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Joe Scarborough: Wrong to Call ‘No Kings’ Rallies Anti-American Despite Years of Attacking ‘Trumpers’
MSNBC political talk show host Joe Scarborough defended this coming weekend’s ‘No Kings’ rallies on Thursday. He says it’s wrong to call the protests ‘Hate America rallies’ simply because participants disagree with President Donald Trump. Of course, Scarborough was singing a different tune when Trump’s haters were directing their bile at MAGA. He was leading the charge himself.
Quantic Dream Developing ‘Competitive Multiplayer Experience’
Quantic Dream studio head David Cage in a blog post revealed the studio is developing a “competitive multiplayer experience.” This is just one of multiple projects the developer is currently working on, which includes the ongoing development for Star Wars: Eclipse. “For over 28 years, Quantic Dream has been pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling. With award-winning titles like Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human, more than 25 million players worldwide have shared the journeys of Ethan Mars, Jodie Holmes, Kara, Markus and Connor, with us,” said Cage. “Since 2018, we have entered a new phase of growth and innovation. We doubled the size of the team, bringing together talents from all over the world united by the same passion for creativity. We opened a new studio in Montreal, moved into new headquarters in Paris, built the next generation of our proprietary technology, and became our own publisher. “After years as a single-project studio, we also decided to take a new step. Multiple teams are fully dedicated to crafting the next generation of great games, including something very different, a competitive multiplayer experience, born from the same spirit of curiosity and creativity that has always defined us. “This new title may surprise our fans as it is very different from what we have done so far. But taking risks, challenging ourselves, exploring new ways of playing and telling stories, and attempting what seems impossible, has always been part of our DNA. “We also know how demanding it is to create something new. Earning the trust of players, standing out in such a competitive space, and introducing fresh concepts is incredibly challenging. And since we have no legacy in this genre, we know we have everything to prove which is why your support and feedback will be essential. Together, we believe we can create something truly unique. “Of course, development of Star Wars: Eclipse continues, and we are eager to share more with you in the future. “I want to take this opportunity to thank all our fans around the world for playing our games year after year, for their kind words whenever we meet, for their patience and encouragement. “This is the beginning of a new chapter for Quantic Dream. Thank you for being with us on this journey, we can’t wait to share what comes next.” A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky. Full Article.
Pittsburgh City Paper ends weekly print editions
Pittsburgh City Paper on Wednesday announced it is cutting its weekly print edition.
Akshay Kumar secures legal protection from unauthorized use of AI-generated content
The Bombay High Court has granted interim relief in favour of actor Akshay Kumar, shielding him from the unauthorised use of his likeness, image, and voice through AI-generated content and deepfakes. The order marks a significant step in the ongoing conversation about celebrity personality rights and the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the media. Justice Arif Doctor observed that such misuse of a public figure’s image “not only hurts his stature but has huge consequences,” emphasizing the growing urgency of tackling impersonation and misinformation driven by emerging technologies. The order follows a civil suit filed by the actor-legally known as Akshay Hari Om Bhatia-to prevent individuals and online platforms from exploiting his persona without consent. Representing Kumar, Senior Advocate Birendra Saraf argued that the issue transcends personal injury and has broader implications for public trust. “These acts cause grave harm to the plaintiff’s goodwill and reputation, dilute his personality and publicity rights, mislead the public, and amount to unfair competition and unjust enrichment,” Saraf said, urging the court to protect digital identity rights. The petition outlines multiple instances of deepfake misuse including a fabricated movie trailer showing Akshay as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and another clip falsely portraying him making remarks about Rishi Valmiki, which led to public backlash and forced clarifications from the actor. In one instance, a platform named Akshaykumar. ai allegedly allowed users to generate synthetic audio mimicking his voice and style. Saraf also highlighted concerns over counterfeit merchandise, cloned social media accounts, and fake endorsements circulating under Kumar’s name across platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook, as well as dark web listings. The plea sought a John Doe injunction against both known and unknown entities, asking intermediaries, e-commerce platforms, and domain registrars to identify perpetrators and remove infringing content. The court’s interim order aligns with a growing trend of Indian celebrities seeking protection from AI impersonations the Bombay High Court has previously extended similar relief to Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Suniel Shetty, Karan Johar, Rishab Shetty, and Asha Bhosle, who faced deepfake misuse of voice and image. Also Read: Akshay Kumar moves Bombay High Court to protect his personality rights amid AI deepfake threat.
Srpski mediji: ‘Debakl i epska sramota koja se ne može oprati! Šamar ‘orlovima’, Piksi odlazi’
SRBIJA ALBANIJA 0-1 Srpski nogometaši izgubili su u Leskovcu i zakomplicirali plasman na Svjetsko prvenstvo što je izazvalo burnu reakciju tamošnjih medija. Zaziva se otkaz izborniku Draganu Stojkoviću.
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