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As advancements in artificial intelligence proliferate, talent agencies are bulking up their defenses to protect Hollywood stars against misleading, manipulated images or videos that can put their clients at risk. The rise of generative AI and “deepfakes” — or videos and pictures that use a person’s image in a false way — have led to the wide proliferation of unauthorized clips that can damage celebrities’ brands and businesses. These clips purport to show famous people saying and doing things they never said or did. For example: fake nudes of a famous person, or videos crafted to make it look like a Hollywood star is endorsing a product they haven’t actually used. And the problem is expected to grow. Now there are technological tools that use AI to combat that threat, and the entertainment industry has come knocking. Talent agency WME has inked a partnership with Loti, a Seattle-based firm that specializes in software used to flag unauthorized content posted of clients’ likenesses on the internet. The company, which has 25 employees, then quickly sends requests to online platforms to have those infringing photos and videos

At the end of the rain and snow season, California is officially wet. The crucial April snow survey conducted Tuesday morning showed above-average Sierra snowpack. That means there will likely be enough melt over the rest of spring and summer to keep reservoirs from being depleted. It’s not unexpected, but it’s a relief, because the season’s first survey showed a snowpack of only 25% of normal. A series of storms helped the state to catch up. The snowpack is now 64 inches, or slightly more than 5 feet, which is 113% of average at the measurement spot in El Dorado County. Surveys in other locations show about 105% of average snowpack statewide. “Average is awesome,” California Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth said Tuesday at the survey site. Things could still go bad. A strong heatwave could melt the snowpack too quickly and lead to flooding. It might even cause portions to evaporate, as happened during the worst of the recent drought years. That’s part of the menace of climate change: Even when we get enough precipitation, it might not come at the right

El campeón del peso supermedio, Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, enfrentará a su compatriota Jaime Munguía este próximo 4 de mayo, en la que defenderá sus cinturones en el T-Mobile Arena de Las Vegas, Nevada. Será la primera ocasión en la que Álvarez enfrenta a un mexicano desde que venció a Julio César Chávez Jr. en 2017. Canelo, en una entrevista reciente con LA Times en Español, expresó su molestia con una publicación en las redes sociales hecha por Óscar de la Hoya, su expromotor y ahora promotor de su rival. Y es que De la Hoya había sido muy respetuoso en la conferencia de prensa realizada hace unos días en Beverly Hills para promover el duelo del 4 de mayo. Pero en un giro dramático de opinión y actitud, De la Hoya dijo al día siguiente que la conferencia de prensa había estado aburrida, “como las peleas del Canelo”, algo que no sentó nada bien con el peleador mexicano. “Imagínate, y si no tiene el valor para decirlo ahí mismo en la conferencia de prensa. Y ahora imagínate que su peleador, Jaime Munguía, está en esa

Former MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman has been named chief executive of Miramax. Glickman most recently was chief executive of independent film and TV production company Panoramic Media, which he founded in 2020. There, he produced the film “Creed 3” for Amazon MGM Studios and executive produced the popular Netflix series “Wednesday.” He served as MGM’s Motion Picture Group chief for more than eight years, and revived the Rocky franchise with “Creed” and “Creed 2,” in addition to overseeing multiple James Bond films. Miramax will acquire “certain film, television and other projects” of Panoramic Media, according to a statement from the studio, though it did not specific which ones. Under Glickman, Miramax is expected to capitalize on its intellectual property, as well as produce original content. Founded in 1979 by movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob Weinstein, Miramax dominated the ‘90s and ’00s market for indie films with such critically acclaimed hits as “Pulp Fiction” and “Shakespeare in Love.” Qatar-based broadcaster beIN Media Group acquired the studio in 2016, and Paramount Global (then known as ViacomCBS) purchased a 49% stake in

