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In Hollywood writers' battle against AI, humans win (for now)

In Hollywood writers' battle against AI, humans win (for now)

NEW YORK (AP) — After a 148-day strike, Hollywood screenwriters secured significant guardrails against the use of artificial intelligence in one of the first major labor battles over generative AI in the workplace.
Disney Plus starts password sharing crackdown ahead of November price increase

Disney Plus starts password sharing crackdown ahead of November price increase

TORONTO — Disney Plus is joining the crackdown on password sharing. The Walt Disney Company started emailing its subscribers this week to signal changes to its streaming platform's user agreement, which include "restrictions on account sharing.
Movie Review: Humans take a back seat in the stunning AI, sci-fi epic ‘The Creator’

Movie Review: Humans take a back seat in the stunning AI, sci-fi epic ‘The Creator’

The artificial intelligence in Gareth Edwards’ “ The Creator ,” a visually magnificent if by-the-books epic, is not the AI making headlines at the moment.
Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push

Quincy Jones is State Department's first Peace Through Music Award as part of new diplomacy push

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quincy Jones , who once embarked on an international diplomatic tour with jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, will receive the U.S. Department of State's inaugural Peace Through Music Award.
Erotic thrillers of ‘80s,’90s inspire twisty French film ‘The Origin of Evil’

Erotic thrillers of ‘80s,’90s inspire twisty French film ‘The Origin of Evil’

A mysterious woman, down on her luck and working a miserable job at a tinned fish factory, makes contact with the extremely wealthy father she’s never met — and his suspicious heirs — in the French thriller “The Origin of Evil.
Buffy Sainte-Marie documentary nominated for 2023 International Emmy Award

Buffy Sainte-Marie documentary nominated for 2023 International Emmy Award

NEW YORK — A career-spanning documentary about celebrated Canadian musician and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie has been nominated for an International Emmy Award.
At Jai Paul's kickoff show, an elusive pop phenomenon proves his stardom in a live arena

At Jai Paul's kickoff show, an elusive pop phenomenon proves his stardom in a live arena

LOS ANGELES (AP) — He emerged in front of piercing, sunset-colored LED screens that flashed like strobe lights, percussion pulsing from the stage to the audience floor. In the crowd, it was felt first in our chests, then throughout our bodies.
Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 tour dates until 2024 as he recovers from peptic ulcer disease

Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 tour dates until 2024 as he recovers from peptic ulcer disease

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's 2023 tour will be postponed until 2024, citing doctor's advice.
Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?

Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?

OTTAWA — The building used to feature endless cubicles, long hallways and fluorescent lighting.
CBC launches free ad-supported comedy channel CBC Comedy

CBC launches free ad-supported comedy channel CBC Comedy

TORONTO — CBC is wading deeper into the world of free ad-supported, streaming with a new comedy channel. The public broadcaster has launched CBC Comedy, offering non-stop access to its original sketch shows, comedy series and standup specials.
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