Technologies

Creepy or Fun? Vodafone’s New Spokesperson Is AI, Not a Real Person

The company says it’s testing different types of advertising, including an AI character that has appeared in social-media ads.

British telecoms company Vodafone is testing out a new spokesperson who appears as a woman in a red hoodie who speaks German and touts the benefits of high-speed home internet services.

One important note about this influencer: She’s AI-generated.

The character appears in a TikTok video posted three times on Vodafone’s official account, which has received more than two million views collectively. According to The Verge, the video has also appeared as an advertisement on X. In response to comments on the videos, the company said the AI spokesperson was part of various advertising tests it’s conducting.

In one response from the company’s social media team, translated from German, Vodafone said: «We’re trying out different styles. AI is so much a part of everyday life now that we’re trying it out in advertising too.»

A spokesperson (AI or otherwise) for Vodafone did not immediately return an email about the AI advertising.

Just last month, transportation company ScotRail reversed a decision to use an AI-generated voice on its trains after complaints.

Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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