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Dr Annmarie Hanlon

@annmariehanlon.bsky.social
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Ethics, technology, AI, marketing, responsible business in healthcare. Assoc Professor in digital and AI marketing at UCL GBSH. Author of Digital Marketing, Digital Business. Views my own.

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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
AI transparency hits substack as they use Pangram to detect AI use on newsletters and other posts as reported by @techcrunch.com techcrunch.com/2026/07/22/s...
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Substack's new tool tells you who's been writing their newsletters with AI | TechCrunch
Substack is giving readers a way to estimate how much of a newsletter was written by AI, signaling a broader shift toward transparency around AI-assisted content.
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 02/09/2026
Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright battle ft.trib.al/QbNdJ7q
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Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright battle
US urges court to reject newspaper’s claim that it is illegal to train AI models on copyrighted content
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Hitch-hiking across France as a student, we got a lift with a lorry driver who only played Dolly Parton. It was our introduction to country music. After 4 hours of non-stop Dolly, we understood her powerful storytelling. A life well-lived, with a passion for education and healthcare.
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 24/08/2026
New EU rules have come into force that are designed to encourage consumers to repair rather than replace products.
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New EU-wide product repair rules come into force
New EU rules have come into force aiming to tackle the 35 million tonnes of waste the premature disposal of consumer goods generates across the bloc.
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Use of #AI in UK businesses with 10+ employees has increased from c 12% to c 35% since 2023, with larger firms more likely to have adopted AI 👉 www.ons.gov.uk/businessindu...
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Artificial intelligence in UK businesses - Office for National Statistics
This analysis uses the Business Insights and Conditions Survey to show how UK businesses are applying artificial intelligence, the factors shaping its uptake, how it is being integrated into business ...
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Necessity is the mother of all invention and what an amazing achievement! This is a fantastic example of using AI to make a positive difference.
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Bluesky @bsky.app · 17/08/2026
We apologize for yesterday’s service problems. Bluesky experienced a DDoS attack—a flood of junk traffic meant to knock servers offline—over a period of 24 hours. We have upgraded our defenses in response, and we continue to monitor the situation. Follow @status.bsky.app for any updates.
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Marketing News @marketingnews.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
ICYMI: Similarweb opens AI ad data as 26% of ChatGPT replies carry sponsored ads #AIAdvertising #ChatGPT #DigitalMarketing #PPC #AdData
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Similarweb opens AI ad data as 26% of ChatGPT replies carry sponsored ads
Nearly 30% of ad-eligible Google AI Mode queries now show ads, yet advertisers cannot segment them in Google Ads reporting. Can a vendor panel close that gap?
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Techmeme @techmeme.com · 16/08/2026
Dario Amodei shares his view on AI regulation, says open-weights aren't a "sufficient" solution, defends testing, highlights a "crisis of trust" in AI, and more (Dario Amodei/@darioamodei) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Buying books to use for training AI, does not mean the content has been paid for to develop LLMs and still misses gaining the author's copyright
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ESRC Digital Good Network @digitalgoodnet.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Our directory helps you find expertise across disciplines and institutions, each with a focus on our central question: what makes a good digital society and how do we get there? Use the directory to find an expert or a potential project collaborator from our network. digitalgood.net/directory/
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Digital Good Network directory - ESRC Digital Good Network
The Digital Good Network Directory lists funding recipients/funded team members who have opted in and includes details of their network-related work. To be added or […]
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UCL News @uclnews.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Heavy caring responsibilities reduce brain function for people aged 50 & over, whereas light caring duties can actually be beneficial to middle-aged and older people’s mental abilities, new research led by Dr @baowenxue.bsky.social from @ucliehc.bsky.social finds www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Older people risk mental decline if they do long hours of caring, UK study shows
Researchers find 50+ hours a week can be detrimental to health but lighter responsibilities have positive effect
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Sam Altman defending the use of energy by #AI as humans use more! techcrunch.com/2026/02/21/s... may be worth exploring 'Making AI Less 'Thirsty' dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/...
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Sam Altman would like to remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too | TechCrunch
"It also takes a lot of energy to train a human."
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
AI for #healthcare expands as @anthropic.com rolls out Claude for healthcare www.anthropic.com/news/healthc...
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Anthropic announces Claude for Healthcare following OpenAI's ChatGPT Health reveal | TechCrunch
Anthropic's Claude for Healthcare is unveiled about a week after OpenAI announced its ChatGPT Health product.
