Topic: industry backlash
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AI Actress Tilly Norwood: Hollywood Threat or Publicity Stunt?
The announcement of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actress seeking agency representation, has sparked intense debate and backlash, reflecting deep-seated industry anxieties about AI's role in entertainment. Industry experts clarify that AI like Tilly is not yet a threat to human actors' jobs, as ...
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Hollywood Rejects AI Actress Tilly Norwood
Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated actress created by Particle6, has sparked controversy in Hollywood by posing as a real person on social media and seeking representation, drawing criticism from industry professionals. Prominent actress Emily Blunt and the union SAG-AFTRA have condemned the use of s...
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Judge Halts Anthropic's $1.5B Book Piracy Settlement
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and authors, citing concerns that authors felt pressured to accept terms negotiated without sufficient transparency. The judge questioned the fairness of the deal and demanded clearer data on the number of books i...
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Apple Defies India's App Preinstall Order, Government Relents
The Indian government reversed a controversial mandate that would have forced smartphone makers to preinstall the state-backed Sanchar Saathi security app, following reports of Apple's refusal to comply. Officials framed the reversal as a response to the app's growing voluntary adoption, not ackn...
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Amazon's 'House of David' Creator Defends 350+ AI Shots in Season 2
The second season of *House of David* heavily utilized AI to create epic visuals at a fraction of the cost and time, with 350-400 AI-generated shots enhancing scenes like battles and landscapes. Showrunner Jon Erwin compares his filmmaking approach to a puppet show, where real elements are integr...
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Microsoft AI Chief Rejects 'Sex Robots' Amid Industry Boom
Microsoft has taken an ethical stance against developing sex robots or AI for romantic interactions, focusing instead on technology that serves humanity. Despite the growing sex-tech industry and significant financial incentives, Microsoft abstains from this market to align with its corporate mis...
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Google Shuts Down Privacy Sandbox Initiative
Google has officially ended its Privacy Sandbox initiative, discontinuing key APIs like Attribution Reporting, Topics, and Protected Audience, which were intended to replace third-party cookies with privacy-focused advertising technologies. The decision provides short-term stability for advertise...
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Senate Targets Clean Energy for AI in New Legislation
The US Senate passed a budget bill accelerating the phaseout of renewable energy tax credits by 2027, threatening clean energy projects and drawing criticism from environmental advocates. Experts warn the bill could hinder progress toward a greener grid, despite the removal of a controversial for...
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Google's Privacy Sandbox: What You Must Know Before It's Gone
Google has discontinued its Privacy Sandbox initiative, ending efforts to replace third-party cookies with privacy-focused advertising technologies and reversing its plan to phase out cookies in Chrome. The decision followed regulatory scrutiny and industry criticism, with concerns raised about a...
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