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Bald eagle 'massaging' its mate? AI deepfakes collide with the laws of the wild

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . AI-generated videos of Big Bear's celebrity bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are racking up millions of views, tricking fans with realistic but invented behaviors like eagle "massages." They're part of a wave of deepfake wildlife videos taking over social media that experts warn may create a false sense of safety around predators and erode the perceived urgency of conservation efforts.


LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Students with computers participate in a summer program at Canoga Park High School in 2022. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Los Angeles Unified is poised to reverse years of promoting classroom technology with restrictions on student screen time.


Woman says chatbot pushed her son to suicide and these 'guardrails' are crucial

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Woman says chatbot pushed her son to suicide and these'guardrails' are crucial ChatGPT is among companion chatbots that minors use that one legislator said Monday could be "extremely dangerous." This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . As the mother of a teen boy who killed himself after using a chatbot, Maria Raine said she was dealing with constant grief.


L.A. teachers union widely expected to announce strike date at massive Wednesday rally

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. L.A. teachers union widely expected to announce strike date at massive Wednesday rally Members of the largest unions representing teachers and nonteachers participate in joint rally at Grand Park in March 2023. The scene will be repeated on Wednesday, with union members once again on the verge of a strike. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .


Oscars security tighter than ever: 1-mile police buffer amid Iran war

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Workers move a decorative replica Oscar statue as preparations are made on the red carpet arrivals area ahead of the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood on Friday. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . It's been more than two decades since the Oscars were celebrated as the United States was launching a war in the Middle East.


A delivery robot battles the elements in West Hollywood, gets support from online fans: 'Go coco, go!'

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. A delivery robot battles the elements in West Hollywood, gets support from online fans: 'Go coco, go!' Coco Robotics describes its delivery bots, pictured in 2023, as being "weather proof" and "engineered for efficient city travel." That description was put to the test during this latest storm. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .


Labor unions urge Gov. Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers to rein in artificial intelligence

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Labor unions urge Gov. Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers to rein in artificial intelligence Lorena Gonzalez, with the California Labor Federation, supports legislation to protect workers from AI. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Labor unions urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to protect workers from AI-driven job losses and workplace surveillance.


Ex-Google engineer convicted of stealing AI trade secrets to benefit China

Los Angeles Times

A federal jury on Thursday convicted Linwei Ding, 38, of seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets after an 11-day trial in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California.


LAPD would delete nearly 12 million body camera videos under proposed policy change

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. A body-worn camera shows the perspective of LAPD officers when arresting a suspect. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . LAPD officials are proposing changes to the department's data retention policy, seeking to purge millions of old records.


After Minneapolis shootings, California moves forward bill allowing lawsuits against federal agents

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Residents confront ICE agents on Atlantic Blvd. in the city of Bell in June. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . SACRAMENTO -- Amid a national uproar over the recent killing of a Minnesota man by immigration agents, the California Senate on Tuesday approved proposed legislation that would make it easier to sue law enforcement officials suspected of violating an individual's constitutional rights.