US firms pivot to AI as markets reward hype but punish missteps

US firms pivot to AI as markets reward hype but punish missteps

A growing number of companies are reinventing themselves around artificial intelligence and digital assets, triggering sharp stock moves as investors reward tech-focused transformations. From footwear makers to legacy beverage brands, firms are leaning into AI, crypto, and data infrastructure to tap into renewed market enthusiasm. The latest example is sneaker company Allbirds, whose shares surged…

AI mockery of Korean independence activists hard to punish under current laws

AI mockery of Korean independence activists hard to punish under current laws

An AI-generated video mocking independence activist Yu Gwan-sun is uploaded to TikTok, sparking controversy. [SCREEN CAPTURE]   Ahead of March 1 Independence Movement Day, generative AI videos mocking independence activist Yu Gwan-sun sparked public outrage, but punishing the creator under current laws is expected to be difficult.   Police had recently become aware of the…