"You actually didnt save any money because now I hate you, now I dont ever want to buy a Skechers shoe again."Shoe, HissFootwear brand Skechers has been accused of lazily using generative AI for a full-page ad that appeared in the December issue of Vogue.In a now-viral TikTok video, a vlogger who goes by the moniker polishlaurapalmer drew attention to the illustrated artwork."I look at the drawing for two more seconds and Im like oh thats AI," she said.The ad bears all the typical hallmarks of generative AI, from garbled faces in the background to illegible text. Even one of the two models' dresses is seemingly coming apart for no reason.Worst of all, when Fortune reached out to Skechers over its brazen misuse of the tech, the company didn't respond. Futurism has also reached out for comment.The incident highlights just how much of a lightning rod the use of generative AI has become, with public sentiment turning squarely against it.That negative reaction comes when profitable companies resort to cheaply produced and inherently derivative marketing, often at the cost of paying human artists who, in this case, would likely do a far better job.Sneaker SuspicionSkechers is far from the only company that's come under fire for the use of AI. Last month, the Coca-Cola Company released a holiday ad that critics said defiledits august tradition of artistically-minded advertisements with uninspired AI slop.A July study found that even just including the words "artificial intelligence" in product marketing is a major turn-off for consumers, suggesting a growing backlash.In her video, polishlaurapalmer argued that these marketing tactics will only backfire in the long run."I wish people who use AI for art understand that now I hate this," she said. "You actually didnt save any money because now I hate you, now I dont ever want to buy a Skechers shoe again.""As someone in advertising, it's getting bad," one commenter wrote. "Literally have fights explaining how bad AI is and everyone just wants the cheapest/quickest option with no regard for quality."Perhaps most ironically, the women depicted in the ad aren't even shown wearing the sneakers Skechers is trying to push."It doesn't even make sense to me," one Redditor wrote. "They portray two women. Both made to appear 'high end'. Apparently both too good to wear the shoe being advertised because the shoe is only shown in the corner.""Ok they saved a bit of money, now theyve devalued themselves and shown how little they care about quality," another user wrote. "Its pathetic."But given the astronomical amounts of money still being poured into AI, the trend is likely to continue, despite rapidly shifting sentiment among consumers.More on generative AI: Study Finds Consumers Are Actively Turned Off by Products That Use AIShare This Article

"Our hearts go out to Suchirs loved ones during this difficult time."DOASoon after blowing the whistle on OpenAI's alleged use of copyrighted material in its training data, one of its former researchers was found dead of an apparent suicide.In a statement toCNBC, a spokesperson for the firm said that OpenAI was "devastated" to hear of the untimely passing of its former employee Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old who died in his San Francisco apartment in recent weeks."We are devastated to learn of this incredibly sad news today," the firm told CNBC, "and our hearts go out to Suchirs loved ones during this difficult time."According to the Bay Area's Mercury News which, along with the New York Times, is suing OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement Balaji's body was found on November 26 after someone requested a wellness check at his apartment. While it's unclear who made the call or why they put in the request, authorities currently believe there was "no evidence of foul play" and that his death was indeed a suicide.Still, the youthful whistleblower's body was found almost exactly a monthafter the NYT published his allegations, which include Balaji's claim that his job was essentially hoovering up copyrighted material to train OpenAI's models without the consent of its creators.Silicon Valley'dA native of Cupertino, California, the Silicon Valley town that hosts Apple's headquarters, Balaji fell in love with AI after learning about a Google DeepMind neural network that hadmastered the ancient Chinese game "Go.""I thought that AI was a thing that could be used to solve unsolvable problems, like curing diseases and stopping aging," he told the NYT. "I thought we could invent some kind of scientist that could help solve them."After matriculating at UC Berkeley, the young man became one of the lucky grads at his alma mater who got the chance to work at OpenAI in 2020. A few years in, he began working to train the still-unreleased GPT-4 large language model (LLM).Although the material he was feeding into it was copyrighted, he and his colleagues thought of it more as a "research project" despite the company's for-profit status an assessment he later came to believe wasn't right.Eventually, Balaji determined that the material he was feeding into GPT-4 was not "fair use" after all and said as much on his personal blog. He left OpenAI this August because, as he said, "If you believe what I believe, you have to just leave the company."It's impossible to know what was going on in Balaji's mind when he died. Nevertheless, his death casts a pall over the firm, which has in the last year become the subject of ample media drama as its technology and its client roster gets more and more powerful.More on ex-OpenAI-ers: AI Safety Researcher Quits OpenAI, Saying Its Trajectory Alarms HerShare This Article

