KKR sells industrial properties worth over $560 million
U.S. private-equity firm KKR said on Monday it has completed the sale of an industrial property portfolio of
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Tom Hanks claims an AI version of him was used in a dental plan advert without his consent
Tom Hanks has warned fans to "beware" of a new advert in which he apparently stars. The Hollywood actor revealed that while the "man" in the ad may look like him, it's all just a trick of artificial intelligence. Hanks has previously been vocal with his concerns about AI and how it might make use of famous figures. Now, it seems his concerns were valid. In a post to Instagram, Hank shared a screenshot of the ad, with overlaid text reading: “BEWARE!! There’s a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it.” It comes amid the ongoing strikes in Hollywood in which both actors and writers have expressed concerns about AI and its potential impact on their jobs. Speaking on British comedian Adam Buxton’s podcast, recorded on 18 April, days before the Hollywood writers’ strike began, Hanks discussed the use of AI in the industry. “We saw this coming. We saw that there was going to be this ability to take zeros and ones inside a computer and turn it into a face and a character," he explained. "Now that has only grown a billionfold since then, and we see it everywhere. “I can tell you that there [are] discussions going on in all of the guilds, all of the agencies, and all of the legal firms to come up with the legal ramifications of my face and my voice – and everybody else’s – being our intellectual property. “Right now if I wanted to, I could get together and pitch a series of seven movies that would star me in them in which I would be 32 years old from now until kingdom come. Anybody can now recreate themselves at any age they are by way of AI or deepfake technology.” He added that he was concerned his likeness could be used in the future after he’s gone. Hanks said: “I could be hit by a bus tomorrow, and that’s it, but performances can go on and on and on and on. And outside of the understanding that it’s been done with AI or deepfake, there’ll be nothing to tell you that it’s not me and me alone. “And it’s going to have some degree of lifelike quality. That’s certainly an artistic challenge, but it’s also a legal one.” The US writers’ strike ended last week after five months, following an agreement being reached between The Writers Guild of America and the major Hollywood studios. However, the actors’ strike remains ongoing. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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Liverpool and Bayern Munich scout Brazilian defender Lucas Beraldo
Liverpool are among a number of European clubs tracking Brazilian starlet Lucas Beraldo.
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Mauricio Pochettino reveals Marc Cucurella plans following failed Man Utd move
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has revealed his plans for Marc Cucurella, who came close to leaving for Manchester United on loan in the summer.
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Taylor Swift melts Swifties hearts with adorable hug she shared with Donna Kelce as they watched Travis Kelce play
Swifties loved Taylor Swift's sweet one-armed hug, tucking the much shorter Donna Kelce to her side, as they watched Travis play
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Yerbaé Welcomes Baltimore Ravens Coach Anthony Weaver to Its Team of Investors
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Pita Pit™ Launches Contest in Collaboration With Marvel Studios’ the Marvels to Celebrate the Film Release in Theatres November 10th
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BeautyHealth Brings Hydrafacial Syndeo to New Cowshed Spas at Soho House Location in the U.S.
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First on CNN: Fulton County DA subpoenas former NY police commissioner to testify at first trial, and he wants immunity
The Fulton County district attorney's office has issued a subpoena to former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik to testify in the first trial later this month in the case stemming from election subversion plots in Georgia, according to his lawyer.
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Newcastle vs PSG - Champions League: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction
Previewing Newcastle's blockbuster Champions League encounter against PSG on Wednesday night. Includes how to watch on TV, live stream and score prediction.
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13 Hallmark Christmas Movie Locations You Can Visit
Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas kicks off on Friday, October 20. Here are some film locations to visit to get in the holiday spirit.
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Evil Genius Games sues Netflix over ‘Rebel Moon’ game creation
After allegedly creating a tabletop role-playing game set in the world of Zack Snyder’s upcoming ‘Rebel Moon’ film, Evil Genius Games is taking legal action against Netflix over the alleged “wrongful termination” of a contract for its creation.
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