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SoundCloud updates AI policy following backlash

ADVERTISEMENTFollowing controversy over a quiet update to the terms of use that seemed to permit the content uploaded to the streamer being used to train AI, SoundCloud has updated its AI policy.  Futurism had previously reported that SoundCloud “quietly” updated its terms and conditions in February 2024 in which users were “explicitly agreeing” by using the platform

Italian feminist designer Maria Grazia Chiuri leaves Dior

ADVERTISEMENTThe revolution in the European fashionworld continues. After the arrival of Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia at Gucci and Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga, as well as the departure of Donatella Versace, who sold the historic brand to the Prada group, a new change of chair has been announced by Dior today.Italian artistic director Maria Grazia Chiri

Kevin Costner sued over unscripted rape scene in ‘Horizon’

ADVERTISEMENTA stunt performer on the film Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 is suing actor / director Kevin Costner, alleging that she was forced to perform an unscripted rape scene without proper protocols.Devyn LaBella was the lead stunt double for Ella Hunt, who played the role of Juliette in the Horizon films - Costner’s self-funded westerns.

HBO unveils newcomers as leads for Harry Potter TV series

ADVERTISEMENTHBO has revealed the three new young actors who will play the much coveted lead roles in the new Harry Potter television series, one of the most eagerly anticipated for years.After a long, extraordinary worldwide search for British children aged between 9 and 11, Dominic McLaughlin has been cast as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will

Iran’s Jafar Panahi wins for Palme d’Or for ‘It Was Just an Accident’

ADVERTISEMENTCannes has awarded its top prize, the Palme d'Or, to the Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident.The win continues an extraordinary run for indie distributor Neon, which has now backed the last six Palme d'Or winners. Neon picked up It Was Just an Accident for North American distribution after its Cannes premiere, following

Africa Day: celebrating the continent’s heritage and future

ADVERTISEMENTThe history of Africa Day is deeply rooted in the liberation movements that marked the 20th century. The starting point was in 1958, when the Congress of African States was held for the first time, a historic gathering where representatives from various countries across the continent came together with an unwavering determination: to free themselves

Back to business: Kai Cenat to open ‘Streamer University’ for creators

ADVERTISEMENT"Streamer University" is a project for aspiring content creators, founded by American streamer Kai Cenat, the most-subscribed streamer on Twitch. In recent years, he's become a global internet celebrity, known for coining viral catchphrases like “rizz.” The term, which is internet slang for charisma, even became so popular that Oxford University Press named it the

Photographer and environmentalist Sebastião Salgado dies aged 81

ADVERTISEMENTBrazilian photographer and environmentalist Sebastião Salgado, known for his award-winning images of nature and humanity, has died at age 81.Instituto Terra, which was founded by him and his wife, confirmed the information on Friday but did not provide more details on the circumstances of Salgado's death or where it took place."Sebastião was more than one

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Miss World 2025 crowned amid new exploitation claims

ADVERTISEMENTThe 72nd Miss World beauty pageant was held this weekend in India and Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World.Chuangsri topped a field of 108 contestants in the contest held in India’s southern Hyderabad city on Saturday.Hasset Dereje Admassu of Ethiopia was the first runner-up in the competition.Chuangsri received her crown from last

SoundCloud updates AI policy following backlash

ADVERTISEMENTFollowing controversy over a quiet update to the terms of use that seemed to permit the content uploaded to the streamer being used to train AI, SoundCloud has updated its AI policy.  Futurism had previously reported that SoundCloud “quietly” updated its terms and conditions in February 2024 in which users were “explicitly agreeing” by using the platform
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