Dec 16, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalvertising / Threat IntelligenceCybersecurity researchers have shed light on a previously undocumented aspect associated with ClickFix-style attacks that hinge on taking advantage of a single ad network service as part of a malvertising-driven information stealer campaign dubbed DeceptionAds."Entirely reliant on a single ad network for propagation, this campaign showcases the core mechanisms of malvertising delivering over 1 million daily 'ad impressions' [in the last ten days] and causing thousands of daily victims to lose their accounts and money through a network of 3,000+ content sites funneling traffic," Nati Tal, head of Guardio Labs, said in a report shared with The Hacker News.The campaigns, as documented by several cybersecurity companies in recent months, involve directing visitors of pirated movie sites and others to bogus CAPTCHA verification pages that instruct them to copy and execute a Base64-encoded PowerShell command, ultimately leading to the deployment of information stealers like Lumma.The attacks are no longer confined to a single actor, with Proofpoint recently stating that multiple "unattributed" threat clusters have embraced the clever social engineering approach to deliver remote access trojans, stealers, and even post-exploitation frameworks such as Brute Ratel C4.Guardio Labs said it was able to trace the origins of the campaign to Monetag, a platform that claims to offer several ad formats to "monetize websites, social traffic, Telegram Mini Apps," with threat actors also leveraging services like BeMob ad-tracking to cloak their malicious intent. Monetag is also tracked by Infoblox under the names Vane Viper and Omnatuor.The campaign effectively boils down to this: website owners (i.e., threat actors) register with Monetag, after which traffic is redirected to a Traffic Distribution System (TDS) operated by the malvertising ad network, ultimately taking visitors to the CAPTCHA verification page."By supplying a benign BeMob URL to Monetag's ad management system instead of the direct fake captcha page, the attackers leveraged BeMob's reputation, complicating Monetag's content moderation efforts," Tal explained. "This BeMob TDS finally redirects to the malicious CAPTCHA page, hosted on services like Oracle Cloud, Scaleway, Bunny CDN, EXOScale, and even Cloudflare's R2."Following responsible disclosure, Monetag has removed over 200 accounts linked to the threat actor. BeMob, in a similar effort, removed the accounts that were used for cloaking. That said, there are signs that the campaign has resumed again as of December 5, 2024.The findings once again highlight the need for content moderation and robust account validation to prevent fake registrations."From deceptive publisher sites offering pirated or clickbait content to complex redirect chains and cloaking techniques, this campaign underscores how ad networks, designed for legitimate purposes, can be weaponized for malicious activities," Tal said."The result is a fragmented chain of responsibilities, with ad networks, publishers, ad statistics services, and hosting providers each playing a role yet often avoiding accountability."Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

A Serbian journalist had his phone first unlocked by a Cellebrite tool and subsequently compromised by a previously undocumented spyware codenamed NoviSpy, according to a new report published by Amnesty International."NoviSpy allows for capturing sensitive personal data from a target's phone after infection and provides the ability to turn on the phone's microphone or camera remotely," the company said in an 87-page technical report.An analysis of forensic evidence points to the spyware installation occurring when the phone belonging to independent journalist Slavia Milanov was in the hands of the Serbian police during his detention in early 2024.Some of the other targets included youth activist Nikola Risti, environmental activist Ivan Milosavljevi Buki, and an unnamed activist from Krokodil, a Belgrade-based organization promoting dialogue and reconciliation in the Western Balkans.The development marks one of the first known instances where two disparate highly invasive technologies were used in combination to facilitate snooping and the exfiltration of sensitive data.NoviSpy, in particular, is engineered to harvest various kinds of information from compromised phones, including screenshots of all actions on the phone, targets' locations, audio and microphone recordings, files, and photos. It's installed using the Android Debug Bridge (adb) command-line utility and manifests in the form of two applications -NoviSpyAdmin (com.serv.services), which requests extensive permissions to collect call logs, SMS messages, contact lists, and record audio through the microphoneNoviSpyAccess (com.accesibilityservice), which abuses Android's accessibility services to stealthily collect screenshots from email accounts and messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp, exfiltrate files, track location, and activate cameraExactly who developed NoviSpy is currently not known, although Amnesty told 404 Media that it could have either been built in-house by Serbian authorities or acquired from a third-party. Development of the spyware is said to have been ongoing since at least 2018."Together, these tools provide the state with an enormous capability to gather data both covertly, as in the case of spyware, and overtly, through the unlawful and illegitimate use of Cellebrite mobile phone extraction technology," Amnesty International noted.The non-governmental organization further noted that the Serbian Security Information Agency (BIA) has been publicly linked to the procurement of spyware tools since at least 2014, using various offerings such as FinFisher's FinSpy, Intellexa's Predator, and NSO Group's Pegasus to covertly spy on protest organizers, journalists and civil society leaders.In a statement shared with the Associated Press, Serbia's police characterized the report as "absolutely incorrect" and that "the forensic tool is used in the same way by other police forces around the world."Responding to the findings, Israeli company Cellebrite said it's investigating the claims of misuse of its tools and that it would take appropriate measures, including terminating its relationship with relevant agencies, if they are found to be in violation of its end-user agreement.In tandem, the research also uncovered a zero-day privilege escalation exploit used by Cellebrite's universal forensic extraction device (UFED) a software/system that allows law enforcement agencies to unlock and gain access to data stored on mobile phones to gain elevated access to a Serbian activist's device.