The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards have been postponed due to strikes led by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, who are seeking better pay in the streaming era. The Television Academy and Fox had looked to move the show to November and January respectively, but no new date has been determined. The strikes have also affected the Daytime and Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which have been moved to October and November respectively.
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The White House has announced an agreement between seven leading AI companies to adhere to industry best practices, known as "voluntary commitments for responsible innovation." The agreement seeks to ensure safety, security and trust for users, as well as transparency about the products and how they are used. This is a major step forward in the regulation of AI technology, and is seen as a sign of the industry's commitment to responsible innovation.
Negotiations between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have broken down, leading to the possibility of a strike by thousands of actors represented by SAG-AFTRA. The union is demanding better pay, improved safety protocols, and more transparency from the studios, as well as residual payments for streaming services. The AMPTP has not yet commented on the situation, but the two sides are likely to continue to negotiate in the coming days.
After a deadline to reach a deal with studios and streaming services passed without an agreement, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has voted unanimously to recommend a strike. If the actors strike, they will join screenwriters on picket lines in a bid to get better terms. The union has not yet announced when the strike will begin, but it is expected to have a major impact on the entertainment industry.
Relatives of the victims of a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York in 2022 have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against social media companies, weapon manufacturers, and gun retailers. The lawsuit, announced by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, seeks damages for the 10 people killed in the attack, as well as for the survivors and the victims’ families. It is a reminder of the need for increased regulation of online platforms and the need to address the proliferation of hate speech and conspiracy theories.
Amazon Prime Day 2023 is offering an 18% discount on the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) smart watch. It has a built-in heart rate monitor, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, and a new crash detection feature that alerts local authorities and your emergency contact. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this great deal and stay connected and active.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the online retailer of using deceptive tactics to enroll consumers into its Prime program without their knowledge and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscription. FTC Chair Lina Khan said Amazon has been "tricking and trapping people into recurring subscriptions without their consent," and the FTC is seeking a court order to stop Amazon from using deceptive tactics and to provide refunds to those affected.
Senator Bernie Sanders has launched an investigation into Amazon's labor practices, citing dangerous and illegal conditions in the company's warehouses. The letter alleged that Amazon's warehouses are "uniquely dangerous" due to physically demanding work and "aggressive productivity quotas," and that Amazon has failed to protect its workers from the coronavirus pandemic. Sanders has been a vocal critic of Amazon in the past, and is calling for the company to raise wages and improve working conditions for its employees.