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Why actors are fighting for AI protections

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:51 GMT

(The Hill) -- Actors on strike amid contract negotiations with production studios are fighting for protections from artificial intelligence (AI), but the concerns they’re highlighting raise risks beyond the scope of movies and television. Advancements in AI that can replicate performers’ voices, appearances and movements raise critical concerns about individuals' control over their own likenesses — and how lifelike replicas are used to generate profit or spread disinformation. Clark Gregg, a Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) union member known for his role as Phil Coulson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, told a House panel that he was recently sent inappropriate content appearing to show himself doing “acrobatic pornography.”With the caveat that his AI likeness had abs Gregg said he would “kill for,” he said the content was lifelike and “terrifying.” “That's disturbing to have out there with a daughter who is online, but it’s j...

Opening statements wrap up in murder trial involving APD officer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:51 GMT

Editor's note: The above video shows KXAN News Today's morning headlines for Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Opening statements began Monday in the trial of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, who was charged with murder in the death of Mike Ramos. Taylor shot and killed Ramos, 42, during a confrontation with police back in April 2020 at a south Austin apartment complex parking lot. Taylor is on administrative leave with APD.Opening statements Attorneys representing Taylor opted not to provide opening statements before a jury Monday. The jury did, however, hear from prosecutors who used maps, photos and screenshots of body-worn camera footage to walk jurors through the events leading up to Ramos' death. The state said Ramos was not a threat to anyone when he was shot. First witnesses The state started Monday morning with Tavon Jefferson on the stand. Jefferson said she lived at the apartment complex where Ramos was shot and killed. Jefferson told a jury she stepped outsi...

Burnet resident wins $1M off scratch ticket

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:51 GMT

BURNET, Texas (KXAN) — A Burnet resident is $1 million richer after claiming a prize-winning ticket through a Texas Lottery scratch ticket game, according to a Texas Lottery news release Monday. RELATED: Almost 2,000 Texans have won more than $1 million in state lottery history The anonymous resident won the top prize in the $1,000,000 Gold Rush game, purchasing the ticket at Bertram Grocery in Bertram. Texas Lottery officials noted this was the first of four $1 million prizes to be claimed through the game, adding there are more than $122.8 million worth of prizes available in full.Officials added the odds of winning any prize — including breaking even on one — are one in 3.98.

Student job fair coming to Saratoga Springs

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:51 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In early November, students from five North Country counties will have a chance to learn about career opportunities ready to welcome them. CTE Works! comes to the Saratoga Springs City Center on Wednesday, Nov. 8, courtesy of WSWHE BOCES. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Students from grades 8 to 12 will be invited to a day-long career fair featuring more than 30 employers. The fair is planned by the BOCES chapter as a way to get students ready to work and connected to interests and careers right out of school.“Combining real hands-on learning with established academic programming is essential to building 21st-century skills so essential and in high-demand throughout our region, Saratoga Economic Development Corporation President Greg Connors. "We are committed to this ongoing educational effort and proud to again support this year’s workshop and career opportunity.” Construction starts at las...

Police arrest South Glens Falls man for criminal mischief

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:51 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The South Glens Falls Police arrested Godfrey A. Waldron, 43, following an investigation into two local incidents. Waldron was charged with criminal mischief in the second and third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say Waldron allegedly entered a local business on Wednesday and destroyed a computer worth over $1,500. On Thursday, Waldron allegedly damaged the windshield of a vehicle owned by an employee of the same business.He was arraigned at the Town of Moreau Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail for having multiple prior felony convictions. Waldron is due back in court on October 25.

Comedian Desi Banks to perform in Albany

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Funny Bone will be hosting multiple performances by comedian and actor Desi Banks. The shows are scheduled for October 27 and 28. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Banks is best known for his stand up and for his prolific content creation, having over 15 million followers across several platforms. He also appeared in the 2019 comedy film "Little" and has toured alongside comics such as Mike Epps, Lavell Crawford and B. Simone.Banks will be performing a total of four shows. The Friday performances are set for 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., while the Saturday shows will be held at 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Comedian Seth Meyers coming to Albany The Albany Funny Bone is located in Crossgates Mall. You can purchase Desi Banks tickets online by visiting the venue's website.

