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Sandra · Oct, 17, 2024,

Iconic 1970s adult star 'brought back to life' with AI and now fans can video call her
Adult star Linda Lovelace rose to fame in the 1970s after appearing in several films that were deemed shocking – and now fans can chat to her thanks to the magic of artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence has seen a boom in recent years, with people coming up with a variety of clever ways to put it to use.

Thanks to AI, machines are able to mimic the human mind and it has been used by scores of companies as an alternative provider of customer service, instructional videos, and to carry out data analysis. Now, tech firm EVA AI, whose digital interaction platform enables users to connect with a range of human-like partners, has announced the launch of a ground-breaking new character – a "digital duplicate" of the iconic adult film star, Linda Lovelace.

Lovelace, born Linda Susan Boreman in 1949, made a name for herself in the 1970s starring in a series of X-rated films that saw her rise to the top of her industry. Despite passing away in 2002, her legacy lives on, with fans from different generations admiring her work to this day.

Fans are now able to chat to the legendary 'Deep Throat' actress via text messages and voice notes as well as share videos and photos, all thanks to EVA AI's innovation.

"Linda Lovelace is a household name, as she dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of women in the adult industry – a message that resonates deeply with us at EVA AI, " explained Kamilla S, Head of Brand EVA AI. "We wanted to offer users an opportunity to gather more insight into her life, work, and legacy through a respectful and informative platform."

ugga1968 · Oct, 17, 2024,

Scary stuff: https://news.sky.com/story/marius-gustavson-mastermind-behind-eunuch-maker-extreme-body-modification-ring-jailed-for-at-least-22-years-13128036

Sandra · Oct, 18, 2024,

Quote from: ugga1968 on Oct, 17, 2024, Scary stuff: https://news.sky.com/story/marius-gustavson-mastermind-behind-eunuch-maker-extreme-body-modification-ring-jailed-for-at-least-22-years-13128036

The Norwegian national made almost £300,000 from a website that amassed 22,841 users who would pay to watch unnecessary surgical procedures.

There ARE some very strange people out there

Sandra · Oct, 18, 2024,

Britain's wokest trigger warning?

Theatre alerts audience to 'innuendo' in its Aladdin PANTO that might offend people with a 'sensitive disposition'

A woke theatre that once pulled a song about vegans from their pantomime over bullying fears has has issued a new trigger warning for this year's Christmas show alerting audiences the show may be 'loud and cheeky'.

The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire says that some of the jokes in their Aladdin pantomime might offend people and audiences are being pre-warned that the panto might be loud too.

It is now offering a 'relaxed' panto for those likely to be offended.

Sandra · Oct, 21, 2024,

Don't say the M-word! Now woke civil service guide warns against using the phrase 'Millennial' because word is 'harmful' language

'Millennial', 'Generation X' and 'Baby Boomers' are commonly used to identify different generations born in the second half of the 20th century - but they can 'reinforce negative stereotypes'.

ugga1968 · Oct, 21, 2024,

Lickysucki69xo · Oct, 21, 2024,

echo chambers coming up with all this stuff.

Sandra · Oct, 24, 2024,

Bizarre AI device attaches to the bowl and analyses the shape, size and structure of your poop for signs of disease

It's something we all do, yet is often seen as a taboo subject.

Now, scientists are finally lifting the lid on our bowel movements, with the launch of a new camera for your toilet.

Researchers from Throne Science have developed a bizarre device that clips onto the side of the bowl, and uses AI to analyse your stools.

Thankfully, you won't be shown the photos themselves, and instead will receive a breakdown on the shape, size and structure of your waste.

'Monitoring bowel movements can provide valuable insights into digestive health and nutrient absorption, as well as serve as an early warning sign for various conditions like gastrointestinal bleeding,' Throne Science explains on its website.

'It's a cost-effective, non-invasive way to keep tabs on overall health.

'And for individuals with chronic gastrointestinal diseases, it's an essential part of ongoing management.'
The device, simply called 'Throne', clips on to the side of your toilet bowel, and offers a 'hands-off' experience
If you share your toilet with housemates or family, they can all track their stools too.

Throne Sciences believes that tracking your gut health should be 'as common as tracking steps'.

'There's valuable health information in our waste that almost all of us ignore,' it explains on its website.

'By making gut health and hydration monitoring an effortless part of daily routines, we're making these vital health indicators visible and actionable.'

Its device, simply called 'Throne', clips onto the side of your toilet bowel, and offers a 'hands-off' experience.

'Throne uses a downward facing camera that securely captures video during each bathroom visit, which is then analyzed by advanced AI models,' Throne Sciences said.

'These AI models are specifically trained to categorize and interpret the contents, providing valuable insights into your digestive and hydration status as part of your daily routine.'

An analysis of each stool will be fed to you via an accompanying smartphone app, where you can explore everything from your hydration to your regularity.

If you share your toilet with housemates or family, they can all track their stools too.
Privacy will likely be a key concern for many users of the AI camera - Throne Sciences claims it hold this in the 'highest regard'
An analysis of each stool will be fed to you via an accompanying smartphone app

'Sharing your home with family or roommates doesn't mean you have to share your personal Throne data,' Throne Sciences explained.

'Just set up individual profiles in our app, and thanks to Bluetooth, Throne knows exactly who's who.

'Each user's data is kept separately and securely, so you can easily keep tabs on your own health without any mix-ups.'

Privacy will likely be a key concern for many users of the AI camera - and Throne Sciences claims it hold this in the 'highest regard'.

'We only capture data that is relevant to improving health, and we design every product with strict safeguards to ensure the user's dignity and confidentiality,' it advised.

However, the device comes with a hefty price tag.

Throne will retail at an eye-watering $499 when it goes on sale at the end of the year!

ugga1968 · Oct, 24, 2024,

Quote from: Sandra on Oct, 24, 2024, Privacy will likely be a key concern for many users of the AI camera - and Throne Sciences claims it hold this in the 'highest regard'.

'We only capture data that is relevant to improving health, and we design every product with strict safeguards to ensure the user's dignity and confidentiality,' it advised.

Yeah... Right... Everything is confidential until it's not. Health data is gathered through gadgets like this and (the biggest sinner of all) smart watches. I can't understand that users of gadges and smart watches don't realize that data will never stay private.

Sandra · Oct, 30, 2024,

Draught beers in the UK are set to enjoy a 1.7% duty break - but cigarettes and vapes are due to rise.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced today that vape liquid would see a "flat rate duty" from October 2026. Meanwhile, the drop in draft booze will see "a penny off a pint in the pub". Ms Reeves's announcement came today as she addressed the House of Commons during her first Budget following Labour's sweep to power earlier this year.

Sandra · Oct, 31, 2024,

Fire Stick seller who made £14,000 by providing pirate boxes and sticks that give customers all TV channels for £120 a year avoids jail

Alec Dodson, 57, from Beswick, east Manchester, sold more than 200 sticks, boxes and packages giving people access to numerous subscription TV services for a cut price of just £120 per year.

Sandra · Oct, 31, 2024,

What shall we do with the... Grumpy Pirate? Charity changes 'Drunken sailor' rhyme to remove alcohol reference and turns 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' gender-neutral in woke re-imagining of childhood classics

Having originated from the sailing ships in the 1800s and revived as a popular rhyme in the 20th century, it has become a beloved national classic in many nursery classrooms.