Controversy over O.J. Simpson's Obituary

The New York Times faced backlash for framing O.J. Simpson's life as 'ruined' after being charged with double murder. The obituary was criticized on social media and later edited. The Los Angeles Times also made an error in their obituary by mentioning former President Trump instead of Simpson.

AI-Generated Clickbait Obituaries

Writer Deborah Vankin was shocked to find out that scammers had fabricated her obituary online to generate ad revenue. This incident sheds light on the growing trend of AI-generated clickbait obituaries spreading misinformation and alarm. Google has implemented new policies to combat obituary spam and low-quality content, but experts warn that the use of AI technology may worsen these deceptive practices.