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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backlash
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a strong negative reaction to something.
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deliberate
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done consciously and intentionally.
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creative
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relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something.
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disclosed
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to make something known or reveal information.
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journalism
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the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information.
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experiment
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a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
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