Radio Station Secretely Uses AI-Generated Host for 6 Months Without Anyone Noticing

Australian radio station CADA, which broadcasts in Sydney, has come under fire for reportedly using an AI-generated female host for six months without mentioning it. The new host, named Thy, hosted a show called Workdays with Thy. The young-sounding woman presented music for four hours a day, Monday through Friday, and things went smoothly until listeners began asking questions about the mysterious Thy. The fact that she had no last name and no biography anywhere was suspicious enough, but then some listeners noticed that certain phrases she used sounded identical every time she uttered them. Questions about her true identity began to spread online, and the radio station was eventually forced to reveal that Thy wasn’t a real person. “No mic, no studio, just code and vibes,” said Australian Radio Network project leader Fayed Tohme. He revealed that Thy was an experiment conducted by ElevenLabs that pushes the boundaries of what “live radio” means. There are currently no laws restricting Australian radio stations from using AI-generated content during their broadcasts, but the Australian Radio Network has been criticized for failing to disclose the use of AI and deceiving listeners into thinking that Thy was a real person. The network has since put out a statement admitting to testing AI, but also stating that it didn’t plan on replacing Thy with a human host anytime soon.

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Runaway Kangaroo Shuts Down Alabama Interstate

A runaway kangaroo named Sheila shut down a stretch of I-85 in Macon County, between Montgomery and Auburn, Ala., on Tuesday before state troopers and the animal’s owner wrangled the wayward marsupial. The kangaroo was spotted hopping along the side of the highway, with traffic at a stop after state troopers shut down both sides for the safety of motorists. “When somebody said there was a kangaroo, of course I didn’t believe it,” said Sheriff Andre Brunson. Sheila’s owner, Patrick Starr, ended up using a tranquilizer dart to subdue the animal. He went on to explain that Sheila had escaped from her enclosure, but a quick exam at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine revealed that she was no worse for the wear. Starr went on to explain that his beloved kangaroo is now back home and eating and drinking as normal. The family runs a pumpkin patch and petting zoo, but Sheila is just a personal pet. 

 

 

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Walmart Makes Yet Another Change to Self-Checkout Machines

Walmart is making a change to self-checkout machines and the new anti-skimming device has been dubbed a “chastity belt.” Following a surge in card skimming, the retailer has added a bright yellow belt on top of pin pads on the machines. Card skimming is when someone illegally installs a device on a card reader in order to obtain someone’s personal data. Skimming devices are usually found inserted in the card reader or can be attached to the key pad with a fake overlay. While there are ways you can tell if a machine has been compromised — a reader that’s loose, off-center or has parts that wiggle — the new anti-skimmer device protects the key pad and terminal from devices being installed. Employees and shoppers can determine if a machine has been tampered with if they notice the red tape on the machine is missing or damaged.

 

 

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Lasagna Roll-Ups: A Unique Spin On a Classic Italian Dish

Gooey, melty, meaty, creamy, cheesy — lasagna roll-ups are everything you love about the classic dish, and more. The ricotta mixture melts into the meat sauce to create a bolognese-like flavor. The browned bits of cheese on the edges are great with the crunchy edges of the noodles that you get from baking the individual rolls. Lean ground beef is a good option for this dish so you don’t have to drain out any fat or end up with an overly greasy final dish. If you’re not a beef person, you can easily swap it out for ground turkey. This recipe will help you to treat your family to a different way of their favorite pasta dinner.

Ingredients:

• • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
• • 1½ cups ricotta cheese
• • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• • 2 cups spinach, cooked and chopped
• • 1 egg, beaten
• • 2 cups marinara sauce
• • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• • Salt and black pepper to taste
• • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

• • Preheat the oven to 375°F. 
• • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• • In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• • Spread the ricotta mixture over each lasagna noodle.
• • Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the dish.
• • Pour marinara sauce over the rolls and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella. 
•  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
• • Garnish with chopped parsley.

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