There’s a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI

At the dawn of this century, Al Pacino starred in “S1m0ne,” a satire about a down-on-his-luck director who creates a computer-generated “star” that conquers Hollywood. Fast forward nearly 25 years, and it appears that real life has caught up with the movies, with the introduction of an AI-generated actress named Tilly Norwood. Tilly Norwood is…

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Elon Musk’s X social media platform fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules

European Union regulators on Friday said it is fining Elon Musk’s social media platform X $140 million (120 million euros) for violating regulations aimed at protecting internet users in the trading bloc from digital abuses.  The European Commission said that X breached “transparency obligations” under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The fine represents the EU’s…

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Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds

Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study.  The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during early adolescence is associated with increased risks of mental health issues and obesity. As far as psychological impacts, it pinpointed higher incidences of depression and insufficient…

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