuit is transforming business operations with an upgrade to QuickBooks, introducing AI agents for U.S. customers starting July 1. These agents, integrated into redesigned web and mobile interfaces, aim to significantly reduce the time spent on manual tasks by up to 12 hours. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreApple has shipped its three billionth iPhone, reaching this milestone just four years after hitting two billion, with CEO Tim Cook reporting a 10% revenue increase to $94 billion in Q3. The upcoming iPhone 17 Air, featuring a basic A19 chip and expected to cost around $900, is set to be announced in September as Apple also plans to expand its investments in artificial intelligence. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreAI tools have become integral to the workflows of software developers, with 80% utilizing them in 2025, as revealed by a StackOverflow survey of 49,000 developers. However, trust in AI accuracy has notably declined from 40% to 29%, indicating ongoing challenges in effectively integrating these technologies into development processes. Want More Context? 🔎
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