AI expands access to filmmaking for resource-constrained creators. But as efficiency becomes the industry’s north star, creativity risks being overwhelmed by a deluge of low-effort, AI-generated content. AI expands access to filmmaking for resource-constrained creators. But as efficiency becomes the industry’s north star, creativity risks being overwhelmed by a deluge of low-effort, AI-generated content.
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The layoffs affect hundreds of full-time workers in the US, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch. The layoffs affect hundreds of full-time workers in the US, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch.
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Meta said it's shifting focus for Horizon Worlds to be "almost exclusively mobile" and that it will separate its Quest VR platform from the virtual world. Meta said it's shifting focus for Horizon Worlds to be "almost exclusively mobile" and that it will separate its Quest VR platform from the virtual world.
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Addictive, AI-enabled tablets are taking over, and also, Woody is balding in the new Toy Story movie, out June 19. Addictive, AI-enabled tablets are taking over, and also, Woody is balding in the new Toy Story movie, out June 19.
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The new Threads feature lets you share your posts — or anyone else's — to your Instagram Story without leaving the Threads app. The new Threads feature lets you share your posts — or anyone else's — to your Instagram Story without leaving the Threads app.
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"The grounds for relief that Tesla relies upon are virtually the same as those Tesla put forth previously during the course of trial" "The grounds for relief that Tesla relies upon are virtually the same as those Tesla put forth previously during the course of trial"
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A Ukrainian man has been sentenced for helping North Koreans gain fraudulent employment at dozens of U.S. companies and funnel that money back to the regime to fund its nuclear weapons program. A Ukrainian man has been sentenced for helping North Koreans gain fraudulent employment at dozens of U.S. companies and funnel that money back to the regime to fund its nuclear weapons program.
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Various companies now offer prospective parents the chance to "score" their embryos' genetics for different traits. But regulation around the tech is lax. Companies now offer polygenic embryo selection to prospective parents undergoing IVF. But the technology is dangerously underregulated. Companies now offer polygenic embryo selection to prospective parents undergoing IVF. But the technology is dangerously underregulated.
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AI is becoming very, very good at solving math proofs, raising the specter that at some point, it will be able to find solutions that even the world's best mathematicians will struggle to understand. AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right? AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right?
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The log coffin on display with an illustration of the Roman-era "princess" who was originally interred in it. Dendrochronological analysis of a mysterious log coffin that tumbled from a cliff a century ago reveals clues to life in Roman-era Poland. Dendrochronological analysis of a mysterious log coffin that tumbled from a cliff a century ago reveals clues to life in Roman-era Poland.
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NASA's Space Launch System rocket on the launch pad. The Artemis II moon mission could launch as soon as March 6. NASA is targeting March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for the Artemis II mission to the moon following a successful 'wet dress rehearsal' on Thursday. NASA is targeting March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for the Artemis II mission to the moon following a successful 'wet dress rehearsal' on Thursday.
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Could your voice contribute to better security? Voices contain countless cues about their owners, and new research suggests that computers might use them to facilitate a range of bad behaviors. Voices contain countless cues about their owners, and new research suggests that computers might use them to facilitate a range of bad behaviors.
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Bill Gates in New York City in Sept.2025. Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote as scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensified. Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote as scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensified.
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Mourners offer condolences Thursday to Mohammad Abu Siyam, the father of Palestinian-American Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, whom settlers shot Wednesday night, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, at his funeral in the West Bank village of Mukhmas, east of Ramallah. MUKHMAS, West Bank — Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian-American during an attack on a village, the Palestinian Health Ministry and a witness said Thursday MUKHMAS, West Bank — Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian-American during an attack on a village, t…
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US President Donald Trump holds a gavel during a signing ceremony at the inaugural meeting of the "Board of Peace" at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on February 19, 2026. Billions of dollars earmarked for reconstruction and the promise of an international stabilization force for the destroyed Gaza Strip. Billions of dollars earmarked for reconstruction and the promise of an international stabilization force for the destroyed Gaza Strip.
