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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 03/16/2026 > the-ugly-side-of-beauty-filters

The ugly side of beauty filters

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (724+ words) WAN IFRA ASIA MEDIA AWARDS 2025 " Gold Winner, Best Climate Infographics PETALING JAYA: Beauty filters and curated livestream personas are increasingly influencing how people present themselves online, but psychologists warn that the real concern arises when digital identities begin to replace…...

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thestar.com.my > tech > tech-news > 11/25/2025 > fake-ai-videos-have-a-new-generation-loving-1980s-life

Fake AI videos have a new generation loving 1980s life

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (582+ words) Channels on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube look back in time through the AI-tinted lens, depicting pre-iPhone young people as being more present in the everyday, outdoors and eager to connect with others in real life. " Pixabay NEW YORK:"The 1980s are…...

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thestar.com.my > tech > tech-news > 11/18/2025 > 039parasocial039-crowned-cambridge-dictionary-word-of-2025

'Parasocial' crowned Cambridge Dictionary word of 2025

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (392+ words) As artificial intelligence becomes an ever-increasing part of society, slop, which gets an updated definition, refers to low-quality AI-generated content inundating the Internet. " Pixabay LONDON: Do you feel a deep bond with pop stars like Taylor Swift or Lily Allen…...

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thestar.com.my > lifestyle > entertainment > 08/04/2025 > why-is-everyone-talking-about-sydney-sweeneys-jeans

Why is everyone talking about Sydney Sweeney's jeans?

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (704+ words) Let's talk about Sydney Sweeney's great genes. Sorry, jeans. At least that's what American Eagle's latest ad campaign wants you to believe. Per the marketing team at American Eagle, the campaign " titled Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans " is simply a…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 07/23/2025 > interactive-fake-or-fact-only-three-in-10-malaysians-verify-info-online

INTERACTIVE: Fake or fact? Only three in 10 Malaysians verify info online

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1277+ words) Wednesday, 23 Jul 2025 The low rate of Malaysians verifying information online is a big contributing factor to the rise in online fraud and cyber threat incidents. " FAIHAN GHANI/The Star PETALING JAYA: Scams, hoaxes, and deepfakes are everywhere " but only three…...