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Jenna Ortega revealed that she deleted her Twitter (now known as X) account after receiving explicit images of herself as a child generated by artificial intelligence. What happened: Ortega, 21, recounted her experience during a conversation on The New York Times podcast “The Interview.” She expressed her disdain for AI and said she was sent AI-generated images of herself as a child on Twitter. “I hate AI,” Ortega said when asked about the technology, which can create realistic images and videos, including explicit deepfake images, describing the experience as horrifying and corrupting. Ortega, known for her roles in “Stuck in…
Image credit: Christopher Pike/Getty Images Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, said on Sunday at X that the UAE’s non-oil trade will reach a record 1.39 trillion dirhams ($379.85 billion) in the first half of 2024, reflecting the country’s efforts to reduce its dependence on oil. “A few years ago, we set ambitious national economic targets, aiming to reach 4 trillion dirhams in foreign trade by 2031. At the time, this target was seen as extremely difficult. Today, figures for the first half of 2024 show that in…
The Solo poster showcases Siddhant in an intense, never before seen action film debut, exuding bloody, raw energy and determination. Read MoreExcel Entertainment’s upcoming action thriller Yudra has already been creating a buzz but with the release of a striking new poster featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan, the excitement has reached new heights. The newly released poster has left fans fired up with anticipation and waiting to see what the film has in store.The solo poster showcases Siddhant in his intense first action film, blood-soaked and exuding raw energy and determination. His fierce expression hints at the high-octane action…
Two workers set up the Skarbek Family Carnival mid-way concession stand at the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba. (Photo by R.R. Brannstrom/Daily Press) ESCANABA — One Escanaba family has built a business over six generations, serving events throughout the region, including the Upper Peninsula State Fair earlier this year and the Dickinson County Fair later this week. In 1857, Frank Skelbeck Sr., who lived in Bohemia, a historic European country that is now part of the Czech Republic, sold his factory and started a circus instead. In the 1880s, his son Frank Jr. brought his…
AP Photo: Minot North High School senior John Clark slides to attempt a block while eighth-grader teammate Broden Chell (16) chases Legacy High School senior Kellen Okerson (9) during an attack on the Sentinels’ goal. The Bismarck Legacy Sabres (2-1-1) made the trip to Minot to take on the Sentinels on the home turf of Minot North (0-3, 0-5). The Sabres scored in the first minute of the game and cruised to a 10-0 win in Minot. Legacy scored six goals in the first half. Camden Kooyman scored the first goal and added two more to…
“As the new school year begins, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to students, teachers, parents and all those involved in the education sector,” the president said in a statement. He added that “education is the cornerstone of our nation’s continued progress, underpinned by a comprehensive and advanced system that maximizes learning, encourages collaboration between schools and families, and promotes the responsible use of AI and new technologies while integrating knowledge, values and strong character.” While 280,000 public school students and hundreds of thousands of students following a Western curriculum are starting a new school year, most students in Asian schools…
Ryan Loader LAS VEGAS — Former University of Northern Iowa wrestler Ryan Roeder earned himself a spot on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) roster Saturday night, defeating Robert Valentin by technical knockout to win the middleweight title in The Ultimate Fighter 32 finals. Part of a UFC-produced television series that airs on ESPN, “The Ultimate Fighter” follows professional mixed martial artists as they train, live together in Las Vegas and ultimately compete against each other for an official UFC contract. The series, which began its 32nd season earlier this summer, features 16 fighters across both the…
Earlier this year, filmmaker Kiran Rao had spoken out about Aamir Khan’s disappointment over the failure of Laal Singh Chaddha. The 2022 film, directed by Advait Chandan, also stars Kareena Kapoor. In an interview to actress Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast Chapter 2, Aamir admitted that his “acting was bad” in the film. Many on X (formerly Twitter) have reacted to Aamir’s new statement. Also Read | Kangana Ranaut says Aamir Khan was the ‘mastermind’ behind Laal Singh Chaddha boycott trend: ‘He himself curated it skillfully’ Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor in a still from Laal Singh Chaddha (2022). What did Aamir…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel proved a massive online force, surpassing 30 million subscribers just hours after its launch on 21 August 2024. The Al Nasr forward hit an astounding one million subscribers in just 90 minutes, beating the previous record of seven days set by another well-known creator. He was soon presented with a gold plaque, which was made public in a social media post.The channel, called UR Cristiano, currently boasts a staggering 45.3 million subscribers, once again setting a new record for the fastest YouTube channel to reach that milestone. Football legend Ronaldo’s arrival on YouTube not only captured…
According to a forthcoming book by New York Times reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mack, Elon Musk asked a small group of friends and acquaintances with little or no experience running a social media company to determine the optimal price for Twitter Blue, ultimately settling on $8 a month, which Musk thought was what people typically pay for a cup of Starbucks coffee.The New York Times article, adapted from “Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter,” which chronicled the billionaire’s disorderly acquisition of Twitter in October 2022, details how Musk decided how to price Twitter Blue, a subscription service that…