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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station, in Aylsham, Britain, on Feb. 19, 2026. LONDON — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have been released from custody, but his legal saga is not over LONDON — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have been released from custody, but his legal saga is not over
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With artificial intelligence touching every facet of our culture, it's a topic that seems to be on everybody's mind these days. Futurist and tech entrepreneur Sinead Bovell joins TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about how it's impacting the entertainment industry, personal relationships, how to use it responsibly, where we stand on regulation and what's on the horizon for the technology. With artificial intelligence touching every facet of our culture, it's a topic that seems to be on everybody's mind these days. Futurist and tech entrepreneur Sinead Bovell joins TODAY's Je…
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The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose some of his sweeping global tariffs in a major defeat for the president’s global agenda. NBC News' Laura Jarrett has the details on the 6-3 decision. The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose some of his sweeping global tariffs in a major defeat for the president’s global agenda. NBC News' Laura Jarrett has the details on the 6-3 decision. The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose some of his sweeping global tariffs in a major defe…
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Whether you’re buying a new or used car, trading-in an old one or thinking about sticking with the wheels you’ve got, NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down everything you need to know. Tips include how to find the best price, shopping for a loan separately from the dealer and more. Whether you’re buying a new or used car, trading-in an old one or thinking about sticking with the wheels you’ve got, NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down everything you need to know. Tips include how to find the best price, shopping for a loan separately from the dealer and more. Whether you’…
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Personal finance expert and host of the “So Money” podcast Farnoosh Torabi joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to break down what you need to know about tax season. She breaks down the best way to save, how to stay organized, how to file for free and more. Personal finance expert and host of the “So Money” podcast Farnoosh Torabi joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to break down what you need to know about tax season. She breaks down the best way to save, how to stay organized, how to file for free and more. Personal finance expert and host of the “So Money” podca…
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President Donald Trump defended his tariffs at the Coosa Steel factory in Rome, Ga., on Thursday. President Donald Trump offered a forceful defense of his tariff agenda Thursday at a steel manufacturing factory in Rome, Georgia, as the Supreme Court weighs whether to strike down the policy at the center of his economic platform. President Donald Trump offered a forceful defense of his tariff agenda Thursday at a steel manufacturing factory in Rome, Georgia, as the Supreme Court weighs whether to strike down the policy at the center of his economic platform.
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Friday in New York. U.S. stocks rose Friday after the Supreme Court said that President Donald Trump could not impose sweeping tariffs under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act. U.S. stocks rose Friday after the Supreme Court said that President Donald Trump could not impose sweeping tariffs under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act.
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The Roblox website shown on a laptop screen. Los Angeles County filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the platform markets itself as a gaming experience for children but has created a "largely unsupervised online world" that allows adults to mingle with minors with very little oversight. Los Angeles County filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the platform markets itself as a gaming experience for children but has created a "largely unsupervised online world" that allows adults to mingle with minors with very little oversight.
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Paramount Skydance said its potential deal to snap up Warner Bros. Discovery in its entirety has cleared antitrust review at the U.S. Justice Department — despite the fact that David Ellison’s Paramount has repeatedly failed to secure an agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD for now remains committed to its deal with Netflix. On […] Paramount Skydance said its potential deal to snap up Warner Bros. Discovery in its entirety has cleared antitrust review at the U.S. Justice Department — despite the fact that David Ellison’s Paramount has repeatedly failed…
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Hulu has picked up a full-length series version of the popular web show “Childish Deano,” Variety has learned. The eight-episode, half-hour comedy — now simply titled “Deano” — hails from creators Dean Thomas and David Ferrier. Both serve as writers on the series with Thomas providing the voice of Deano. Joe Brumm, the creator of […] Hulu has picked up a full-length series version of the popular web show “Childish Deano,” Variety has learned. The eight-episode, half-hour comedy — now simply titled “Deano” — hails fro…
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Eric Dane’s final interview before his death is now streaming on Netflix as part of the platform’s posthumous interview series “Famous Last Words,” which “gives audiences around the world the opportunity to hear from a cultural icon after they’ve passed away.” Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on “Grey’s Anatomy,” died […] Eric Dane’s final interview before his death is now streaming on Netflix as part of the platform’s posthumous interview series “Famous Last Words,” which “gives audiences around the world t…
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Virgin Music Group, the independent-distribution and artist-services division of Universal Music Group, has announced the completion of its $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings LLC, one of the largest artist-services companies in the world. At the same time, Pieter van Rijn was appointed chief operating officer, having been CEO of Downtown since last year […] Virgin Music Group, the independent-distribution and artist-services division of Universal Music Group, has announced the completion of its $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings LLC, one of the largest a…
