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Could AI pen ‘Casablanca’? Screenwriters take aim at ChatGPT

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:56:08 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — When Greg Brockman, the president and co-founder of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, was recently extolling the capabilities of artificial intelligence, he turned to “Game of Thrones.”Imagine, he said, if you could use AI to rewrite the ending of that not-so-popular finale. Maybe even put yourself into the show.“That is what entertainment will look like,” said Brockman.Not six months since the release of ChatGPT, generative artificial intelligence is already prompting widespread unease throughout Hollywood. Concern over chatbots writing or rewriting scripts is one of the leading reasons TV and film screenwriters took to picket lines earlier this week.Though the Writers Guild of America is striking for better pay in an industry where streaming has upended many of the old rules, AI looms as rising anxiety.“AI is terrifying,” said Danny Strong, the “Dopesick” and “Empire” creator. “Now, I’ve seen some of ChatGPT’s writing and as of now I’m not terrified because Chat is a terrible ...

La OMS dice que el covid-19 ya no es una emergencia sanitaria mundial

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:56:08 GMT

(CNN) — El covid-19 ya no es una emergencia de salud global, anunció este viernes la Organización Mundial de la Salud.El Comité de Emergencia del Reglamento Sanitario Internacional de la OMS discutió la pandemia este jueves en su 15ª reunión sobre el covid-19, y el director general del organismo, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, coincidió en que la declaración de emergencia de salud pública de interés internacional, o PHEIC, debería terminar.“Durante más de un año, la pandemia ha tenido una tendencia a la baja”, dijo Tedros en una conferencia de prensa este viernes.“Esta tendencia permitió que la mayoría de los países vuelvan a la vida como la conocíamos antes del covid-19”, dijo Tedros. “Ayer, el comité de emergencia se reunió por decimoquinta vez y me recomendó que declarara el fin de la emergencia de salud pública de interés internacional. Acepté ese consejo”.Las recetas médicas para el tratamiento del TDAH aumentaron durante la pandemia de covid-19, segú...

Trump is accused in court of rape. Will it matter in 2024?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:56:08 GMT

E. Jean Carroll testified in sometimes searing detail about the day she says Donald Trump raped her in a department store dressing room two decades before he became president, allegations the Republican has repeatedly and vehemently denied. Taking the witness stand in support of Carroll this week, two friends told jurors that they spoke with the former magazine columnist shortly after the alleged 1996 attack, and that they believe she is telling the truth. Other women testified about separate encounters; one said Trump grabbed and groped her while they were on a flight in the late 1970s, the other told jurors he forcibly kissed her at his Florida home in 2005. The accounts, shared during the civil trial on Carroll’s claims of battery and defamation against Trump, mark the first time that any of the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct against the former president have been heard in a court trial. Given a chance to rebut Carroll’s accusations on the witness stand, Tr...

¿Cuándo y cómo se podrá consultar el padrón electoral para las elecciones 2023 en Argentina?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:56:08 GMT

(CNN Español) — En Argentina comenzó a regir el calendario electoral de cara a las elecciones presidenciales y legislativas de 2023. ¿A partir de qué fecha se podrá consultar el padrón y cómo se podrán cambiar los datos en caso de ser incorrectos? Conoce los detalles.El 25 de abril fue el día designado por la Comisión Nacional Electoral como la fecha límite para registrar cambios en los datos de los votantes de Argentina de cara a las elecciones presidenciales y legislativas.¿Cuándo son las elecciones en Argentina, qué se vota y qué hay en juego?Hasta esa fecha, aquellas personas que registraban un domicilio distinto en su documento y querían modificarlo de cara a los comicios, podían hacerlo a través del Registro Nacional de las Personas (Renaper).Este viernes 5 de mayo se dio a conocer el padrón electoral provisorio. Allí se pueden consultar los datos de los votantes, revisar que el nombre, el apellido y el DNI sean correctos y pedir modificaciones en caso de que no sean los...

