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It’s been over a year since SAG and the WGA ended their months-long strikes with agreements that sought to address the coming impact of artificial intelligence on film and TV production. But in that time, the technology has grown by leaps and bounds, with Open AI last week releasing it’s long-awaited Sora AI video generator which allows users to make a video from scratch using just a text prompt. Earlier today, Google launched its own video generation tool, Veo 2, which it says supports output in resolutions up to 4K. The tech giant plans to offer the video generation tool on YouTube Shorts and “other products” in 2025. In that context, CAA and YouTube today announced a partnership which the Google-owned video giant says includes “plans to develop tools that will give creators and artists more awareness and control over how AI is being used to depict them on YouTube.” If effective, those tools would be a considerable step forward for talent on the world’s largest streaming and video platform. As part of the partnership, YouTube said “several of the world’s most influential figures will have access to early-stage technology designed to identify and manage AI-generated content that features their likeness, including their face, on YouTube at scale.” Among the stated goals is to allow talent to “provide critical feedback to help us build our detection systems and refine the controls.” Those individuals will include award-winning actors and top talent from the NBA and NFL. While the CAA partnership is new, YouTube announced details on similar-sounding tools in September. That announcement included image management capabilities as well as synthetic-singing identification technology. “At YouTube, we believe that a responsible approach to AI starts with strong partnerships,” said YouTube CEO Neal Mohan in a statement. “We’re excited to collaborate with CAA, an organization that shares our commitment to empowering artists and creators. In the days ahead, we’ll work with CAA to ensure artists and creators experience the incredible potential of AI while also maintaining creative control over their likeness. This partnership marks a significant step toward building that future.” In what could be a big step toward protecting talent, the video giant promised that the tool “will provide easy access to submit requests for removal through our privacy complaint process.” It’s worth noting here CAA client Scarlett Johansson’s months-long dustup with Google competitor Open AI. In May, OpenAI released a query response voice called “Sky” that sounded a lot like Johansson . The voice is no longer available on OpenAI , but the Her star said in an open letter that OpenAI founder Sam Altman in September 2023 sought Johansson’s permission to use her voice, got rejected, but moved ahead anyway. Also in May, CAA inked a deal with artificial intelligence company Veritone to store clients’ digital assets. The “CAAVault” is said to be a synthetic media vault that will store all intellectual property related to all CAA talent’s name, image and likeness. This includes digital scans and voice recordings. CAA CEO and Co-Chairman Bryan Lourd said in his own statement, “Neal and I started speaking earlier this year about the importance of creating a responsible AI ecosystem that protects artists, while unlocking new possibilities for creative expression. At CAA, our AI conversations are centered around ethics and talent rights, and we applaud YouTube’s leadership for creating this talent-friendly solution, which fundamentally aligns with our goals. We are proud to partner with YouTube as it takes this significant step in empowering talent with greater control over their digital likeness and how and where it is used.” YouTube indicated that the CAA partnership “is the first step of a larger testing effort. Over the next few months, we’ll announce new testing cohorts of top YouTube creators, creative professionals, and other leading partners representing talent.”Bowser scores 16, Furman takes down South Carolina State 68-64
Seibert misses an extra point late as the Commanders lose their 3rd in a row, 34-26 to the Cowboys LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Washington’s Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Dallas’ Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown, and the Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Commanders’ skid to three games. Seibert was wide left on the point-after attempt following a bad snap. On the ensuing onside kick attempt, Juanyeh Thomas returned it 43 yards for a touchdown as the Cowboys ended their losing streak at five in improbable fashion. Earlier in the fourth quarter, KaVonte Turpin returned a kickoff 99 yards for a TD. