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Why Fans Are Falling in Love with “យាយតា AI” — The Viral Khmer Grandma on TikTok

 In just 10 days, a lovable, loud-mouthed AI grandma captured the hearts of over 50,000 TikTok fans — and she's not slowing down. The account, known as @thetinypodcast, is taking Cambodia’s TikTok scene by storm, thanks to its star character: យាយតា AI — a sharp-tongued, old-school Khmer grandma (and sometimes grandpa) who dishes out advice, roasts everyone in the village, and never holds back her opinion. > “She reminds me of my real grandma — but even funnier,” one fan commented. With every video delivered in the Khmer language and set in beautifully rural Cambodian settings, fans say the content feels like home. Whether it’s grandma warning a neighbor about love drama or talking about a boy breaking up with his girlfriend, the situations are hilarious and deeply relatable. > “It’s not just comedy — it’s real Khmer village life, but with an AI twist,” says the creator. The channel mixes traditional storytelling with artificial intelligence, creating a nostalgic yet modern vo...

Cambodia’s Funniest AI Grandma Goes Viral on TikTok: Meet “យាយតា AI” from thetinypodcast

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  In just 10 days, a TikTok account using AI and rural Khmer humor exploded to over 50,000 followers — and it all started with a grandma gossiping about a breakup. The account, known as @thetinypodcast, has become a rising star in Cambodian digital comedy thanks to its signature character, យាយតា AI — a hilarious, outspoken AI-voiced grandma (and sometimes grandpa) who tells stories, gives advice, and roasts her neighbors in pure Khmer style. > “Everything is in the Khmer language, and every video feels like it’s from a real Cambodian village,” says the creator, who produces the entire show solo using AI voice tools and rural visuals. The creator mixes comedy, AI, and traditional storytelling to bring the characters to life, often setting scenes under palm trees, in wooden houses, or village markets. The videos use classic rural slang, daily life gossip, and real Cambodian attitudes — with the twist of being voiced by an AI-powered grandmother. One of the breakout moments? A dram...

AI Decodes 2,000-Year-Old Burned Scroll: Reveals Title and Author After Centuries

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In a groundbreaking fusion of artificial intelligence and archaeology, researchers have successfully decoded a 2,000-year-old burned scroll, unveiling its title and author after centuries of obscurity. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the application of AI to historical research, offering new insights into ancient civilizations. Decoding the Past with AI The scroll, discovered in Herculaneum, Italy, was carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. For years, scholars struggled to examine the charred remains without causing further damage. Traditional methods of unrolling and reading the scroll were deemed too risky, leaving the text unreadable for centuries. Advancements in AI, particularly in image processing and machine learning, have enabled researchers to virtually "unroll" the scroll. By analyzing high-resolution scans and applying algorithms trained to detect ink traces, AI has reconstructed the text with remarkable accuracy. This techniq...

Microsoft Says Goodbye to Skype After Nearly 22 Years of Service

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Microsoft Confirms the End of Skype In a major shift, Microsoft has officially announced it is phasing out Skype — the once-dominant

GTA VI Delayed to 2026: New Trailer Unveils Vice City Return and Dual Protagonists

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GTA VI Delayed to 2026: New Trailer Unveils Vice City Return and Dual Protagonists Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will now release

China Enforces 'Minors Mode' to Regulate Youth Online Activity

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China Enforces 'Minors Mode' to Regulate Youth Online Activity In a significant move to protect minors online, China has officially activated its

Google Starts Embedding Ads in AI Chatbots – A New Era of Advertising

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Google Embeds Ads into AI Chatbot Conversations: A Strategic Shift In a groundbreaking move, Google has begun placing advertisements directly into