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
As @bsky.app reaches over 40 million users, the network continues to scale, one reason we're finding more useful content 🦋
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Rene Corbeil @utrgv-edtech.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
"AI can support eLearning, but only humans provide the creativity, judgment, and accountability needed for quality learning. Effective Instructional Design depends on humans guiding and refining AI, not the other way around." #edtech #ILoveEdTech #ImFutureReady #elearning #AIEdu
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Keeping Humanity In AI-Enhanced Learning Design
Learn about AI-enhanced learning design and how it balances efficiency with creativity for a better educational experience.
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UCL Public Policy @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We’re proud to sponsor the 2026 UPEN Conference, 29–30 June in London! “In Evidence We Trust” — a must-attend for anyone connecting research and policy. Save the date and stay tuned for tickets in Feb: bit.ly/3KeT0j6
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Amazing to see the future of #healthcare training @bupauk.bsky.social looking at realistic models that students can explore
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Marketing News @marketingnews.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
AI agents will change how brands sell to customers in 2026 #AI #MarketingTrends #BrandStrategy #RetailMedia #CreatorROI
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AI agents will change how brands sell to customers in 2026
Kantar identifies AI agents, retail media hitting 1.8x better results, creator ROI demands among ten marketing trends reshaping brand strategy in 2026.
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Privacy policy #news as California is giving residents a new tool to make it easier to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information, the aptly named DROP; Delete Request and Opt-out Platform privacy.ca.gov/drop/
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Delete request and opt-out platform (DROP)
Protect your personal information. Data brokers collect, share, and sell your personal information. You can stop that from happening.
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UCL Public Policy @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Book your place: AI, the Future of Work, and the Role of University Education 📅 27 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 6–9pm Join us to explore AI’s impact on jobs and education, the skills students need, and how universities can foster adaptability and social mobility. 👉 bit.ly/3LOKIPg
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AI, the Future of Work, and the Role of a University Education
How should higher education evolve to prepare students not just for employment, but for meaningful lives in an AI-enabled world?
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
In case you missed it, the Anthropic Copyright Settlement Website is available here 👉https://www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/ for you to search to see if your texts were taken to train AI. It includes 864 marketing texts, mainly US publishers, authors include @sethgodin.bsky.social
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The landmark $1.5 billion settlement between AI company #Anthropic and #authors has received preliminary approval and www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com will include a list of all works eligible for compensation
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Homepage | ANT
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Libraries are like sweets shops for me! Discover how I got started on my author journey, writing #textbooks 👉📚https://www.sagepub.com/explore-our-content/blogs/posts/sage-perspectives/2025/09/23/libraries-are-like-sweets-shops-for-me-how-i-got-started-on-my-author-journey @sagepub.com
Abbey Library of Saint Gall, thanks to Roy Egloff https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CH.SG.St-Gallen_2023-11-15_Abbey-Library-of-Saint-Gall_3728_4x3-R_11K.jpg
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Fascinating insights at the 2025 #Digital #Health and Medical #Analytics conference @uclgbsh.bsky.social from patient journeys to virtual hospitals
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Advertising and making #health claims? They must be genuine with evidence that an endorsement is real. If not the #Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) calls out irresponsible advertising 👉https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/tonic-nutrition-ltd-a24-1269415-tonic-nutrition-ltd.html
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Tonic Nutrition Ltd
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
As the content on my #Duolingo seems to be following my activities, #Duolingo CEO pushes back on AI misunderstanding (perhaps he had a hallucination?) posted on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/posts/duolin... over roles 🧵1/2
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👇🏽 Below is an all-hands email from our CEO, Luis von Ahn – we are going to be AI-first. | Duolingo | 1,144 comments
👇🏽 Below is an all-hands email from our CEO, Luis von Ahn – we are going to be AI-first. Just like how betting on mobile in 2012 made all the difference, we’re making a similar call now. This time t...
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Great ideas on building better futures and so good to have so many positive suggestions.
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Since they were established, programmers and engineers have joined and left AI firms. Today, founder of xAI, Igor Babuschkin leaves xAI to launch a business focusing on 'AI safety research and backing startups in AI and agentic systems that advance humanity and unlock the mysteries of our universe'.
Igor Babuschkin's resignation post from xAI
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Good luck to all students and their families on A level results day in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is one step in life's journey, not the final destination.
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a frog holding a four leaf clover with the words good luck written below it
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
The atrium in the UCL East building with Gaia, an artwork that shows our ‘place on this planet, and our collective need to protect it’ #GBSH
Gaia at UCL East
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
#Instagram adds more features; repost reels and share location via mapping, which is opt in and only available in the US at the moment about.fb.com/news/2025/08...
