Recap | AI fiasco over fake Japan attractions, ChatGPT helps produce new K-dramas: 6 latest AI stories
From Fukuoka’s tourism mishap to Apple’s Siri upgrade, discover how artificial intelligence is impacting our lives in this AI round-up
1. Japanese region apologises for AI-generated fake visitor attractions and phantom delicacies on tourism website
Fukuoka prefecture has dropped support for its new tourism website after revelations that content generated by artificial intelligence included attractions that do not exist and delicacies that no one has heard of. The incident highlights the necessity of human oversight when dealing with AI-produced material.
2. AI-driven K-dramas revolutionise Korean entertainment, with ChatGPT-powered ‘Kiss Lighting – Ghost Cupid’ to premiere soon
Korean drama production is entering a new era with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney enabling creators to cut costs and simplify production. From scripting to visuals, artificial intelligence is revolutionising the industry, but challenges remain.
3. AI race sees Apple push to upgrade Siri, dubbed ‘LLM Siri’, to rival likes of ChatGPT with more conversational assistant
Apple is revamping Siri with advanced LLMs to create a more conversational AI assistant, aiming to compete with ChatGPT and other voice services. With a planned release as early as spring 2026, the new “LLM Siri” will be integrated into Apple Intelligence and offer a more sophisticated user experience.
