(LONDON) — European Union lawmakers gave final approval to the 27-nation bloc’s artificial intelligence law Wednesday, putting the world-leading rules on track to take effect later this year. Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Artificial Intelligence Act, five years after regulations were first proposed. The AI Act is expected to … Read more
Bumble has lost a third of its Texas workforce in the months since the state passed the controversial abortion SB 8 (Senate Bill 8), also known as the Texas Heartbeat Act, over a year ago. This new data point was shared by Bumble’s Interim General Counsel, Elizabeth Monteleone, speaking on a panel this afternoon at … Read more
At the recent African American Film Critics Association annual luncheon, Jamie Foxx joked about his recent health scare in his award acceptance speech, quipping that he “passed away.” During his acceptance speech, Foxx also revealed that he plans to address the health issue humorously and on the stage in a stand-up project. Since his recovery, … Read more
Hollywood can become a bit of a guessing game at times. Actors have to field a list of potential roles and decide which one seems the most promising. In doing so, they might end up missing out on a chance to star in a project that becomes a serious blockbuster. We previously rounded up 12 … Read more
Bobbie Jean Carter, sister of Nick Carter and Aaron Carter, has passed away at age 41. The cause of death is unknown at this time. Bobbie Jean’s mother, Jane Carter, released a statement following the death of her daughter. “I am in shock from learning of the sudden death of my daughter, Bobbie Jean; and … Read more
An indoor camera captured the moment a couple learned of Matthew Perry‘s passing — while they were at home watching ‘Friends.’ The pair can be seen sitting on their couch, watching an episode of the hit sitcom, when they began discussing what other movies and shows Matthew Perry went on to star in. That is … Read more
Japanese actor Kenpachiro Satsuma died earlier today, according to a translated post from Matomedane, from what’s said to be interstitial pneumonia. The 76-year-old actor is best known for portraying various monsters during Godzilla’s Heisei era, including the lead monster himself. Turtle Power with Melissa Navia | First Fandoms Satsuma was born May 27, 1947 under … Read more
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The European Union’s three branches provisionally agreed on its landmark AI regulation, paving the way for the economic bloc to prohibit certain uses of the technology and demand transparency from providers. But despite warnings from some world leaders, the changes it will require from AI companies remain unclear — and potentially far away. First proposed … Read more
A Colorado resident is receiving $400,000 over his arrest for a DUI despite him passing alcohol tests. Harris Elias said his breath test showed a 0% alcohol content result, and his blood test was negative. His attorney accused the Loveland Police Department of making officers compete for DUI arrests. A man in Colorado is set … Read more
Peter Park was just 17 when he passed the California state bar exam. It made him the youngest person to pass the notoriously difficult test. Park, now 18, was sworn in as a practicing attorney on Tuesday. An 18-year-old from California who passed the state’s bar exam when he was only 17 is now working … Read more