Author: Kayla Wassell
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OpenAI Could Soon Be Worth $90 Billion As Artificial Intelligence Craze Soars
OpenAI, which has led the charge for the development of generative artificial intelligence, is in talks with investors over a share sale that could triple its current valuation. The company behind ChatGPT is selling a few hundred million dollars worth of shares to Silicon Valley investors in a round that could boost its value. The…
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Walt Disney Pictures VFX Crew Vote Unanimously to Unionize
Walt Disney’s visual effects workers unanimously voted in favor of unionizing under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, part of a historic moment for VFX crews feeling left behind in a wave of strikes hitting the entertainment industry this year. “For so long, we’ve wanted the same protections as everyone else, but there was…
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Beware: Deepfake Celebrities Like Tom Hanks and Mr. Beast Are Trying to Sell You Crap on Social Media
Celebrities like Tom Hanks, Gayle King, and YouTube sensation Mr. Beast are warning their social media followers certain advertisements using their likenesses are, in fact, deepfakes. These types of videos use artificial intelligence to render “real” people to endorse a product or service or to spread false information by making it look like a particular…
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Everything You Need to Know About Walmart Cash & How It Can Save You Money
On August 31, Walmart started moving people to a new rewards program for Walmart.com members. The program, called Walmart Cash, lets consumers with a Walmart.com account rack up store credits toward future purchases. It represents a reboot of an earlier rewards program only accessible to Walmart+ customers – Walmart Cash is available to everyone. Here’s…
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Grubhub Offers Free Year-Long Membership on Prime Big Deal Days
Starting next week, Amazon Prime members can get access to savings and special perks as part of Prime Big Deal Days, including deals for Grubhub members. On October 10 and 11, Grubhub will offer a food promo for Grubhub+ members that gives them 25% off eight Grubhub deliveries using the code GRUBPRIME. The offer is…
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This $4,499 TV is Fully Wireless and Comes With its Own Crash-Landing Gear
Removing as many wires as possible is the goal of many consumers who want to cut the cord, literally. One startup is taking that goal to the extreme with a truly wireless television – complete with its own landing gear if it falls. Displace, an in-home entertainment startup, revealed a truly wireless unit at the…
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FCC Secures $37.7 Million More in Emergency Connectivity Funding for Schools and Libraries
The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday that it has secured an additional $37.7 million through a new round of funding from the Emergency Connectivity Fund. The program provides students with on and off-campus internet access, equipment, and other digital services needed to excel in school. The funds will benefit 100,000 students in Colorado, Illinois,…
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Reality Shows May Be Finally Losing Their Luster With U.S. Audiences
There was a point where we couldn’t take our eyes off of the myriad of reality shows that hit our television screens. But that shine is starting to wear off on voyeuristic programming. Viewership is down across the top 50 U.S. broadcast reality TV series after decades of dominating primetime slots, according to consumer research…
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TikTok is Testing an Ad-Free Subscription Service, But Will it Take Off With Users?
Known for setting trends and hosting a massive platform for users to showcase their creative content, TikTok is reportedly testing a new ad-free paid subscription plan. Currently, TikTok is trying out the ad-free tier in one English-speaking market outside the U.S., as confirmed by TechCrunch. The plan will cost $4.99 a month and lacks the…
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Here Are IMDB’s Top Rated TV Episodes of September and Where to Watch Them
IMDB is a go-to site for all things entertainment. Visitors can check out upcoming movie trailers, read reviews on new releases, and search for the most popular titles. But it also has a user-based ratings system that ranks shows, giving you a sense of what people gravitated towards. September saw heavy competition with a number…