Hollywood Fears AI’s Impact on Film & TV: Insights from a Cinema Scholar

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The bitter conflict between actors, writers and other creative professionals and the major movie and TV studios represents a flashpoint in the radical transformation roiling the entertainment industry. The ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild were sparked in part by artificial intelligence and its use in the movie industry. Both actors and…

Base: Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2, Heres What You Should Know

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The ever-evolving world of blockchain technology continues to be a hotbed of innovation, and one of the latest trends in this space is the implementation of Layer-2s, and Coinbase’s latest, Base. Promising improved transaction speeds, scalability, and security, Layer-2s are shifting the paradigm of how blockchain networks operate. Coinbase, North America’s largest centralized crypto exchange…

Understanding SIM Swap Attacks and How to Safeguard Yourself

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In a proactive move to safeguard consumers from emerging digital threats, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new regulations aimed at curbing the rise of “SIM swap” and “port-out scams.” These malicious activities have been on the rise, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile communication systems to gain unauthorized access to victims’ personal…

VeeFriends and Reebok Announce Limited Edition Collaboration

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Reebok and VeeFriends announced a collaborative release inspired by one of the 283 VeeFriends characters on August 3: the VeeFriends Aspiring Alpaca Classic Nylon. VeeFriends was created as a platform centered around characters, each envisioned, created, and illustrated by Gary Vaynerchuk. The primary aim of this venture was to promote kindness and positivity, with a…

Art Blocks and Bright Moments Announce ‘923 Empty Rooms’ Collaboration

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Art Blocks and Bright Moments are set to unveil their latest joint project, 923 Empty Rooms, by artist Casey Reas, marking their second collaboration in an ongoing partnership. This new artwork builds upon Reas’ previous creation, An Empty Room, commissioned by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). An Empty Room delved into the…