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The good and bad of AI voice generation in sports, entertainment, elections
People can expect legendary performances at the 2024 Olympics — and not just from the athletes. Play-by-play announcer Al Michaels, who has helped voice nearly a dozen Super Bowls, is contributing a clone of his voice to assist with NBC’s coverage. NBC is the latest entity to introduce audience to AI voice technology, and many… -
#MenToo trending as Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial nears end
Closing arguments in the trial between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard are expected Friday. In the weeks since the trial started, #MenToo has gained momentum on social media. The #MenToo social movement started in India in 2018 in response to false sexual harassment allegations in the #MeToo movement. One Twitter user wrote, “The… -
Biden launches trade deal to counter China in Asia
President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations aimed at strengthening their economies. Biden, speaking at a news conference in Japan, said the pact is designed to raise the economic profile of the U.S. and create a counter to China within Asia. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is a broad plan for… -
Taiwan chip production remains priority as Biden tours Samsung plant
U.S. President Joe Biden’s first stop on his inaugural trip to Asia on Friday was a massive Samsung Electronics plant where semiconductor chips are produced. The trip underscores a message of economic security with an eye on China and Taiwan. “The critical component of how we’ll do that in my view is by working with… -
‘Great replacement’ conspiracy fuels racist attacks
Investigators have considered a racist ideology to be a motivating factor in the supermarket shooting that killed 10 people in Buffalo, New York. The “great replacement theory” claims there’s a plot to diminish the influence of white people. The mainstream view in the U.S. suggests Democrats are encouraging immigration so more like-minded potential voters replace… -
Finland PM Sanna Marin considers joining NATO as Russia wages war
Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin said the possibility of her country joining NATO was for the security of its citizens and has called for the international community to unite in stepping up sanctions against Russia. The announcement moves the Nordic nation, which shares an 800-mile border with Russia, one step closer to membership in the… -
FDA knew of baby formula contamination concerns months before recall
COVID-19-related supply chain challenges, workforce issues, hoarding parents, and an Abbott Laboratories safety recall have made it difficult for retailers to stock baby formula, and some retailers have even placed limits on formula orders. According to Bloomberg, a report from the Food and Drug Administration indicates federal inspectors discovered the potential for baby formula to… -
Congress to hold public hearing on UFOs
Congress will hold an open hearing on UFOs for the first time in decades next week. The session before a House committee will come five months after the National Defense Authorization Act required the military to establish a permanent UFO research office. “Congress hasn’t held a public hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena (UFO’s) in over… -
Palestine blames Israel for killing of Al Jazeera journalist in West Bank raid
A memorial procession was held in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah to mourn the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American journalist with Al Jazeera who covered the Mideast conflict for more than 25 years. She was killed Wednesday during an Israeli military raid in the West Bank town of Jenin. Her death… -
BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors denies misuse of funds
A co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has denied allegations she or other members of BLM leadership misused millions of dollars in donations. In a recent interview, Patrisse Cullors offered insights into the growing pains of an organization that quickly transformed from an idea to a global brand. “On paper, it looks… -
Arson investigations at two different anti-abortion offices underway
Investigators in Madison, Wisconsin and Keizer, Oregon are investigating two apparent instances of arson targeting anti-abortion offices. Both incidents happened Sunday. “Shortly after 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 8, a passerby heading to Madison’s airport noticed flames coming from the Wisconsin Family Action office,” Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said Monday. “Responding officers observed smoke… -
FBI warns of more ‘sextortion’ crimes targeting boys
FBI is warning parents and caregivers about an increase in a form of online blackmailing that’s targeting children across the nation. ‘Sextortion’ begins when an adult contacts a minor over any online platform used to meet and communicate, such as a game, app, or social media account. The FBI said last year more than 18,000… -
Trump supporters voice inflation frustrations
Stocks are slumping on Wall Street as markets assess the Federal Reserve’s move to fight inflation. The economy is a big concern for Americans and many say the country is heading in the wrong direction according to recent polling. The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by a half-percentage point Wednesday, as the U.S. struggles…
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