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-43047 (CVSS score: 7.8), is a user-after-free bug in Qualcomm's Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Service (adsprpc) that could lead to "memory corruption while maintaining memory maps of HLOS memory." It was patched by the chipmaker in October 2024.Google, which initiated a "broader code review process" following the receipt of kernel panic logs generated by the in-the-wild (ITW) exploit earlier this year, said it discovered a total of six vulnerabilities in the adsprpc driver, including CVE-2024-43047."Chipset drivers for Android are a promising target for attackers, and this ITW exploit represents a meaningful real-world example of the negative ramifications that the current third-party vendor driver security posture poses to end-users," Seth Jenkins of Google Project Zero said."A system's cybersecurity is only as strong as its weakest link, and chipset/GPU drivers represent one of the weakest links for privilege separation on Android in 2024."The development comes as the European arm of the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), alongside other civil society organizations such as Access Now and Amnesty International, sent a letter to the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, calling for prioritizing action against abuse of commercial surveillance tools.It also follows a recent report from Lookout about how law enforcement authorities in Mainland China are using a lawful intercept tool codenamed EagleMsgSpy to gather a wide range of information from mobile devices after having gained physical access to them.Earlier this month, the Citizen Lab further revealed that the Russian government detained a man for donating money to Ukraine and implanted spyware, a trojanized version of a call recorder app, on his Android phone before releasing him.Found this article interesting? 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How do operational needs compare with organizations ambitions when it comes to using the cloud? Do plans for the cloud get ahead of what companies need?

Lisa Morgan, Freelance WriterDecember 16, 202411 Min ReadDubo via Alamy StockAs the competitive landscape changes and the mix of cloud services available continues to grow, organizations are moving deeper into the cloud to stay competitive. Many are adopting a cloud-first strategy.Organizations are adopting more advanced, integrated cloud strategies that include multi-cloud environments and expanded services such as platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS), says Bryant Robinson, principal consultant at management consulting firm Sendero Consulting. This shift is driven by increasing demands for flexibility, scalability, and the need to support emerging technologies such as remote collaboration, real-time data processing and AI-powered diagnostics.Recent surges in cyberattacks have also accelerated these changes, highlighting the need for adaptable digital infrastructure to ensure continuity of business processes, enhance user accessibility, and protect sensitive customer data.Companies that are succeeding with cloud adoption are investing in improved security frameworks, focusing on interoperability, and leveraging cloud-native tools to build scalable applications, says Robinson. In addition, certain industries have to prioritize technology with regulation and compliance mechanisms that add a level of complexity. Within healthcare, for example, regulations like HIPAA are [considered] and prioritized through implementing secure data-sharing practices across cloud environments.Related:However, some organizations struggle with managing multi-cloud complexity and the resulting inability to access, share, and seamlessly use data across those environments. Organizations may also lack the in-house expertise needed to implement and operationalize cloud platforms effectively, leading to the inefficient use of resources and potential security risks.Organizations should develop a clear, long-term cloud strategy that aligns with organizational goals, focusing on interoperability, scalability, and security. Prioritize upskilling IT teams to manage cloud environments effectively and invest in disaster recovery and cybersecurity solutions to protect sensitive customer data, says Robinson. Embrace multi-cloud approaches for flexibility, simplifying management with automation and centralized control systems. Finally, select cloud vendors with a strong track record and expertise in supporting compliance within heavily regulated environments.Following are more trends driving cloud service shifts.1. InnovationPreviously, the demand for cloud data services was largely driven by flexibility, convenience and cost, but Emma McGrattan, CTO at Actian, a division of HCL Software, has seen a dramatic shift in how cloud data services are leveraged to accelerate innovation.Related:AI and ML use cases, specifically a desire to deliver on GenAI initiatives, are causing organizations to rethink their traditional approach to data and use cloud data services to provide a shortcut to seamless data integration, efficient orchestration, accelerated data quality, and effective governance, says McGrattan. [The] successful