The big picture: Researchers from the Universities of Birmingham and Warwick in the United Kingdom estimate that roughly 80 websites selling cheats for online video games generate between $12 million and $73 million annually. Although some cheats can bypass robust (and often unpopular) anti-cheating software, these tend to be more expensive.
A hot potato: Recent reports suggest that students' use of generative AI to cheat on school assignments is approaching endemic levels. While many worry that tools like ChatGPT erode young people's critical thinking skills, some students have also caught teachers using the same tools, often with unsatisfactory results.
"One hundred percent someone plays an account for him"
A hot potato: Tech billionaire Elon Musk's recent foray into the world of hardcore gaming has raised eyebrows within the Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) community. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who previously boasted about his high rankings in games like Diablo 4, streamed an hour and a half of gameplay on January 7, showcasing his level 95 hardcore character, a feat that typically requires immense skill and game knowledge. However, his playing was riddled with inconsistencies and basic errors.