Topic: online controversy
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Hideo Kojima Distances Himself From Controversial Cartoonist
Hideo Kojima and his studio formally distanced themselves from controversy after a social media photo with cartoonist Michele "Zerocalcare" Rech, clarifying it was a brief encounter and denying any relationship or awareness of Rech's political works. The controversy stemmed from Kojima posting an...
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LG TVs' AI Shortcut Is Just the Tip of the Smart TV Problem
A software update for LG smart TVs unexpectedly added a non-removable Microsoft Copilot shortcut icon, sparking user backlash over forced software bundling and a perceived loss of device control. LG clarified the update only added a browser shortcut to the web app, not a full installation, and st...
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Doja Cat's Fortnite Account Sparks Controversy After Deleted Post
Fortnite's official social media posted a suggestive message referencing adult toys under Doja Cat's profile picture, which she quickly disavowed as "cringe" and claimed she had advised against its release. The incident sparked debate on whether it was a marketing mistake or a deliberate strategy...
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