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Why did Beyonce snub Lizzo? 'Queen Bey' omits her name from ‘Break My Soul’ after shocking lawsuit
Why did Beyonce snub Lizzo? 'Queen Bey' omits her name from ‘Break My Soul’ after shocking lawsuit
The song normally features Lizzo’s name among other icons like Nina Simone, Lauryn Hill and Nicki Minaj
2023-08-03 03:21
Gal Gadot confirms 'Wonder Woman 3' is happening
Gal Gadot confirms 'Wonder Woman 3' is happening
Gal Gadot confirmed (prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike) that "Wonder Woman 3" would be happening.
2023-08-03 03:19
AI could displace jobs and undermine social cohesion, report warns
AI could displace jobs and undermine social cohesion, report warns
Artificial intelligence (AI) could reshape jobs or be used to create conspiracy theories that could cause political instability, according to a document outlining the possible threats facing Ireland. The National Risk Assessment report, which began in 2014, aims to outline economic, security or political risks to Ireland in the coming years, with the aim of informing decisions and to prepare for those possibilities. It also aims to guard against “group think”, and states that it highlighted the risk of Brexit in its 2014 report, and the housing challenge in its 2015 report. In the introduction to the report, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the list of 25 risks range from climate change to newer risks such as the security of Ireland’s energy supply and the proliferation of disruptive technology like AI. The report stated that as disruptive technology trends develop, “these advances create a range of opportunities” but also pose a possibility for malign use. Coastal erosion, which can impact upon infrastructure and human settlement, will accelerate in the coming years National Risk Assessment report It said that disruptive technologies such as AI could cause automation that could “displace or reshape” jobs and sectors, or be used for “malign” purposes. “Generative AI systems, which make the rapid production of content based on a variety of source material (text, moving or still images, computer code) easily available to the public, will bring extraordinary change, but will also pose a challenge for societal resilience, in particular how we counter the harms that could flow from their malicious use. “This could include the use of AI to generate disinformation and misinformation, deepfakes, or conspiracy theories, with the potential to distort markets, undermine cohesion or cause political instability.” It added: “The spread of mis/disinformation, including via social media and other digital platforms, has the potential to undermine the State, the integrity of elections, social cohesion, and the functioning of the economy.” In relation to Northern Ireland, the report said that certain groups with “very limited levels of support” are “intent on disrupting the significant progress” to bring about peace on the island of Ireland. “The risks to Ireland posed by armed conflict, terrorism and hybrid security threats are potentially compounded by our having one of the lowest levels of investment in military and defence capabilities within Europe,” it said. The assessment also stated that Ireland’s housing shortage and pricing issues “are unlikely to rectify themselves over the short term”, with inflation and skilled labour shortages impacting supply. It said that high rent costs create a risk of a “locked-out generation”, and is impacting on homelessness, which is at record high monthly rates. “The housing challenge risks increasing social exclusion and impairing labour mobility,” it said, adding that the growing number of asylum seekers highlighted the “undersupply of appropriate housing and the inflexibility of the sector”. It highlights that climate change is happening at “an accelerating and alarming rate”, and that Ireland needs to urgently “step up” efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of the economy. “…Failure to meet obligations and targets on emissions, energy usage, and renewable energy, set both by the EU and in national legislation, is a risk. “Inertia and resistance to change risks Ireland’s efforts at adaptation and mitigation.” It also highlighted extreme weather events in Ireland such as flooding and extreme temperatures, which have “major” impacts on the environment, people and economy. “Coastal erosion, which can impact upon infrastructure and human settlement, will accelerate in the coming years,” it said. “In this regard, it is notable that much critical infrastructure, such as power stations, wastewater treatment plants, and rail infrastructure can be found along our coastline. “Very significant investment, with associated delivery risks, will be necessary to build climate resilience into flood defences and water management systems, in order to secure communities and the infrastructure they depend on.” The assessment added: “Trade-offs and public expenditure choices will be required.” It also warned that vulnerabilities in global financial markets “have grown more pressing” and highlighted “a wide range of financial vulnerabilities and elevated uncertainty”. It said that Ireland’s post-Brexit relationship with Great Britain “will continue to present challenges”, particularly on trade as the UK moves to introduce checks and controls on imports. It warned that while Ireland is “a strong supporter” of EU enlargement it also poses a risk to cohesion across the bloc and may lead to changes in how the EU operates. The report said that the most extreme risks to Ireland “are outside exclusive national control”, and as a result, international relations, such as Ireland’s EU membership, are important. The development of the National Risk Assessment is overseen by a group of departmental officials and members of relevant agencies, chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach. A proposed list of strategic risks is drafted which is then published for public consultation, which took place from December 7 2022 to February 17 2023. The proposed risks are then reviewed and further considered by Government departments and agencies, and the final draft was considered by government on July 25. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Harry and Meghan ring young online innovators after funding awards James Bulger’s mother condemns ‘disgusting’ AI clips on TikTok of murdered son Police use AI camera van to spot drivers using mobile phones
2023-08-03 01:53
Mud-struck German heavy metal bash slashes attendance
Mud-struck German heavy metal bash slashes attendance
The world's biggest heavy metal music festival starting in northern Germany on Wednesday was forced to cap attendance after heavy rains turned its outdoor...
