~I've got no idea what I'm doing~

Despite the damage control from Michael, they’re still using AI. The banner and pfp for the official YouTube channel have recently been updated to obviously AI generated images (you can tell by how off Simon and Theo’s models are). I keep seeing people saying that we’re in the clear but we’re not. Don’t let them get away with this bullshit.

So, as you may be aware, there was a recent announcement about the future of the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise.

In this article, it's announced that there will be a new, digital only reboot of AATC including short form social media content and a full theatrical film. The film, backed by Sony, is slated to come out in late 2028. Which will be right around the 70th anniversary.

All of this SHOULD be good news to us, but unfortunately we can't have nice things. Bagdasarian Productions made a deal with Big Shot Pictures, giving them a 25% stake in the franchise. Big Shot Pictures will be in charge of the short form social media content. This company exclusively uses generative AI to make its content...

So basically, it's gotten even worse than the Golden situation and this franchise is essentially going to become an AI slop factory. This is DEVASTATING news and I couldn't be more disappointed in Bagdasarian Productions. It's clear now that they learned literally nothing.

As for ChipmunkMania, I'm not going anywhere. You'll have to kill me and drag my dead body through the door. I'm just NOT going to be engaging in the AI generated content. If it's made with AI, it WILL NOT be posted on any of the ChipmunkMania platforms. I wont even acknowledge it. I will, however, continue archiving and preserving the already existing media.

If there's another case like Golden, where a genuine cover made by actual people is released, I will archive that music. I just will separate it from the AI content like I did with Golden.

There isn't much info to go off of as of right now. No content has been made yet, and it's not entirely sure when things will start rolling out. But I'll be keeping an eye on it and continuing to share news when I get it.

In the meantime, I encourage anyone who can to send BP letters expressing their concerns about this situation. They clearly didn't read our comments last time, and we have to make our voices heard.

Their address is

I get wanting new Chipmunk media. I do. I'd be thrilled if they weren't tarnishing the brand with AI. But this? This is a disgrace.

A handful of people in the Batman 66 Discord server collabed to redraw original comics with the 66 cast for the 60th Bativersary! Holy community, Batman!

CREDITS

@ch-a-y - Batman, Joker

@stretch-time - Robin

@raindrop-righteous - Batgirl

@britishsquidward - Riddler, Catwoman

@wheatlev - Penguin

@aurinkokaniini - Alfred

@thatofabeaver - Bonus Catwoman

SPECIAL THANKS

ch-ay, raindrop-righteous, britishsquidward, wheatlev for filling in for those who didn't think they could finish their parts in time.

FINAL NOTES

I know it’s been a while but I thought my Tumblr followers might like to know!

Holly Rivers, who plays Drusilla Paddock in The Worst Witch 1998, has started a podcast about the series. This week’s episode is set to come out soon, featuring Georgina Sherrington (Mildred Hubble).

Kate Duchêne (Miss Hardbroom), Katy Allen (Ethel Hallow), and Charlotte Knowles (Sybil Hallow) are just a few of the confirmed future guests.

You can find more on @cacklesafterdark on instagram, and @cackles.after.dar on TikTok. The actual podcast will be free but you can also subscribe to the substack for exclusive content ✨

And ....yeah if the Sharpteeth dino's could do that it would be awesome XD

the return of pixie hollow online in 2026 ♡

the return of pixie hollow online in 2026 ♡

1. The court holds Google responsible for statements made by its AI, considering them Google's statements (search engines have limited liability for results in their engine as they're the words of other sites/companies/people), meaning when their AI lies/hallucinates they're liable for the defamation/harm resulting from those statements.

2. Google's defense that customers are generally aware of the lack of reliability and are responsible for fact checking was dismissed. As the court pointed out, that would "significantly diminish" AI Search's stated purpose and it can't be distinguished from Google's business practices/statements as a search tool.

3. Studies have found about 91% of Google's everyday AI responses are accurate, leaving millions of searches per HOUR with potential liability for falsehoods. 56% of correct responses weren't supported by the sources the AI listed. Both of which mean Google is now liable for a LOT more AI "errors."

4. Google was held liable for 80% of court costs in this case and this precedent is expected to reverberate around the world. This is a massive shift from the 3rd-party search provider role Google has previously played and it comes right as they've tied ALL searches to their AI search.