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SAG-AFTRA Approves Historic Deal, Ending Longest Actors Strike in Hollywood
After 118 days of standstill, the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has reached a watershed moment. A unanimous vote from the union’s negotiating committee has ratified a tentative agreement that promises to end the longest actors strike in Hollywood’s history. The contract, set to go before the SAG-AFTRA national board,…
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AI Cupid: How Match and Bumble Are Redefining Romance
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating every facet of our lives, it has now set its sights on one of humanity’s oldest quests: the search for love. With the rise of AI chatbots capable of simulating human conversation, companies like Match and Bumble are navigating uncharted waters as they incorporate this technology…
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Hollywood Actors Present Counteroffer as Negotiations with Studios Intensify
In a bold move marked by resilience and solidarity, striking Hollywood actors represented by SAG-AFTRA have escalated their bid for fairer terms by submitting a comprehensive counteroffer to the major studios. The announcement via a social media post has set the stage for another round of crucial talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and…
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Hollywood Actors Stand Firm on AI Guidelines Amid Labor Talks Impasse
In a classic David versus Goliath scenario, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) stands against Hollywood studios in a labour agreement stalemate. At the core of the dispute are the “several essential items” about artificial intelligence guidelines, which the union feels have not been adequately addressed in the studios’ “last,…
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OpenAI Launches GPT-4 Turbo with Lower Costs and Enhanced Capabilities
OpenAI introduces GPT-4 Turbo, a more economical and efficient version of its language models, along with assurances of legal protection for copyright issues. In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4 Turbo, a significant upgrade to its language models aimed at enhancing developer experiences with improved functionality and reduced costs. This announcement, made at OpenAI’s…
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Robotic Evolution: How Humanoid Robots Are Shaping the Future of Labor
The era of humanoid robots has arrived, albeit with a touch of awkwardness. These robots, often inspired by the realms of science fiction, have been the dream of engineers for decades. Despite the surge in artificial intelligence and subsequent investments, the prototypes we have today are more adept at staged demonstrations than practical tasks. Yet,…
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The Beatles’ Final Harmony: ‘Now and Then’ Fuses Legends with AI
The Beatles, a band whose music transcended time, have astonished the world once more with the release of “Now and Then,” a song that marries the past with the cutting-edge present. This four-minute and eight-second track marks the first original Beatles recording of the 21st century, featuring the voices of all four members, including the…
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From Enigma to AI: Bletchley Park Bridges Past and Future with AI Safety Summit
The UK has chosen the historic site of Bletchley Park, the wartime home of codebreaking and computing, as the venue for its AI Safety Summit. This event brings together politicians, computer scientists, and tech executives to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. The Significance of Bletchley Park During World War II, Bletchley Park was the…
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The Paradox of AI’s Promise and Peril
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, having revolutionized industries with the launch of ChatGPT. This technology, which utilizes generative AI, can generate text and images in response to user prompts. ChatGPT has found applications across various sectors including education, finance, agriculture, and healthcare. However, despite…
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Manipulated Reality: The Disturbing Rise of Deepfakes in Ukrainian War Coverage
The advancement of technology has given rise to a new era of misinformation, where deepfake videos, especially about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, are distorting people’s perception of reality and sowing deep distrust in media. These manipulated videos are not only damaging the credibility of the media but also fueling conspiracy theories and paranoia. The…