companies understand the importance of investing in data preparation, governance, and management to prepare for GenAI-ready data. They also understand that high-quality data is essential, not only for success but also to mitigate the reputational and financial risks associated with inaccurate AI-driven decisions, including the very real danger of automating actions based on AI hallucinations.The advantages of embracing these data trends include accelerated insights, enhanced customer experiences, and significant gains in operational efficiency. However, substantial challenges persist. Data integration across diverse systems remains a complex undertaking, and the scarcity of skilled data professionals presents a significant hurdle. Furthermore, keeping pace with the relentless acceleration of technological advancements demands continuous adaptation and learning. Successfully navigating these challenges requires sound data governance.Related:My advice is to focus on encouraging data literacy across the organization and to foster a culture of data curiosity, says McGrattan. I believe the most successful companies will be staffed with teams fluent in the language of data and empowered to ask questions of the data, explore trends, and uncover insights without encountering complexity or fearing repercussions for challenging the status quo. It is this curiosity that will lead to breakthrough insights and innovation because it pushes people to go beyond surface-level metrics.2. Cloud computing applicationsMost organizations are building modern cloud computing applications to enable greater scalability while reducing cost and consumption costs. Theyre also more focused on the security and compliance of cloud systems and how providers are validating and ensuring data protection.Their main focus is really around cost, but a second focus would be whether providers can meet or exceed their current compliance requirements, says Will Milewski, SVP of cloud infrastructure and operations at content management solution provider Hyland. Customers across industries are very cost-conscious. They want technology thats good, safe and secure at a much cheaper rate.Providers are shifting to more now container-based or server-free workloads to control cost because they allow providers to scale up to meet the needs of customer activity while also scaling back when systems are not heavily utilized.You want to unload as many apps as possible to vendors whose main role is to service those apps. That hasnt changed. What has changed is how much theyre willing to spend on moving forward on their digital transformation objectives, says Milewski.3. Artificial intelligence and machine learningTheres a fundamental shift in cloud adoption patterns, driven largely by the emergence of AI and ML capabilities. Unlike previous cycles focused primarily on infrastructure migration, organizations are now having to balance traditional cloud ROI metrics with strategic technology bets, particularly around AI services. According to Kyle Campos, chief technology and product officer at cloud management platform provider CloudBolt Software, this evolution is being catalyzed by two major forces: First, cloud providers are aggressively pushing AI capabilities as key differentiators rather than competing on cost or basic services. Second, organizations are realizing that cloud strategy decisions today have more profound implications for future innovation capabilities than ever before.The most successful organizations are maintaining disciplined focus on cloud ROI while exploring AI capabilities. Theyre treating AI services as part of their broader cloud fabric rather than isolated initiatives, ensuring that investments align with actual business value rather than just chasing the next shiny object, says Campos. [However,] many organizations are falling into the trap of making strategic cloud provider commitments based on current AI capabilities without fully understanding the long-term implications. Were seeing some get burned by premature all-in strategies, reminiscent of early cloud adoption mistakes. Theres also a tendency to underestimate the importance of maintaining optionality in this rapidly evolving landscape.4. Global collaboration and remote workMore organizations are embracing global collaboration and remote work, and they are facing an unprecedented quantity of data to manage.Companies are recognizing that with the exponential growth of data, the status quo for their IT stack cant accommodate their evolving performance, scalability and budget requirements. Both large enterprises and agile, innovative SMBs are seeking new ways to manage their data, and they understand that cloud services enable the future and accelerate business, says Colby Winegar, CEO at cloud storage company Storj. The companies on the leading edge are trying to incorporate non-traditional architectures and tools to deliver new services at lower cost without compromising on performance, security or ultimately, their customers experience.Some companies are struggling to adapt traditional IT infrastructure to future IT requirements when many of those solutions just cant accommodate burgeoning data growth and sustainability, legal and regulatory requirements. Other companies are facing data lock-ins.5. Business requirementsMost of todays enterprises have adopted hybrid cloud and multi-cloud strategies to avoid vendor lock-in and to optimize their utilization of cloud resources.The need for flexibility, cost control, and improved security are some factors driving this movement. Businesses are realizing various workloads could function better on various platforms, which helps to maximize efficiency and save expenses, says Roy Benesh, chief technology officer and co-founder of eSIMple, an eSIM offering.However, managing cloud costs is a challenge for many companies and some lack the security