Sunday DC road closures posted for Women’s Half Marathon and 8K

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:56:08 GMT

A number of D.C. roadways will closed for the National Women’s Half Marathon and 8K scheduled for Sunday morning.The races will both begin and end at West Potomac Park in Southwest, starting with the half-marathon at 7 a.m. and followed by the 8K at 7:30 a.m.Runners of the half-marathon course will circle the Tidal Basin and head past the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Kennedy Center and Embassy Row.More information on both race courses, including maps, can be found on the event’s website.D.C. police said the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, May 7, from about 5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.:1200 block of Maine Avenue, SWWestbound I-395 Exit to Maine Ave & 12th Street Tunnel Exit, SWSouthbound Potomac River Freeway Split to Route 66, NWTheodore Roosevelt Bridge Ramp to Ohio Drive, NWWestbound E Street Expressway ramp to Southbound Potomac River Freeway, NW9th Street Tunnel ramp to Maine Ave, SWU.S. Park Police said it will close the followin...

World Health Organization downgrades COVID-19 pandemic, says it’s no longer a global emergency

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:56:08 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — World Health Organization downgrades COVID-19 pandemic, says it’s no longer a global emergency.Source

Free Derby at the Station, Furry Scurry, plus 8 things to do this weekend

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:56:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you are looking for things to do this weekend, there are plenty of opportunities. Whether you just want to get outside and enjoy the spring-like weather or celebrate the derby or Cinco de Mayo, we have you covered.Weather-wise, highs will be in the 70s all weekend with mainly sunny skies and a breezy wind. 10 breathtaking spring hikes to take in Colorado Things to do this weekendHere are 10 things to do this weekend across Colorado:2023 Denver Mini Derby- SaturdayDumb Friends League Furry Scurry- SaturdayDisney Cirque - Youth & Teen Aerial Showcase- SaturdayFree Derby at the Station- SaturdaySugar Plum Bazaar Spring Fling- Saturday and SundayHeritage Festival at the South Platte Valley Historic Park- Saturday20th Annual Longmont Celebrates Cinco de Mayo event- SaturdayDenver Makers Market- Saturday and SundayDenver Cinco de Mayo festival- Saturday and SundayEstes Park Duck Race Festival- SaturdayYou can always find events on our Community Calendar. You ...

Vandals remove 's' from Garden of the Gods signs

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:56:08 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KXRM) — A search for suspects is underway after two signs near the entrance of Garden of the Gods were vandalized on Thursday, April 27.Courtesy of FOX21's Photojournalist Dez RoweCourtesy of FOX21's Photojournalist Dez RoweCourtesy of FOX21's Photojournalist Dez RoweCourtesy of FOX21's Photojournalist Dez RoweColorado Springs Parks and Recreation said the vandals removed the "s" from the Garden of the Gods signs at the main entrance as well as the Visitor and Nature Center. The Park is planning for a way to fix both signs. Anyone with information is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Hamburg Zoo celebrates arrival of first polar bear cub in 19 years

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:56:08 GMT

HAMBURG, Germany (WSVN) — The Hamburg Zoo recently announced the birth of its first polar bear cub in over 20 years. The cub was born to proud momma bear Victoria and the pair have been enjoying some quality bonding time in their cave for the past few months.According to zoo officials, the cub is healthy and growing rapidly. In order to allow visitors to observe the adorable new addition, a new monitor will be installed in the polar bear enclosure.The Hamburg Zoo is known for its successful breeding program and commitment to the conservation of endangered species, including polar bears. The birth of this cub is a significant milestone and has been met with great excitement from zoo staff and visitors alike.“I am very proud that we can now present our absolute highlight of this summer – a baby polar bear – to our visitors in addition to other special cubs such as leopards, tigers and orangutans. Hagenbeck is and remains an animal highlight,” emphasized Dr. Dirk Albrecht, ...

France’s protocol chief’s sacking raises questions on vetting process

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:56:08 GMT

PARIS — France’s top protocol chief was fired this week within hours of taking office over past wrongdoing, drawing ire from the diplomatic corps amid questions over the vetting process at the French foreign affairs ministry. Philippe Casenave was briefly state protocol director, a discreet but key position in the French diplomatic machinery with responsibilities that include overseeing official visits from foreign leaders hosted by the French presidency and the prime minister’s office. Casenave took office Tuesday morning but was dismissed in the afternoon over the alleged misuse of state property while he was France’s general consul in Marrakesh, Morocco, from 2017 to 2021, three French diplomats told POLITICO. The diplomats were granted anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.According to internal documents obtained by POLITICO, an investigation by France’s foreign affairs ministry in 2021 revealed that Casenave lent his official resi...