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New Instagram Features to Help You Connect
We’re launching features that make it easier to connect with your friends on Instagram.
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Personal news! I’ve joined @uclgbsh.bsky.social as Assoc Professor in #Digital and #AI #marketing, based in the amazing new building in Stratford
Gaia an artwork in the atrium of the UCL East Marshgate building
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
The Arts Council ‪@artscouncilengland.bsky.social‬ have created a #Responsible AI Practical Toolkit with 7 guides including creating #policy and managing AI 👉🧵
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Great presentation from Dr Carolyn Hunter from York University on screenwriters’ earnings in the video streaming age 👉 www.york.ac.uk/media/policy...
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Informative evening at the All Party Writers Group at the House of Commons. Long queues to gain access due to the State visit as President Macron was in the building 20 minutes earlier 🖋️📚🇫🇷
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Insightful session from the Applied Data & Insight Team (Cabinet Office and Government Communications Office) on Unlocking #AI's Potential in Large Organisations with @moiranics.bsky.social which took a practice-based approach, supported by online resources 👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...
Unlocking AI's Potential in Large Organisations
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Delighted to meet Dr Cristina from the @openuniversity.bsky.social at a thought-provoking #education conference @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
#AI content not yet delivering as Anthropic's Claude blog is shutdown. techcrunch.com/2025/06/09/a...
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Anthropic's AI-generated blog dies an early death | TechCrunch
Anthropic was experimenting with an AI-generated blog. TechCrunch profiled it. Then, Anthropic shut it down.
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
UK Government Communications Services shares its 'People Factor: A #human-centred approach to scaling #AI tools' along with a toolkit for 'Mitigating Hidden AI Risks' www.gov.uk/government/p...
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A human-centred approach to scaling and de-risking AI tools
These resources provide human-centred frameworks and tools to effectively scale and de-risk AI tools, considering the ‘people’ factor of technology acceptance.
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
If you use #google workspace, its #AI app #Gemini will now automatically summarise your long emails workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2025/05/gemi...
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New Gemini summary cards now available in the Gmail app on Android and iOS devices
What’s changing Last year, we announced the general availability of Gemini in the side panel of Gmail , allowing users to summarize email th...
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
“The pace and scope of change related to the artificial intelligence technology evolution is indeed unprecedented, as supported by the data” according to Mary Meeker www.bondcap.com/reports/tai
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BOND | BOND
BOND is a global technology investment firm that supports visionary founders throughout their entire life cycle of innovation & growth.
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Are you #teaching and navigating digital marketing in the age of #AI? @sagepub.com share a blog based on an earlier webinar I delivered Read more here 👉 www.sagepub.com/explore-our-...
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Teaching Digital Marketing in the AI era
See what you missed in our recent webinar about the impact of AI on digital marketing.
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Social media continues to add #AI into search functionality as Telegram partners with xAI to adopt #Grok for all users, following Meta techcrunch.com/2025/05/28/x...
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xAI to pay Telegram $300M to integrate Grok into the chat app | TechCrunch
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Wednesday said Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, is investing $300 million worth of cash and equity in the chat app.
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
As the craze for Action Dolls continues, tread with caution when accepting gifts from #AI and read more here www.linkedin.com/pulse/beware...
Decorative image of a cheese meme - Created using ChatGPT and here is the code https://chatgpt.com/share/67fd05a4-65ec-8008-bb5c-cf1f2ed86e37
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
#Quote of the week ‘You can’t turn a fish soup back into an aquarium’ Lech Walesa
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a blue fish with a black eye and mouth open
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
I've just found an amazing use of #AI where an endangered species, the northern white rhino, is recreated - and then... www.daisyginsberg.com/work/the-sub... 'The Lost Rhino' was at The Natural History Museum, London in 2022 @nhm-london.bsky.social
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ALEXANDRA DAISY GINSBERG
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Amazing weekend at the #Oxford Literary Festival with so many amazing #authors sharing the DNA of their books
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Dr. Olga Rauhut Kompaniets @olgark.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
How great news that our special issue is published! In October 2023 we organised the 7th Annual International Place Branding Association Conference in Helsingborg, and now lots of memories comeback from this event, while reading the table of contents❤️ #IPBA2023 link.springer.com/journal/4125...
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Dr Annmarie Hanlon @annmariehanlon.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Read about The Scale of AI’s Pirated-Books Problem Meta pirated millions of books to train its AI by @alexreisner.bsky.social via @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
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There’s No Longer Any Doubt That Hollywood Writing Is Powering AI
Dialogue from these movies and TV shows has been used by companies such as Apple and Anthropic to train AI systems.
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