Costco memberships now come with a new perk. The warehouse retailer is now offering its U.S. members access to prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss drugs through its partnership with Sesame, a direct-to-consumer healthcare marketplace. The new program launched on Tuesday. Costco CFO comments on yearly membership price hike: ‘We haven’t needed to do it’ Costco members can now subscribe to Sesame’s weight loss program for as low as $179 per subscription period. Non-members also have access to the subscription but must pay $195 per subscription period. “We are witnessing important innovations in medically supervised weight loss,” David Goldhill, Sesame’s co-founder and CEO, said in a statement. “Sesame’s unique model allows us not only to make high-quality specialty care like weight loss much more accessible and affordable but also to empower clinicians to create care plans that are specific to — and appropriate for — each individual patient.” Because of customers’ interest in weight loss, Costco and Sesame developed the renewable three-month program, Goldhill said in an interview with USA Today. Costco using new scanners to stop membership sharing Under the subscription, Costco members can: Receive

The Alhambra Police Department is in pursuit of an allegedly stolen vehicle Tuesday morning. Sky5 is overhead. The vehicle, a white pickup truck, is attempting to elude officers on surface streets, taking turns on residential streets at high speeds and, at times, nearly losing control. At one point, the pickup drove over a curb and median to get past an SUV that was blocking its way, then later drove on a sidewalk to avoid a fire truck. The Police Department is only the latest agency to chase this truck, as the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department previously chased it and was in contact with the the California Highway Patrol about them possibly picking up the pursuit. Check back for updates to this developing story.

The FBI is looking for a man caught on security footage near the site of an attack on an electrical substation in Torrance last year, and a reward of up to $25,000 is available for helping track him down. The Aug. 20, 2023, attack involved shooting a transformer at the Southern California Edison substation at 21760 Madrona Ave. and turning off circuit breakers, the FBI said in a news release. The FBI provided this image of the suspect in a Aug. 20, 2023, attack on a Torrance electrical substation. “No one was injured during the incident, but property was significantly damaged,” the FBI said. Tampering with electrical equipment can result in felony charges, officials added. The man spotted nearby was wearing a tan overcoat with a hood, black pants and boots. If you have information about the suspect or any possible coconspirators, you are asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov. Information can be provided anonymously.

Justice Department to meet with families of Boeing crash victims – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News has confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice will meet later this month with the families of Boeing crash victims. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Joshua Rodriguez Edited By Angelica Leicht April 2, 2024 / 2:55 PM EDT / CBS News Your home equity could be your key to owning a second home.  Getty Images Are you thinking about  purchasing a second home? Maybe you live in a cold climate and want a home in a warmer area during the winter months. Or, maybe you have adult children who moved away and you’d like to be near them during the holidays.  A traditional mortgage is one option for purchasing a second home, but your primary home could also help . For example, you may be able to tap into your home’s equity with a home equity loan  to get the money for a down payment or cover the full cost of purchasing of a second home. Home equity loans are often a smart option to consider because you can  borrow large amounts at a competitive rate . And, since the average homeowner  currently has about $193,000 in tappable equity

Some House Republicans trying to rename D.C. airport after Trump – CBS News Watch CBS News A group of House Republicans launched a longshot effort to rename Washington Dulles International Airport to honor Donald Trump. The bill would designate the airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. The effort is highly unlikely to pass, with Republicans holding such a slim majority in the House and Democrats controlling the Senate. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

U.S. By WCCO Staff Updated on: April 2, 2024 / 2:42 PM EDT / CBS/AP Talking Points: Minnesota is now safe haven for transgender community (Part 1) Talking Points: Minnesota is now safe haven for transgender community (Part 1) 12:05 Wisconsin’s governor vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have banned high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity , promising he would veto “any bill that makes Wisconsin a less safe, less inclusive, and less welcoming place for LGBTQ people and kids.” The bill had passed the Republican-controlled Legislature despite Evers vowing he would veto it from the moment it was introduced. While Democrats did not have the votes to stop its passage in the Legislature, now Republicans don’t have the votes needed to override the veto. Evers said in his veto message that this type of legislation “harms LGBTQ Wisconsinites’ and kids’ mental health, emboldens anti-LGBTQ harassment, bullying, and violence, and threatens the safety and dignity of LGBTQ Wisconsinites, especially our LGBTQ kids.” Evers vetoed it in the Capitol surrounded by Democratic lawmakers, transgender advocates, the mayor of

