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What to read this weekend: Celestial Lights and If Destruction Be Our Lot

What to read this weekend: Celestial Lights and If Destruction Be Our Lot

Discover this weekend’s must-reads: Cecile Pin’s contemplative novel Celestial Lights and the promising new Image Comics series, If Destruction Be Our Lot.
YouTube's AI deepfake detection tool is now available to all creators 18 and older

YouTube’s AI deepfake detection tool is now available to all creators 18 and older

YouTube is now offering its AI likeness detection tool to all creators aged 18 and over, enhancing protection against unauthorized AI-generated videos.
General Catalyst posted VC rage bait and it worked, especially on a16z

General Catalyst posted VC rage bait and it worked, especially on a16z

GC posted a provocative parody video targeting A16z, sparking widespread reactions and online debate among venture capital circles.
Australia goes Hollywood with Gold Coast film production boom

Australia goes Hollywood with Gold Coast film production boom

Gold Coast’s film industry is booming with major international projects, government support, and local talent, positioning it as a new Hollywood hub.
A Cautious New Approach to Trump’s Impeachments at the Smithsonian

A Cautious New Approach to Trump’s Impeachments at the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery now mentions Trump’s impeachments but without context, reflecting ongoing tensions over how history is presented.
The Coming War on Local Black Political Power

The Coming War on Local Black Political Power

The recent Louisiana v. Callais decision risks undermining protections for Black voters, potentially reducing Black representation at local levels across the South.
The greatest shot in television: James Burke had one chance to nail this scene (2024)

The greatest shot in television: James Burke had one chance to nail this scene (2024)

A 1978 TV episode featuring James Burke’s precise timing for a rocket launch scene is hailed as the greatest shot in television, 45 years later.
The Genius of Late-Stage Rock and Roll

The Genius of Late-Stage Rock and Roll

Exploring how iconic artists like McCartney and Dylan exemplify late style, transforming aging into a new form of artistic expression in rock music.
I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Secretly Training AI

I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Secretly Training AI

Many Hollywood creatives and industry workers are secretly training AI models, blurring the lines between traditional roles and AI development, raising ethical and industry concerns.
How Sony leveraged data to make the Demon Slayer film a hit

How Sony leveraged data to make the Demon Slayer film a hit

Sony leveraged cross-group fan data analysis to significantly enhance marketing for the Demon Slayer film, tripling advertising efficiency and driving its hit status.