Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Park Chan-wook is one of the most distinctive voices in modern cinema, known for the visually striking and morally complex Vengeance Trilogy. From his early commercial failures to the international triumph of JSA and Old Boy, his films reflect a deep fascination with human cruelty, guilt, and the possibility of redemption. This article traces his evolution from a philosophy student to a Cannes-winning director who never stops questioning what it means to be human.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Chinese AI platforms are paying people to license their faces for AI-generated films and ads. Participants can earn between $15 and $700, depending on usage and terms. The model aims to reduce unauthorized deepfakes but raises concerns about data security and control. With over 95% of recent Chinese microdramas using AI, face licensing is rapidly growing.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta has begun removing Instagram videos recorded with Ray-Ban smart glasses when they are used to harass or exploit strangers, with repeat offenders facing account bans. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said such content is no longer welcome, and two creators with over a million followers each have already had accounts removed. The move highlights growing concerns about discreet, AI-powered wearable cameras and how they blur the line between public recording and digital harassment.
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Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Cisco warns that legacy networks are built for human clicks, not persistent AI agents. At Cisco Connect 2026 Singapore, leaders discussed how agentic AI demands zero-trust security, observability, and new workforce training. The company is using frontier AI to defend enterprises and open-sourcing tools to secure agentic systems.
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Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI has transformed enterprise IT demand for high-density compute, forcing CIOs to rethink sustainability targets. The article explains how to ground those targets in operational reality, move beyond market-based carbon accounting, and avoid premature hardware refresh cycles. It also covers why verifiable lifecycle management is becoming a competitive differentiator.
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Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Data and IT leaders need more than ROI to succeed with AI initiatives, according to experts at a major data and analytics summit. Organisations should set clear ambitions, manage unpredictable costs, and build strong governance to navigate the AI era. Foundational investments in data management, talent and culture remain central to delivering business value.
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Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Arcjet CEO David Mytton argues that AI coding agents are flooding security teams with findings, making vulnerability detection cheap. However, remediation still requires experienced engineers to understand application behavior, select the right fix, and verify the exploit path is gone. He warns that measuring success by the volume of AI-generated findings will only lengthen remediation queues.
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Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new podcast series marking America's 250th anniversary is asking citizens what the next 250 years should hold. This week, host Joanna Coles and Yale leadership expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld examine the future of American education, from AI to policy debates. The conversation invites public predictions and questions for possible on-air responses. Here's what to know about the episode and how to join.
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Aug 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Yuja Wang continues to expand the boundaries of piano performance. At the 2025 Festival de Montpellier, she appeared as soloist and conductor with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. The program ranged from Beethoven and Stravinsky to Kapustin and Tchaikovsky. This article explores her career, collaborations, and ever-growing repertoire.
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