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.DALLAS — 70 Native American athletes from across the United States will compete in the 2025 Native American All-Star Football Game on Jan. 7, 2025, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Organized by the Native American Athletic Foundation (NAAF) in collaboration with the National Football League (NFL) and Nike, the event will spotlight top talent while fostering growth on and off the field for an immersive experience. From Jan. 3-7, 2025, participants will receive elite coaching, preparation for college athletics, leadership training, life skills and positive coping tools, all designed to inspire and prepare them for future success. “We are excited and honored to work with the NFL to make an impact in the lives of Native athletes,” said Michael Stopp, Executive Director, NAAF. “Our organization was established to use sports to develop the next generation of leaders in Indian Country. This partnership and this year’s game take an important step forward in meeting our mission.” The NAAF is a nonprofit, which is devoted to creating athletic and educational opportunities for Native youth. NFL Vice President of Football Development, Roman Oben, said the Native American All-Star game will celebrate diversity while fostering the development of the next generation of leaders. “Through this partnership, we aim to create a lasting impact by giving Native athletes the same opportunities to succeed both on and off the field,” Oben said. “This also reflects the NFL’s commitment to building character, promoting inclusivity and strengthening communities across the country.” Nike will be providing the uniforms for the all-star game and camp. They are trying to help grow football among Native American and Indigenous youth. This initiative ties into Nike’s N7 Collection, where they are “celebrating Indigenous culture and its interconnectedness with nature while helping preserve and showcase Native traditions for generations to come.” The term N7 is inspired by the “Seventh Generation Principle,” a philosophy from the Haudenosaunee. It asserts that decisions made today should lead to a sustainable world seven generations into the future. “As a champion for athletes and sport, Nike is committed to building inclusive communities, breaking down barriers to access for athletes around the world, and expanding sport for the next generation,” said Scott Henson, Nike brand director. ©2024 The Dallas Morning News. Visit dallasnews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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An engineering vehicle fetches ice cubes to be used in the construction of the 26th Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province on Nov 26, 2024. – Xinhua photo HARBIN (Dec 6): Trucks laden with massive ice blocks are making their way through freshly fallen snow, heading for the Ice-Snow World site in Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. These massive blocks, preserved from last winter, will be transformed into spectacular sculptures for the 26th edition of Harbin Ice-Snow World, set to open in mid-December. The event marks the return of one of China’s most iconic winter theme parks, expected to draw millions of visitors and make a significant impact on the region’s winter tourism industry. In order to ensure the beauty of the ice-construction landscape, the ice blocks will go through a strict inspection on thickness, length and cleanliness before being used, said Yang Liu with Harbin Ice and Snow World Park Co Ltd. More than 10,000 ice construction workers and nearly 1,000 pieces of mechanical operation equipment will enter the park for the construction process. This year’s park will feature a large-scale upgrade and is expected to break the Guinness World Record again, reaffirming its position as the largest ice-and-snow theme park in the world. According to sources with Harbin Ice-Snow World, the park will expand from 810,000 square meters to a massive 1 million square meters. The amount of ice and snow used will also increase to 300,000 cubic meters, further enhancing its scale and grandeur. The number of popular ice slides will increase from 16 to 24, offering even more excitement for visitors, said Sun Zemin, deputy director of the sales and marketing department of Harbin Ice-Snow World Park Co Ltd. He added that the ice sculptures and snow constructions this year will feature elements from the upcoming 2025 Asian Winter Games, adding a unique touch to the experience. Harbin, known as the “Ice City,” has garnered attention on social media due to its rich ice-and-snow resources, as well as its vibrant winter tourism scene. Last year, Harbin Ice-Snow World attracted over 2.7 million visitors with its stunning ice sculptures and winter-themed attractions. The city has long been investing in winter resources and hosting events such as winter sports games and ice lantern fairs, aiming to transform these resources into a thriving economy. It serves as a vital economic hub in northeast China and as a barometer of the nation’s snow-and-ice industry. In addition to Harbin, the “Snow Town” in the city of Mudanjiang, located about 280 kilometers from Harbin, has also become a must-see destination for winter tourism. Known for its long winter season and unique mushroom-shaped snow formations, Snow Town attracted over 500,000 visitors last winter. This year, the town has expanded its offerings, adding a forest pathway and riverside commercial street, and will host snow marathons and outdoor disco-dancing competitions, providing even more activities for winter lovers. Boasting more than 50 ski trails of varying difficulty levels, the Yabuli Ski Resort is one of China’s premier ski resorts. In preparation for the upcoming Asian Winter Games, the