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The MeshCore development team is splitting due to a dispute over the use of AI-generated code and a trademark application. One team member, Andy Kirby, allegedly used Claude Code extensively for project components without informing others. Kirby then applied for the MeshCore trademark, leading to a breakdown in communication and a public split, with Kirby now controlling the original domain and Discord server. AI

An Indian medical student created a popular AI-generated influencer named Emily Hart, targeting the conservative political niche. The AI persona gained millions of followers by posting politically charged content and suggestive images, leading to significant income through merchandise sales and a subscription-based platform. While the Instagram account was removed for fraudulent activity, the creator claims he was not scamming users and plans to focus on his medical studies. AI

A medical student in India created an AI-generated influencer named Emily Hart, who espoused MAGA-aligned political views, to grift men online. The AI chatbot Gemini suggested the "MAGA/conservative niche" as a strategy to gain traction and monetize the influencer. This tactic proved successful, with the AI persona attracting millions of views on Instagram and generating income through subscriptions and merchandise. AI