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Actor Jon Lovitz suggests Hollywood 'afraid' to condemn pro-Palestinian protests
Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz on Wednesday suggested Hollywood actors may be "afraid" to condemn the pro-Palestinian protests roiling college campuses across the U.S. Lovitz, who is Jewish and has spoken out against the recent demonstrations, told ...The Hill - Politics -
Can we really trust AI to channel the public’s voice for ministers? | Seth Lazar
Large-language models such as ChatGPT are still liable to distort the meaning of what they are summarising. Seth Lazar is a professor of philosophy at the Australian National University and a distinguished research fellow at the Oxford Institute ...The Guardian - World -
Anne Heche's 'insolvent' estate cannot settle debts, actor's son claims in legal docs
Homer Laffoon, Anne Heche's son and the executor of her estate, said in legal documents that his mother's estate is 'not in a condition to be closed.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Terry Carter, actor known for original 'Battlestar Galactica' series and 'McCloud,' dies at 95
Actor Terry Carter, who starred in television's original 'Battlestar Galactica' series and 'McCloud' and appeared in the movie 'Foxy Brown,' has died. He was 95.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'
A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik PancholyABC News - Top stories -
Gay actor’s speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his ‘lifestyle’
A gay actor’s speech that was canceled over his “lifestyle” is back on at a Pennsylvania school after residents spoke out.NBC News - Top stories -
Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'
A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik PancholyABC News - Entertainment -
Actor Ashley Judd, reporter Jodi Kantor discuss Harvey Weinstein's conviction being overturned
Ashley Judd, the first to come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against Harvey Weinstein, and New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, whose reporting on Weinstein helped to launch the “Me Too” movement, discuss his 2020 ...CBS News - Top stories -
Starbucks and Union Restart Contract Talks After Bitter Standoff
The company and Workers United, which represents more than 10,000 of the chain’s employees, broke off negotiation nearly a year ago.The New York Times - Business -
Nvidia-backed startup Synthesia unveils AI avatars that can convey human emotions
AI startup Synthesia on Thursday announced the launch of its "Expressive Avatars," AI-generated digital avatars that can convey human emotions.CNBC - Business -
TikTok Broke the Tech Law Logjam. Can That Success Be Repeated?
For years, federal lawmakers have tried to pass legislation to rein in the tech giants. The TikTok law was their first success.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
Can China’s tech giants succeed where Apple failed?
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TikTok Broke the Tech Law Logjam. Can That Success Be Repeated?
For years, federal lawmakers have tried to pass legislation to rein in the tech giants. The TikTok law was their first success.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
Can a new batch of tech earnings rescue the market? Here are the factors at play
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
Why chipmakers are the stars of the week, plus Cramer's read-through on 3 reports
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
The best deals at Best Buy ahead of Memorial Day can save you hundreds on tech, home goods and more
There are tons of savings waiting for you at Best Buy right now, from discounted iPads to Samsung TVs and more.CBS News - Top stories -
Meta unveils less ‘sanctimonious’ AI model as tech rivalry heats up
Facebook parent claims Llama 3 takes a fresh step towards human-level intelligenceFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Other Tech Leaders to Serve on AI Safety Board
The panel will advise the Department of Homeland Security on deploying artificial intelligence safely within America’s critical infrastructure.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Investors Cheer AI Spending Boom in Big Tech---Just Not at Meta
Meta had its worst trading day in 18 months after warning of years of AI investment. Shares of Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet rallied.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Andrew Tate’s human trafficking trial can proceed, Romanian court rules
‘Misogynist influencer’ was indicted in June along with his brother and two Romanian female suspects. Andrew Tate’s trial on human trafficking charges can proceed, a Romanian court has ruled, 10 months after he was first indicted.. The ...The Guardian - World -
Tupac's estate threatens to sue Drake over diss track using what appears to be late rapper's AI-generated voice
Tupac Shakur’s estate is threatening to sue Drake over his recent Kendrick Lamar diss track, calling what appears to be the use of an artificial intelligence-generated version of the late rapper’s voice a “blatant abuse” of his legacy.NBC News - Top stories -
Drake pulls 'Taylor Made Freestyle' after Tupac estate threatens action for apparent use of AI voice
Drake's diss track "Taylor Made Freestyle" has been removed from his X and Instagram accounts, days after Tupac Shakur's estate threatened to sue him for appearing to use an artificial intelligence-generated version of the late rapper’s voice.NBC News - Top stories -
It’s not only AI that hallucinates
Human memory is also fallible but people and machines can learn to complement each otherFinancial Times - Business -
Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says Poland wants to return to group of countries setting the European Union's direction
Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski says Poland wants to return to group of countries setting the European Union's directionABC News - World -
Ohio woman, 74, arrested in armed robbery of credit union was a victim of a scam, her family says
A 74-year-old woman charged in the armed robbery of an Ohio credit union last week is a victim of an online scam who may have been trying to solve her financial problems, according to her relatives.NBC News - Top stories -
Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says
The Detroit Lions have invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasonsABC News - Sports -
Former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao says the tech sector’s DEI push is alive and well
Despite some signs of wavering commitment to corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao is bullish on DEI in the tech space.MarketWatch - Business -
I can win world title in my 50s, says O'Sullivan
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.BBC News - Top stories -
Microsoft quarterly profit rises 20% as tech giant pushes to get customers using AI products
Microsoft has reported that its profit rose 20% for the January-March quarter as it tries to position itself as a leader in applying artificial intelligence technology to make workplaces more productiveABC News - Tech - Microsoft -
Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas
The CEOs of leading U_S_ technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions.”ABC News - Tech -
Google Thinks It Can Cash In on Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has
While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong quarterly earnings, only one tech giant showed that its generative AI bet is starting to pay off.Wired - Tech - Google -
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
A court in Romania’s capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit womenABC News - World -
Romanian court orders trial can start for influencer Andrew Tate on charges of human trafficking and rape
Romanian court orders trial can start for influencer Andrew Tate on charges of human trafficking and rapeABC News - World -
Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
A court in Romania’s capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit womenABC News - Top stories -
Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start
A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.CBS News - World -
Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start
A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.CBS News - Top stories -
Half of U.S. households can only afford a $400 car payment. Their options — new or used — are scarce.
The large number of buyers seeking a low-cost, entry-level vehicle are underserved in today’s market.MarketWatch - Business -
Ukraine is getting a new type of laser-guided bomb that can pummel 'soft' Russian targets, analyst says
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Daisy Ridley Says "Nothing Can Prepare You" For How Star Wars Changes Your Life
Nearly nine years ago, Daisy Ridley made her first appearance as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens before reprising her role in the two sequels that followed. More recently, Ridley signed on to return as Rey in another sequel that will begin a ...GameSpot - Tech -
Pep Guardiola says Phil Foden’s ‘third kid’ can help him reach full potential
Manchester City playmaker and partner expecting third childGuardiola: ‘It’s a question of time. He can improve a lot’Pep Guardiola has said the the third child Phil Foden and his partner are expecting may help the Manchester City playmaker reach ...The Guardian - World