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Patrick Dempsey paid tribute to his “Grey’s Anatomy” co-star Eric Dane, calling him “the funniest man” and “such a joy to work with” after Dane died on Feb. 19 at 53 years old. The two starred on “Grey’s Anatomy” together for several season as Dr. Derek Shepherd and and Dr. Mark Sloan, aka McDreamy and […] Patrick Dempsey paid tribute to his “Grey’s Anatomy” co-star Eric Dane, calling him “the funniest man” and “such a joy to work with” after Dane died on Feb. 19 at 53 years old. The two…
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Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chair of the FCC, wants TV broadcasters to rally around the American flag in celebration of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary this year — suggesting that, for example, local stations could start “each broadcast day” with “The Star-Spangled Banner” or Pledge of Allegiance. On Friday, Carr announced the Pledge America Campaign, which […] Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chair of the FCC, wants TV broadcasters to rally around the American flag in celebration of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary this year — suggesting that, for exa…
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“Music of My Soul,” the critically praised documentary on legendary Allman Brothers frontman and solo artist Gregg Allman, has been acquired for North America by Subtext, the U.S. independent film production and distribution company launched in January 2026 by industry veterans Danielle DiGiacomo, Brian Levy, and Teddy Liouliakis. Subtext plans to release the film, which […] “Music of My Soul,” the critically praised documentary on legendary Allman Brothers frontman and solo artist Gregg Allman, has been acquired for North America by Subtext, the U.S. independent film production and dist…
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In one of the most fierce and heated rivalries in all of sports, Tottenham Hotspur takes on Arsenal in a battle of North London Derby. These two clubs have been at odds since the early 1910s when Arsenal moved from Woolwich in the south to Highbury the north at the Spurs doorstep — just four […] In one of the most fierce and heated rivalries in all of sports, Tottenham Hotspur takes on Arsenal in a battle of North London Derby. These two clubs have been at odds since the early 1910s when Arsenal moved from Woolwich in the south to Highbury the north at the Spurs doorstep — ju…
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When we last saw Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) at the end of “Paradise” Season 1, the rogue secret service agent was leaving the Colorado compound where he and his two children, Presley (Aliyah Mastin) and James (Percy Daggs IV), had been living for the past three years. After the assassination of President Cal Bradford […] When we last saw Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) at the end of “Paradise” Season 1, the rogue secret service agent was leaving the Colorado compound where he and his two children, Presley (Aliyah Mastin) and James (Percy Daggs IV), had been living for the past…
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For one night only, EJAE, Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna, Ji-Young Yoo, Arden Cho and May Hong, better known as the singing and acting voices behind Huntr/X from Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters,” were reunited for Variety’s Screening Series. Rain didn’t stop an audience from packing the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. It was a historic evening for […] For one night only, EJAE, Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna, Ji-Young Yoo, Arden Cho and May Hong, better known as the singing and acting voices behind Huntr/X from Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters,” were reunited for Variety’s Screening Series. Rain didn’t…
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The 'American Idol' runner-up has written a revelatory memoir that finds the 35-year-old going deep on family trauma, leaving the Mormon church and his true feelings about male and female genitalia. The 'American Idol' runner-up has written a revelatory memoir that finds the 35-year-old going deep on family trauma, leaving the Mormon church and his true feelings about male and female genitalia.
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Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and newcomer Mason Reeves star in Beth de Araújo’s autobiographical drama about the aftermath for an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a violent crime. Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and newcomer Mason Reeves star in Beth de Araújo’s autobiographical drama about the aftermath for an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a violent crime.
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Craig Erwich, who oversees Hulu and ABC programming, also discusses what's next for 'The Descendants' and 'Zombies,' and reveals a new series from the 'Bluey' creator. Craig Erwich, who oversees Hulu and ABC programming, also discusses what's next for 'The Descendants' and 'Zombies,' and reveals a new series from the 'Bluey' creator.
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The 20-year-old actor-singer went from performing in front of thousands to landing his breakout role in Ryan Coogler's Oscar-nominated film. The 20-year-old actor-singer went from performing in front of thousands to landing his breakout role in Ryan Coogler's Oscar-nominated film.
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The conservative cable channel says that Higbie's 'Frontline' and Kelly's 'Greg Kelly Reports' will remain stalwarts of its lineup. The conservative cable channel says that Higbie's 'Frontline' and Kelly's 'Greg Kelly Reports' will remain stalwarts of its lineup.
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"He was the funniest man, he was such a joy to work with and I want to just remember him in that spirit,” Dempsey said after Dane lost a battle with ALS on Feb. 19. "He was the funniest man, he was such a joy to work with and I want to just remember him in that spirit,” Dempsey said after Dane lost a battle with ALS on Feb. 19.
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'Pinocchio' director Guillermo del Toro advised the Ambriz Brothers on the film to release globally later this year. 'Pinocchio' director Guillermo del Toro advised the Ambriz Brothers on the film to release globally later this year.
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