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Beyond the Uncanny Valley: Turkish Studio Doubles Down on AI Cinema with ‘A Woman Asleep’

Introduction In a bold move that challenges the very craft of filmmaking, Istanbul-based Spongeworthy is pushing deeper into uncharted cinematic territory. Fresh from the buzz of its AI-generated documentary ‘Post Truth,’ the pioneering studio is set to unveil its second synthetic feature, ‘A Woman Asleep,’ at the European Film Market in Berlin. This announcement signals…

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Nationwide Dragnet: Turkish Authorities Detain 125 in Sweeping Counter-Terrorism Operation

Introduction In a major pre-dawn security blitz, Turkish police have apprehended 125 individuals suspected of ties to the Islamic State (ISIL). The coordinated raids across 12 provinces signal a significant escalation in Ankara’s efforts to dismantle what officials describe as a resurgent terror network. This operation follows a troubling pattern of recent attacks, raising urgent…

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