Hugh Grant attended the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. “Wonka” at the Regency Village Theatre on December 10, 2023. The event was a star-studded affair, with celebrities and industry insiders coming out to support the highly anticipated film.
However, it was Grant’s upcoming movie, “Heretic,” that stole the spotlight. In an unexpected move, the final credits of the film included a message that read, “No generative AI was used in the making of this film.” The directors of the film, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, made it clear that they have concerns about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on society.
In an interview with Variety, the directors expressed their worries about AI technology, with Woods warning that “it might kill us all.” This bold statement has sparked a conversation about the ethical implications of AI in the entertainment industry and beyond.
In other AI-related news, the Biden administration has finalized a rule to block Americans from investing in China-based tech firms that are developing advanced technology, including artificial intelligence. The move is aimed at protecting US interests and preventing the transfer of sensitive technology to potential adversaries.
Meanwhile, Anduril Industries has unveiled two new AI-powered attack drones, the Bolt and Bolt-M, which are designed to enhance military operations with cutting-edge technology. These drones represent the latest advancements in AI technology and are expected to play a crucial role in future military operations.
On the tech front, Apple has announced a series of new Mac products, including a refreshed iMac with the new M4 chip and updated color options. The company has also redesigned accessories like the keyboard, mouse, and trackpad, which now feature USB-C ports. These updates demonstrate Apple’s commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
See also Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s tough Bronx persona is under fresh scrutiny with a resurfaced childhood nickname from her suburban upstate New York upbringing casting doubt on that publicly portrayed image. The progressive champion’s latest spat with President Donald Trump over the Iran strikes again called into question her true upbringing when she declared on X she was a “Bronx girl" to make her a point against the president. The 35-year-old congresswoman wrote in part on X: "I’m a Bronx girl. You should know that we can eat Queens boys for breakfast. Respectfully," she said, referring to the president’s upbringing in Queens as she called for his impeachment over his decision to bypass Congress in authorizing U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Ocasio-Cortez was born in the Bronx but moved to Yorktown – which is nearly an hour outside New York City -- when she was 5 years old and went on to attend Yorktown High School where she graduated in 2007. She was considered an accomplished student there and well thought of by teacher Michael Blueglass, according to a 2018 report by local media outlet Halston Media News. “There, known by students and staff as ‘Sandy,’ she was a member of the Science Research Program taught by Michael Blueglass," the report states. “She was amazing," Blueglass said, per the report. “Aside from her winning one of the top spots and going to the [Intel International Science and Engineering Fair], she was just one of the most amazing presenters in all of the years I've been at Yorktown. Her ability to take complex information and explain it to all different levels of people was fantastic." After high school, Ocasio-Cortez attended Boston University, where she majored in economics and international relations, per the report. Ocasio-Cortez’s “Sandy" nickname — which carries a more suburban and preppy tone — appears to undercut her politically crafted image as a tough, inner-city fighter, one she has portrayed since her famous 2018 congressional campaign where she eventually ousted former 10-terms Congressman Joe Crowley. New York GOP Assemblyman Matt Slater, who now represents Yorktown, added to the scrutiny of Ocasio-Cortez’s persona in the wake of her brash with Trump and released images of Ocasio-Cortez from his high school yearbook. He claimed he and the rising Democratic star attended Yorktown High School at the same time when she was a freshman and he was a senior. "I saw the attacks on the president and her [Ocasio-Cortez] claims that she's a big, tough Bronx girl," said Slater. "To sit there and say that she’s a Bronx girl is just patently ridiculous." "Everybody in our community knows this is just a bold-face lie," said Slater on "Fox & Friends First" last week. "She grew up in Yorktown, she was on my track team." "She's lying about her background, she's lying about her upbringing," Slater claimed. Slater’s post sent social media ablaze and prompted Ocasio-Cortez to respond after an image if her family’s home was posted online. “I’m proud of how I grew up and talk about it all the time," Ocasio-Cortez wrote on X Friday responding to the post. “My mom cleaned houses and I helped. We cleaned tutors’ homes in exchange for SAT prep." “Growing up between the Bronx and Yorktown deeply shaped my views of inequality & it’s a big reason I believe the things I do today!"
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