Marc Andreessen says AI will give rise to a new type of filmmaker: 'That's a reason for profound optimism'

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Legendary investor Marc Andreessen has high hopes for AI's impact on Hollywood.

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  • Marc Andreessen said AI will create a new type of filmmaker in Hollywood.
  • "The filmmaker with no visual skill, or access to a set, or to a camera, or to actors, but with an idea," he said.
  • AI has divided the entertainment industry as it threatens jobs and copyright holders.

Didn't go to film

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Facebook's latest AI feature can scan your phone's camera roll

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A Facebook feature that scans your phone's photo library to make AI collages and edits is now available in North America. Meta tested it earlier this year. It's an opt-in feature, but the company may train its models on your media if you use its AI editing or share the results.

From a user experience perspective, the idea is to help you find "hidden gems" in your library and turn them into

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The US Army's drone surge has limits. A commander says more tech isn't always better.

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Soldiers are adapting to the opportunities and challenges presented by drone warfare.

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  • The US Army is starting to really prioritize integrating drone technology into the force.
  • But not every soldier needs one, a commander argued this week.
  • These systems can be enablers, he said, but they can also be overwhelming.

When it comes to fielding drones in the

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Amex says the rate of new card accounts has doubled since it introduced its pricey new Platinum card

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The mirror design will be available for six months, or as long as supplies last.

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  • Amex said new account acquisitions for its elite Platinum card doubled since a recent revamp.
  • Amex is seeing strong spending among younger cardholders and has geared some perks toward them.
  • Chase said it had its best year for new account acquisitions on its elite card earlier this week.

Not even multi

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Ring's latest partnership allows police to request camera footage through Flock

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Amazon's Ring brand is entering into a new partnership with surveillance company Flock Safety to make it possible for law enforcement to request footage from smart doorbell owners. The move is part of a pivot back to collaborating with police, after Ring spent several years distancing itself and its products from law enforcement agencies.

As part of the partnership, "public safety agencies" using

Meta Ray-Ban Display review: Chunky frames with impressive abilities

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I've been wearing the $800 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses daily for ten days and I'm still a bit conflicted. On one hand, I'm still not entirely comfortable with how they look. I've worn them on the bus, at the office, on walks around my neighborhood and during hangouts with friends. Each time, I'm very aware that I probably look a bit strange.

On the other hand, there's a lot I really like about

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Air traffic controllers say pilots and flight attendants are sending them free food. The shutdown has them working with no pay.

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Air traffic controllers in towers across the US are getting free food delivered from pilots, flight attendants, and others during the government shutdown, when they're not drawing a paycheck.

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  • Airline pilots and flight attendants are sending food to air traffic controllers amid the shutdown.
  • Two working controllers told Business Insider that financial strains are causing stress
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