The California Department of Transportation completed a $1.3 million beautification project and took efforts to address illegal dumping in northern Los Angeles County, officials announced Tuesday. Caltrans installed fencing along stretches of Interstate 5, Interstate 210, and the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway in San Fernando Valley and Pasadena to deter illegal dumping, improve litter collection and remove graffiti. The clean-up was made possible through Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Clean California initiative — a $1.2 billion, multiyear clean-up effort to remove trash, create jobs and help beautify public spaces. “I’m very pleased that this project benefits the traveling public and several underserved communities by enhancing neighborhood connectivity and aesthetics, Caltrans District 7 Director Gloria Roberts said in a statement. “This includes improving the visual quality of the communities, preventing unsafe freeway access, and reducing litter and graffiti.” Caltrans fenced off and cleaned up eight locations, including: — In Sylmar, along northbound I-5 at Hubbard Street and near the I-210 interchange; — In Arleta, along I-5 on the southbound side of Paxton Street; — In Pacoima, along the 118 Freeway from eastbound Dronfield Avenue to Foothill Boulevard; —

The third annual Anime Riverside 2024, which celebrates the culture of anime and manga, will take place June 1-2 at the Riverside Convention Center. The event includes more than 250 vendors, free activities, a lineup of over 25 celebrity guests and more, according to the Discover Riverside Convention and Visitors Bureau. Pre-registration will open May 31 from noon to 8 p.m. Two kids under age 12 get in free with the purchase of one adult ticket. Anime Riverside 2024 will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 1 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2. More information regarding Anime Riverside 2024 is available at animeriverside.com.

Kathryn Scanlan’s knowledge that she would be a writer arose in the haze of childhood, like the appreciation for animals that grounds so many of the L.A. author’s stories. Her most recent success in literature, though, seems to have taken even her by surprise: Scanlan has been awarded the Windham-Campbell Prize, a $175,000 grant for achievements in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. The award, whose winners were announced Tuesday, is one of the most generous in the literary world; recipients have been given a total of $18 million or so since 2013 to aid their work unbounded by financial constraints. The prize, which is administered annually through Yale University’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, is bestowed completely anonymously. Writers cannot apply for the award. Rather, they are nominated and selected by secret juries. This year’s winners also include Deirdre Madden for fiction, Christina Sharpe and Hanif Abdurraqib for nonfiction, Christopher Chen and Sonya Kelly for drama, and M. NourbeSe Philip and Jen Hadfield for poetry. “I’m never going to find out who nominated me for this. Or — wow — the names of any

The moment was begging for a thunderous swing. So was the 91-mph fastball that St. Louis Cardinals reliever Giovanny Gallegos had grooved down the middle of the plate. Last Saturday night, in what could have been his first signature moment as a member of the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani tried to oblige. He saw where the pitch was headed, with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning. He tapped his front toe and uncorked his bat, feeling the ball explode off the barrel with a vicious left-handed swing. “I thought I hit it well,” Ohtani said through acting interpreter Will Ireton afterward. “He got a pitch that was about 91 [mph] and in his nitro zone,” added manager Dave Roberts. But, instead of looking up to see a walk-off base hit or game-winning grand slam, Ohtani grimaced at what was only a shallow game-ending pop out, frustratedly jogging back to the dugout at the end of the team’s only defeat so far in this week’s homestand “It ended up being a pop fly,” Ohtani said. “[It had] something to do with my timing

Angie Harmon says she and her daughters are “traumatized beyond measure” after a man delivering groceries from Instacart shot and killed her dog Oliver over the weekend. The “Law & Order” and “Rizzoli & Isles” alum said she was in her North Carolina home with her children during the incident and is devastated by the loss. “He got out of his car, delivered the food & THEN shot our dog. Our ring camera was charging in the house, which he saw & then knew he wasn’t being recorded,” Harmon wrote Monday on Instagram. The TV star also said the man — who she says was shopping for her under the identity of a woman named Merle — admitted to shooting her “precious” pet but police let him go because “he claimed self-defense.” “He did not have a scratch or bite on him nor were his pants torn,” she wrote. “He shot our dog with my daughters & myself at home & just kept saying, ‘yeah, I shot your dog. Yeah I did.’ We are completely traumatized & beyond devastated at the loss of our beloved