Tyler Perry to build home for 93-year-old fighting for family land

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:51 GMT

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — Media mogul Tyler Perry agreed to build a new home for a 93-year-old South Carolina woman who refuses to sell her family's land to developers. Josephine Wright has faced a lengthy battle with the Bailey Point Investment Group, a Georgia-based firm that wants to construct a 147-unit neighborhood behind her home on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! She claims the company is trying to force her to sell her land by using harassment tactics and a “frivolous lawsuit." Wright said the 1.8-acre parcel of land she owns has been in her family since just after the Civil War. Because of its rich history, Wright doesn't want to give it up.She previously said that Bailey Point offered to buy her piece of land after the company got approval from the town to develop 29 acres behind her home. After she declined their offer, Wright said the developers started harassing her and...

Blink 182 performing at Enterprise Center next fall

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS -  Band Blink-182 announced their return to the road with their 'One More Time' Tour. The Enterprise Center is hosting one of the 30 North American shows on Saturday, August 10. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, March 17, at 10:00 a.m.The band has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, and is looking forward to their 10th studio album. 'One More Time' Tour ScheduleJun 20 – Orlando, FL – Amway CenterJun 21 – Miami, FL – Kaseya CenterJun 24 – San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank CenterJun 25 – Fort Worth, TX - Dickies ArenaJun 27 - Denver, CO — Ball ArenaJun 30 – San Diego, CA – Petco ParkJuly 02 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond ArenaJuly 03 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile ArenaJuly 06 - Los Angeles, CA — SoFi StadiumJuly 08 - Fresno, CA – Save Mart CenterJuly 09 – San Francisco, CA – Chase CenterJul 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta CenterJul 13 – Portland, OR – Moda CenterJul 14 – Quincy, WA – Gorge AmphitheatreJul 21 – Flushing, NY – Citi FieldJuly 23 – Boston, MA – Fenway ParkJuly 24 ...

St. Louis County lottery player hits $228,000 jackpot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:51 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. -- Someone in St. Louis County won $228,000 after buying a lottery ticket at a gas station while filling up their work vehicle. He played the Show Me Cash game, and hit the jackpot.The ticket was purchased at Circle K in the 7400 block of Olive Boulevard for the October 14th drawing. It matched all five winning numbers: 1, 18, 23, 34 and 36. It is ‘Hillbilly Mango’ season in Missouri The man plans to use the money to build a new house with their spouse. A few years ago, they bought some land, and now they can start building without worrying about debt.The Show Me Cash game has jackpots that start at $50,000 and grow until someone wins. Tonight's jackpot is $166,000. The chances of winning the top prize are around one in 575,757.https://www.molottery.com/show-me-cash

Opinion: Hostilities simmered in the West Bank this summer, but I cannot believe the people I met want war

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:51 GMT

From inside a dimly lit living room in the West Bank city of Hebron, I sit with my new friends Hazim and Rita, who have been married for 32 years. Rita scurries off to the kitchen and returns bearing Arabic coffee, a Palestinian custom. How she balances the tray with all those little coffee cups on it is beyond me, for I realize she’s missing an arm.Rita’s other arm was lost after a rocket struck her home back when she lived in Gaza City. Now she lives here, in Hebron. She tells me if she had never left Gaza, she’d be dead because in her words, “All they want is to kill us.”Weeks later I’m sitting at my gate in Ben Gurion International Airport. Beside me sits an older Israeli woman. I only caught her first name in passing — Etti. She notices my camera satchel and asks if I’m a photographer. She is a photographer too.Before long we’re comparing photographs we’ve taken. I show her a portrait I made of Hazim and Rita, several weeks before, and Etti quietly asks where it was...