Classic Tech Blogs Revived with Fake AI Content and Bylines

Summary:

  1. Web advertising company Web Orange Limited re-created defunct tech blogs like The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) and iLounge using AI-generated content.
  2. The company published articles under the bylines of the sitesโ€™ former writers without their permission, rewording original content and generating new articles.
  3. After legal threats, the company changed bylines to likely fictitious names, but the sites continue to operate, leveraging the old domains for SEO benefits.

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