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Tech Industry Disputes Over AI and Naming Controversies

Updated 2026-10-22 16:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Wildwood's director expressed strong opposition to the use of AI in filmmaking. Trump alleged that Sundar Pichai dissuaded him from renaming the Atlantic Ocean.

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The Verge
After renaming Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico on Google Maps following Trump's executive orders, Google CEO Sundar Pichai might be drawing the line at the Atlantic Ocean. As reported earlier by the Washington Post, Trump said at a Wednesday night rally that he would "probably pass" on renaming
2026-10-22 16:00 UTC
The Verge
Wildwood is the most ambitious film yet from Laika, the stop-motion studio best known for the likes of Coraline and ParaNorman. It's a sprawling fantasy adventure that took five years to complete. The process involved more 230 puppets - including 36 of the main character Prue alone - which were brou
2026-10-22 16:16 UTC
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