2023-08-02 22:47
Taylor Swift rewards her Eras Tour truck drivers with $100,000 bonus each
Taylor Swift rewards her Eras Tour truck drivers with $100,000 bonus each
Taylor Swift has reportedly expressed her gratitude to the truck drivers working on her Eras Tour by giving each of them a $100,000 bonus. The 33-year-old singer is currently on her record-breaking tour which has earned an estimated $300 million in gross revenue, as per Pollstar. Last year, Billboard estimated that Swift's tour would gross $590 million over the course of 52 tour dates. With this huge financial success, Swift has used the fortune to reward her truckers who are responsible for transporting her equipment and staging around the country. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Each of the 50 truck drivers were given $100,000 each ahead of Swift's show in Santa Clara on Saturday, which adds up to $5 million in total for the "end-of-the-tour" bonuses, both TMZ and Entertainment Tonight reported. Plus, bonuses were also handed out to other people on her tour crew such as her band members, dancers, lighting and sound technicians, caterers and others. Though the amount paid to the other members remains unclear, TMZ reported that it was a "very generous amount." Altogether it is thought that The Eras tour could be the highest-grossing tour of all time, earning a massive $1 billion in sales. It's been a record-breaking year for Swift who also became the first woman to have four albums in the top 10 of the Billboard charts. She also became the first female artist in history to surpass 93 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Elsewhere, tickets for Swift's Eras Tour LA shows are on sale for $11,000, while the singer also sparked a meme frenzy with an August post. 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.
2023-08-02 21:51
Hail Bigger Than Baseballs Reveals Green Energy’s Climate Risk
Hail Bigger Than Baseballs Reveals Green Energy’s Climate Risk
The Scottsbluff solar farm in western Nebraska was built to withstand most hailstones. But the icy pellets that
2023-08-02 21:20
Broadway star Phillipa Soo is working on picture book about her childhood stage fright
Broadway star Phillipa Soo is working on picture book about her childhood stage fright
Broadway star Phillipa Soo has not forgotten her childhood stage fright
2023-08-02 20:15
Sydney Sweeney shares sweet rare footage of Angus Cloud in tribute to co-star
Sydney Sweeney shares sweet rare footage of Angus Cloud in tribute to co-star
Sydney Sweeney has shared rare camera roll footage of Angus Cloud as she paid tribute to her Euphoria co-star following the news of his passing. The clip, posted to Instagram, shows Cloud holding up a lighter and dancing to Alicia Keys' 'Empire State Of Mind'. "This heartache is real and I wish we could've had one more hug and 711 run. All my love is with you," she wrote. Cloud passed away on Monday (31 July) aged 25. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-08-02 19:49
Bruce Springsteen is wanted to share the stage with music maestro André Rieu
Bruce Springsteen is wanted to share the stage with music maestro André Rieu
André Rieu would love to perform The Boss' hits onstage in his hometown of Maastricht.
2023-08-02 19:29
Biden administration split over ethanol's role in aviation fuel subsidy program
Biden administration split over ethanol's role in aviation fuel subsidy program
By Jarrett Renshaw, Stephanie Kelly and Leah Douglas The Biden administration is divided over whether to grant a
2023-08-02 19:27
James Blunt announces new album Who We Used To Be - whilst 'locked in a cupboard'
James Blunt announces new album Who We Used To Be - whilst 'locked in a cupboard'
James Blunt is back with the new song 'Beside You' from his forthcoming LP 'Who We Used To Be'.
2023-08-02 19:20
Biden's Climate Law Only Halves US Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050: Study
Biden's Climate Law Only Halves US Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050: Study
US President Joe Biden’s signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, could slash US greenhouse gas emissions in
2023-08-02 19:20
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