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Mackenyu’s AI-generated interview with Esquire Singapore sparks backlash

CNA • 2026-04-10T04:13:24Z • 1:01:00 • intermediate • Entertainment

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In a bold move, Esquire Singapore has stirred controversy by publishing an AI-generated interview with actor Mackenyu. Discover the details behind this innovative yet contentious decision!

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Q2. What type of topics did the AI-generated interview touch upon?

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Q3. How did Esquire Singapore disclose the use of AI in the article?

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Q4. What was Mackenyu's role in the article?

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Q5. What did Esquire claim about their decision to use AI for the interview?

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backlash

/ˈbækˌlæʃ/

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a strong negative reaction to something.

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The company's decision to cut jobs led to a significant backlash from employees.

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deliberate

/dɪˈlɪbərɪt/

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done consciously and intentionally.

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The artist made a deliberate choice to use bright colors in her painting.

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creative

/kriˈeɪtɪv/

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relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something.

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She approached the project with a creative mindset, thinking outside the box.

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disclosed

/dɪsˈkloʊzd/

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to make something known or reveal information.

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The company disclosed its financial results during the annual meeting.

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journalism

/ˈdʒɜrnəlɪzəm/

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the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information.

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Investigative journalism plays a crucial role in holding powerful entities accountable.

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experiment

/ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/

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a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

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The researchers conducted an experiment to test the effects of the new drug.

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