Sony removes 135,000 'deepfakes' of its artists' music
The company says the proliferation of AI has enabled people to upload fake songs to streaming sites. Source link
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Academy ‘Extremely Upset’ After Teyana Taylor Says Oscars Security Shoved Her
The academy said an employee of an outside security firm hired for the Oscars had “incidental contact” with the actress, which it called “not acceptable.” Source link
Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists
However, the government’s position is now unclear, saying it “no longer has a preferred option” for what to do next. Source link
Dune releases new trailer as it gears up for box office battle with Avengers
The final part of the sci-fi trilogy is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Source link
People Are Making Money Betting on Pretaped ‘Survivor’ Episodes
On prediction markets, you can win money by forecasting the future: Who will be elected president in 2028? Which team will win the World Cup? You can also now make money by predicting the past: Who will win the 50th season of “Survivor,” which is currently airing but was filmed last year? Kalshi and Polymarket,…
A ‘Hail Mary’ for Earth, Built on Solid Science
Andy Weir’s “Project Hail Mary,” published in 2021, is a story about humanity’s last-ditch attempt to save Earth from “astrophage,” a fictional, star-eating algae that has infected our sun. The book chronicles the journey of scientist-turned-science-teacher Ryland Grace, who wakes up on a spaceship and ultimately befriends Rocky, an alien from a planet called Erid…
Late Night Wonders Which Former President Spoke With Trump
In guessing which ex-leader Trump might have discussed Iran with, Jimmy Fallon said “two things seem equally possible: Either Trump’s lying, or Joe Biden doesn’t remember talking to him.” Source link
Actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls. Source link
Why the B-52s are trading their Love Shack for Downton Abbey
The new wave pranksters plan a final visit to the UK, with detours to their favourite TV show sets. Source link
‘Ulster American’ Review: Matthew Broderick as a Star Blinded by Privilege
David Ireland’s satire follows a Hollywood actor whose cluelessness leads to a combustible confrontation. Source link