resort has undergone significant upgrades to its ski slopes, dining facilities and infrastructure. Yang Xiaodong, head of the culture and tourism department at the Yabuli administrative committee, said that the resort is collaborating with other tourist destinations to create several “golden” ice-and-snow tourism routes. This winter, the resort will also introduce large snow-based entertainment activities, such as alpine snow circles, snow carnivals and night skiing, to attract even more tourists. According to Qi Bin, deputy director of the Heilongjiang provincial department of culture and tourism, the peak winter tourism season this year will coincide with the 9th Asian Winter Games, which is expected to further drive interest in winter sports and ice-and-snow tourism. Heilongjiang is committed to supporting the ice-and-snow economy and generating growth opportunities for the local economy, Qi added. The surge in winter tourism in Harbin is part of a broader trend across China’s booming ice-and-snow industry. Experts attribute the rising popularity of winter sports to the success of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, which significantly boosted interest in winter sports and tourism. China has unveiled an ambitious plan to grow its ice-and-snow economy, targeting winter sports, tourism and equipment manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth, with a projected value of 1.5 trillion yuan (about US$208.7 billion) by 2030. – XinhuaBluesky’s rapid growth in the past few weeks has put a ton of eyeballs on the social platform, but as its CEO Jay Graber told us at the most recent StrictlyVC event, their goal is not just to recreate Twitter. Throughout her conversation with TechCrunch reporter Maxwell Zeff, Graber highlighted her belief that “people need to be able to control the social networks they communicate on,” regardless of whether that continues to be Bluesky or another federated social platform. Check out the recording of their conversation, and head here to see the rest of our speakers from the San Francisco event, including Bluesky CEO Jay Graber and GV CEO David Krane.
CUPERTINO — An iconic performing arts theater where Apple co-founder Steve Job unveiled the first Macintosh computer in 1984 is being reduced to rubble, five years after the college district that owns the space . Workers began the demolition of De Anza College’s Flint Center in early October, breaking apart the beige concrete walls that one housed a plethora of community events and exposing dozens of deteriorated railings and theater seats. Majority of the demolition is expected to be completed by March 2025, according to Paula Norsell, a spokesperson for the Foothill-De Anza College District. In 2019, the board of trustees voted to close the center, saying the district would need to pour in $50 million in renovations, seismic and accessibility upgrades to keep the space open. The district is planning to build a new multi-million Creative Arts Building in its place and also make room for an adjacent Student Services building. The projects will be funded by Measure G, which was approved by district voters in 2020 to provide $898 million to upgrade and repair facilities, classrooms and labs, and to acquire and construct facilities and equipment for De Anza and Foothill College. “We are incredibly grateful to the community for approving Measure G and are excited to put the bond dollars to work,” Norsell said. “Improving the college’s aging infrastructure and creating new state-of-the-art facilities that will meet the needs of the next generation of students and reduce our carbon footprint.” In the meantime, De Anza college has temporarily closed down several student walking and drop-off areas around the center until January 2025. and was a hotspot for local plays, symphony performances, religious services and college graduations. The center’s popular Celebrity Forum series brought foreign dignitaries into the Silicon Valley, along with famous athletes like 49ers quarterback Joe Montana, and movies stars including Star Trek actor George Takei. It was also where Jobs and other Apple executives unveiled the company’s latest phones, computers and other pioneering technologies. In 2015, the center was even the filming site of for a biopic about Jobs. But managing the five-story concrete building was no easy feat for the Foothill-De Anza District. A 2015 study by the district found the Flint was booked only 17 to 24 percent of the year, and hosted just six or seven annual events that drew crowds of more than 2,000 people.( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Key Note Speakers at the 2024 Belize Summit on Caribbean Economic Development BELMOPAN, GA, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Multifaceted professional and economist, Mr. Quin Christian, delivered a compelling keynote address at the Belize Summit on Caribbean Economic Development. The event convened regional leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore strategies for fostering collaboration among Caribbean nations to enhance global competitiveness with a specific emphasis on regional dominance. Among the extensive comments, Mr. Christian focused on highlighting the need for smaller islands in the region to adopt a united approach, Mr. Christian advocated for the establishment of a regional network of affiliates rather than individual partnerships. This collective model, he argued, would enable Caribbean nations to pool resources, streamline operations, and amplify their influence on the global stage. “Smaller islands operating independently face significant challenges in competing with larger economies,” stated Mr. Christian. Right from the start Mr. Christian's address drew upon his extensive macroeconomic experience, including over 25 years at the intersection of finance and technology. He has played pivotal roles in corporate leadership, regulatory compliance, and has led groundbreaking legal filings such the 2024 amicus brief in the case of Epic Games vs. Google, filed with the United States Courts of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit, where his insights have helped shape industry standards. As the CEO of the tech startup Fyouture and operator of a reputable consulting firm, Mr. Christian exemplifies innovation and commitment to social impact. In his address, Mr. Christian outlined five strategic pillars essential to the success of a unified Caribbean economic network: 1 leadership: Establishing a sound ecosystem for regional dominance in the field of Technology, not limited to innovative tax revenue advantages to attract global and Investment Integration: Establishing a Caribbean Free Trade Zone to create a cohesive market and attract global Infrastructure Development: Enhancing regional transportation, energy, and digital connectivity to reduce costs and improve Cooperation: Promoting multi-destination travel packages and standardizing protocols to elevate the region's Capital Development: Investing in education, workforce mobility, and research initiatives to foster innovation and Climate Resilience and Sustainability: Developing shared disaster response mechanisms and implementing sustainable practices to safeguard regional resources. Near the ending Mr. Christian emphasized that“The Caribbean's strength lies in its unity and that through collaboration and shared vision, we can transform challenges into opportunities and position our region as a formidable economic powerhouse.” After widespread acclaim, the summit concluded with commitments from participating nations to pursue regional integration initiatives and prioritize collective progress. Mr. Christian's thought-provoking address was met with positive feedback, resonating as a rallying call for Caribbean leaders to seize the opportunities afforded by collaboration. Stacy Widrom Dominica Times email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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CBS has promoted two executives to top roles and the news and stations division. Alex Greco was upped to vice president of talent recruitment, development and strategy for CBS Stations and CBS Media Ventures. Angela Hunter has been promoted to vice president of talent recruitment, development and strategy for CBS News and CBS Media Ventures. They will report to Laurie Orlando, senior vice president of talent strategy and development at CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. “Alex and Angela’s elevation to these roles is a testament to the respect and trust they have earned over the past few years, and their dedication to promoting the growth of our journalists across shows and platforms, Orlando wrote in a memo to staffers. Greco served as director at CBS Stations since November 2021 and has more than 10 years of experience at the network in editorial, booking and talent development. Hunter has served as director since July 2022, and has “a long history of identifying outstanding talent early in their careers,” Orlando wrote. Alison Pepper, who had been CBS News’s senior vice president of talent strategy, announced her departure from that role in October.Police hunt for gunman who killed top insurance CEO
British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canada's premiers and the federal government have hatched a game plan over possible U.S. tariffs, where Conservative premiers lobby their Republican counterparts and left-leaning leaders court the Democrats, while the federal government focuses on president-elect Donald Trump. Eby says the premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talked about using their political diversity and connections to approach politicians and business leaders in the United States, as talks over Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico ramp up. He says it has been discussed that Conservative premiers Danielle Smith in Alberta, Doug Ford in Ontario and Nova Scotia's Tim Houston are well-placed to lobby their contacts with Republican governors and business leaders. In a year-end interview, Eby says as a New Democrat leader he will likely have more in common speaking with Democrat governors and business leaders from the West Coast states. He says Canada's diversity of representation, ranging from the right and left sides of the political spectrum, can bring leverage and advantages in tariff talks. Eby also says — if it is deemed helpful — he is prepared to appear on American's right-leaning Fox News TV network as did premiers Ford and Smith.
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