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'Artists should have a choice.' WME opts clients out of Sora update as AI anxiety deepens - Los Angeles Times
Major Hollywood talent agency WME opts all of its clients out of the latest update for OpenAI's text-to-video tool Sora. The move comes as actors have been increasingly concerned about AI's impact on job opportunities.
NBCUniversal, YouTube TV mend rift with new distribution deal - Los Angeles Times
The Google-owned company reached an agreement with NBCUniversal, which boasts such programming as "Sunday Night Football." YouTube TV wanted to avoid a blackout that would have provoked the ire of some of its 10 million customers.
Maui vacations, luxury watches: Wine buyer at major California grocery chain accused of taking bribes - Los Angeles Times
Newport Beach resident Patrick Briones, who worked as an assistant sales manager for wines at Albertsons, faces charges of commercial bribery and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
UCLA forecasts 'stagflation-lite' economy with higher inflation and unemployment - Los Angeles Times
The UCLA Anderson Forecast released Wednesday predicts economic growth will slow next quarter as the costs of the Trump administration's tariffs fully take hold, leading to a 'stagflation-lite' scenario.
Could paying construction workers more help rebuild L.A.? - Los Angeles Times
Supporters of boosting construction workers' minimum wage argue it is necessary to protect construction workers in the residential sector, who are often non-union, foreign-born, and hired through multilayered contracting that makes them more vulnerable to exploitation.
Tech companies under pressure as California governor weighs AI bills - Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has vetoed AI legislation in the past, faces a decision over whether to approve or reject the AI bills lawmakers passed this year amid safety concerns parents have raised about AI chatbots.