Filmmakers Defend AI Use of Val Kilmer in New Film The creators of a new film featuring an AI-generated performance by late actor Val Kilmer have defended their approach, stating that it offers an ethical model for the future use of such technology in Hollywood. Brothers Coerte and John Voorhees said they secured consent from Kilmer’s children before recreating his role in “As Deep as the Grave.” The film follows archaeologists exploring the history of the Navajo people in New Mexico. To build the performance, the filmmakers used archival footage, photographs, and voice recordings of the actor. Coerte Voorhees, who…
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AmEx To Acquire Hyper In Strategic AI Expansion American Express announced on Thursday that it will acquire Hyper, an artificial intelligence focused expense management startup backed by OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman. The move highlights how major financial institutions are accelerating efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into essential business software. The acquisition reflects a broader shift across the financial sector. Companies are increasingly adopting AI to streamline operations, particularly in areas such as expense management. These processes often involve repetitive approvals, compliance checks, and manual data entry, all of which AI can automate more efficiently. AI Driving Structural Change In…
DoT And SEBI Partner To Combat Securities Market Scams In a major step to strengthen the security of India’s financial ecosystem, the Department of Telecommunications and the Securities and Exchange Board of India have entered into a strategic partnership. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in tackling the misuse of telecom resources in securities market frauds and investment-related scams. The agreement reflects a growing need to address the increasing sophistication of financial frauds in a rapidly digitising economy. Therefore, it aims to establish stronger coordination between telecom intelligence systems and financial market regulators. Data Sharing…
Autonomous Delivery Could Transform Food Industry Economics Autonomous food delivery robots and drones could significantly reduce costs, potentially lowering expenses to as little as $1 per order. According to Barclays, this shift could unlock billions in profits for the global food delivery industry. At present, delivery platforms are increasingly exploring automation to improve efficiency and margins. This transition reflects a broader strategic move towards reducing reliance on human labour while scaling operations more effectively. Strategic Shift Towards Automation Major global platforms, including DoorDash, are partnering with autonomous delivery operators. These collaborations mainly involve sidewalk delivery robots and drones, which are…
Ethanol Plant Protests Rise Over Expansion in India Ethanol plant protests are spreading across rural India as communities push back against proposed production plants. These projects aim to reduce the country’s dependence on oil and gas imports. However, many villagers fear the developments will strain water supplies, damage land, and harm public health. India imports a large share of its energy, which has led policymakers to prioritise ethanol as part of clean energy goals. Additionally, global instability affecting oil supply has increased the urgency of strengthening domestic energy security. As a result, the government has significantly increased ethanol blending in…
Apple Faces Stock Shortages Amid Global RAM Crisis Apple is facing growing supply challenges as several high-end configurations of its latest desktop computers have become unavailable. Multiple RAM-heavy versions of the Mac Mini and Mac Studio are currently out of stock on the company’s online store, with no clear timeline for their return. The unavailable configurations include 32GB and 64GB RAM options for the Mac Mini, alongside 128GB and 256GB versions for the Mac Studio. Meanwhile, the remaining models are subject to extended shipping delays, with delivery estimates stretching up to 18 weeks. Global RAM Shortage Drives Constraints The issue…
Meta Restructures Workforce To Prioritise AI Engineering Meta is reorganising its workforce by shifting top software engineers into a newly formed artificial intelligence unit, according to an internal memo. This move forms part of a broader strategy as the company prepares for significant layoffs while increasing its focus on AI development. The new division, known as Applied AI Engineering, was established last month. Employees selected for transfer are being notified this week. Initially, participation in the unit was voluntary. However, the company has now made it clear that these transfers are mandatory as it scales the team. Mandatory Transfers Reflect…
Artemis Ii Crew Returns To Earth After Historic Lunar Voyage The four astronauts of Artemis II sped back towards Earth on Friday, concluding the first crewed journey around the moon in more than fifty years. Travelling aboard the gumdrop shaped Orion spacecraft, they prepared for a Pacific Ocean splashdown off Southern California. The final phase of the mission began with the separation of Orion’s crew capsule from its service module. Subsequently, the capsule entered Earth’s atmosphere in a controlled descent marked by intense heat and a brief communications blackout. After this phase, parachutes deployed to guide the spacecraft safely into…
Data Centre Boom Raises Concerns Over Household Costs Australian energy and water utilities have warned that a rapid expansion of data centres in New South Wales could significantly increase household bills. The surge, valued at more than A$100 billion, is placing growing pressure on shared infrastructure in the country’s most populous state. In submissions to a state parliamentary inquiry, utilities argued that current regulations do not adequately protect consumers from absorbing the rising costs associated with this growth. As a result, concerns are mounting over how the burden of expanding digital infrastructure may fall on ordinary households. Growing Strain On…
US Court Backs Pentagon in Anthropic Blacklisting Dispute A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has declined to block the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist artificial intelligence company Anthropic on national security grounds, marking an early legal victory for the Trump administration. However, the ruling is not final and allows the case to continue. The dispute centres on the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, a move that prevents the company from securing defence contracts and could potentially extend to a broader government-wide ban. Anthropic, known for developing the Claude AI assistant, argues that the designation is unlawful and…