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SAG-AFTRA strike ends as AI deal reached, Hollywood still torn

The Hollywood actors’ union — the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) — concluded its strike on Nov. 9 after 118 days of picketing, with new deals on various proposed stipulations, including artificial intelligence (AI) usage. Since then, the union has released a summary of its final

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Strike partners with Bitrefill to expand Bitcoin usability

Strike’s recent collaboration with Bitrefill offers users the flexibility to use their Bitcoin for everyday transactions, from purchasing gift cards to topping up mobile credits. Lightning payments app Strike has incorporated an innovative feature, allowing its users to employ their Bitcoin for regular necessities. This development emerges from Strike’s alliance with

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Writer’s Guild strike ends with tentative deal approved, AI key negotiation

The Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) strike is set to officially end as leaders approved a tentative deal with entertainment studios in Hollywood, part of which includes artificial intelligence (AI) usage in the industry.After nearly five months, the strike, which began on May 2, 2023, was pronounced over at 12:01

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How to strike a balance between blockchain transparency and privacy: Nansen CEO

The world may be moving in a direction where people are more comfortable in having their assets and ownership available for everyone to see, according to Alex Svanevik, the CEO of blockchain analytics firm Nansen. In an interview with Cryptox’s Zhiyuan Sun, Svanevik highlighted how a balance between privacy and transparency

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AI proposal sparks conflict in Hollywood as SAG-AFTRA goes on strike

Artificial intelligence (AI) has crept into another arm of Hollywood sending the industry back into an already established debate over its usage as Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)’s chief negotiator, revealed a proposal from Hollywood studios.During a press conference on July 13

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