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Nicola Coughlan said she was “terrified” when she came across an AI voice that resembled her own on TikTok. AI-generated voices featuring voices similar to those of public figures are common on social media. As AI companies are striving to do, moving into an industry where AI has become a major labor issue in Hollywood. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our settings page or by…

Meta has reorganized some key departments, reducing roles at Instagram, Reality Labs and WhatsApp. A Meta spokesperson said some teams are also being moved to other locations. Meta has laid off thousands of employees as part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s efficiency drive. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our settings page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Meta announced Wednesday that it…

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — “Selling the Coliseum is not a silver bullet for the decades-old financial problems we have here in the city of Oakland. It’s been a problem for decades. What it will help do is alleviate it. It’s landing,” Oakland Mayor Shen Tao said in response to a question on ABC7’s Midday Live.The city is currently operating under a contingency budget that was activated on October 1st due to the resale of the Oakland Coliseum.Oakland City Councilor Janani Ramachandran spoke to ABC7 News on Tuesday after a special financial meeting was canceled.“This is the third time that myself,…

China’s Ministry of Housing said on Thursday it would expand its “white list” of real estate projects and accelerate bank lending for these unfinished developments to 4 trillion yuan ($561.8 billion) by the end of the year.China’s Minister of Housing and Urban and Rural Development Nie Hong made the announcement at a press conference together with officials from the central bank, the Ministry of Finance, and the State Financial Supervisory Administration.Loans totaling 2.23 trillion yuan have already been approved for whitelisted developers. This amount will nearly double to 4 trillion yuan by the end of 2024, according to a senior…

Sean Payton returns to New Orleans for the Broncos to take on the Saints (+2.5, 37) on Thursday Night Football, but he could face a defense ripe for the pick. The Saints allowed 277 runs against Tampa last week, the third-most allowed since 1990. Therefore, Broncos running backs Javonte Williams and Jahlil McLaughlin could be of interest in the Saints vs. Broncos NFL prop pick. Don’t forget about Box Nyx. He had 61 rushing yards a week ago, so his rushing and passing totals could be attractive to anyone going into an NFL prop.Meanwhile, Peyton meets a familiar face in…

The St. Louis American Foundation’s 37th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala was held on Saturday, Oct. 12th, 2024 at America’s Center, Downtown St. Louis. Photos by Wiley Price, Lois Ingrum, and Maurice Meredith.Scenes from the St. Louis American Foundation’s 37th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, Oct. 12th, 2024 at America’s Center, Downtown St. Louis. Photo by Lois Ingrum for The St. Louis AmericanScenes from the St. Louis American Foundation’s 37th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, Oct. 12th, 2024 at America’s Center,…

Thousands of people protested against overtourism in Spain earlier this year, calling on tourists to “go home”. Spain’s tourism industry remains strong, with record numbers of international tourists arriving. Travel industry experts said large-scale protests alone are unlikely to deter travelers. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. Download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our settings page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. This year, protesters in Spain held…

The demand for energy to support the growing need for artificial intelligence content is rapidly increasing, and several technology giants are considering investing in nuclear power to meet this demand. Microsoft, a leader in AI, is also leading the transition to nuclear power. The Redmond, Washington-based company announced it will restart the reactor at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. “I think the Three Mile Island deal is a great step to restart Three Mile Island, but we need to do more,” said Josh Smith, director of energy policy at the Abundance Institute. “It would reform nuclear regulations and…

Good morning. If you were looking for an inkblot test for your view of big tech’s investment in artificial intelligence, you could hardly do better than the news that Google is ordering the construction of at least six small nuclear reactors to power the growth of the technology.Here, in one view, is an enlightened business leveraging its size to invest in infrastructure that could change the world for the better. Here, in another, is a poorly regulated corporation ignoring democratic objections in the brutal race for control of an innovation with great potential to do harm – and leaving the…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Earlier this month, October 5 was World Teachers’ Day and also the day Apple announced new (and more importantly, free) classroom resources.The new resources are just one part of the Apple Education Community, which enables educators to access resources and ideas as well as connect with colleagues.what’s newApple’s Everyone Can Create is a series of project guides that teachers can tailor to their subjects, assignments, or lessons.The latest in the series is Creative Activities, which Apple describes as “a collection of quick, interactive, and fun lesson ideas that allow educators to inject imagination and originality…