they need to minimize the potential for data breaches and non-compliance. There are also lingering issues with integrating new cloud services with current IT infrastructure.It is vital to start with a well-defined strategy that involves assessing present requirements and potential expansion. Cost and security management will be aided by the implementation of strong governance and monitoring mechanisms, says Benesh. Meanwhile, staff members can fully exploit cloud technology if training is invested in, resulting in optimization.6. Operational improvementCloud was initially adopted for cost efficiency, though many enterprises learned the hard way that cloud costs need to be constantly monitored and managed. Todays companies are increasingly using cloud for greater agility, innovation, to be closer to customers, ensure business continuity and reduce overall risk.Companies are getting it right when they invest in [a] cloud-native approach including design, deployment and operational processes while automating infrastructure management, enhancing cloud security and using data to drive decisions, says Sanjay Macwan, CIO/CISO at cloud communications company Vonage. These steps make operations more efficient and secure. However, challenges arise when decision-makers underestimate the complexity of managing multiple cloud environments. Why does this matter? Because it often leads to inefficient use of resources, security gaps and spiraling costs that hurt long-term strategic goals.To stay ahead, businesses must remain adaptable and resilient.My advice is to take a cloud-smart approach. This means balancing innovation with a strong governance framework. Invest in solutions for cloud cost optimization and implement comprehensive security measures from the start, says Macwan. This is crucial to staying ahead of security and cost management issues to ensure that your cloud strategy remains sustainable and effective while capturing full innovation agility that the cloud can offer. Train your teams to handle these complex environments, and always prioritize a design that is both secure and resilient.7. Performance, security and costMany organizations have questioned whether their wholesale migrations to cloud were worth it. Common concerns include security, performance and cost which has driven the move to hybrid cloud. Instead of going back to the old way of doing things, they want to take the lessons learned in public cloud and apply them on premises.Performance, security, and cost concerns are driving change. As cloud has become more popular, its also become more expensive. [Workload security] is now a bigger concern than ever, especially with modern speculative execution attacks at the CPU level. Lastly, some applications need to be physically close for latency and/or bandwidth reasons, says Kenny Van Alstyne, CTO at private cloud infrastructure company SoftIron. [M]igrating back to the legacy way of doing on-premises infrastructure will lead to the desire to move back to cloud again. To succeed and be accepted, on-premises must be managed as if it were your own cloud.One reason private cloud is gaining popularity is because organizations can gain the efficiencies of cloud, while maintaining control over cost, performance and security on-prem, assuming they have the prerequisite knowledge and experience to succeed or the help necessary to avoid common pitfalls.8. Specific workload requirementsOrganizations deploying AI at scale are discovering that while traditional cloud infrastructure performs work well for general-purpose compute workloads, it presents challenges for AI operations, such as the unpredictable availability of GPUs, prohibitive at-scale costs, the operational complexity of energy-dense workloads and performance bottlenecks in storage and networking. Complicating matters further, edge inferencing, initially touted as a darling AI deployment model, has been deprioritized by global telecommunications carriers due to 5Gs underwhelming commercial returns.Large language models demand high-performance storage systems capable of sustaining consistent, high-throughput data flows to keep pace with GPU processing speeds. While traditional cloud storage [and] enterprise SAN deployments work well for many use cases, AI training often requires vast sequential bandwidth to manage reduction operations effectively. Storage limitations can bottleneck training times and lead to costly delays, says Brennen Smith, head of infrastructure at cloud computing platform provider RunPod. While building these specialized systems in-house reduces overall [operating expenses], this requires deep internal architectural knowledge and is capital-intensive, further complicated by Nvidias release cadence, which is rendering GPUs outdated before their full depreciation cycle.These dynamics are leading to a different type of hybrid strategy, one thats using resources for what they do best. This includes combining public cloud, AI/ML-specific cloud offerings and on-premises infrastructure.9. Healthcare agilityHealthcare organizations made the same mistake many enterprises did: they started with lifting and shifting infrastructure to the cloud that was essentially recreating their on-premises environment in a cloud setting. While this provided some benefits, particularly around disaster recovery, it failed to unlock the clouds full potential.Today, we're witnessing a more mature approach. Organizations are increasingly understanding that true cloud value comes from embracing cloud-native architectures and principles. This means building new applications as cloud-first and modernizing existing systems to leverage native cloud capabilities rather than just hosting them there, says Nandy Vaisman, CISO and VP of operations at health data integration platform Vim.Given the value of EHRs, healthcare organizations cannot afford to take a lift-and-shift approach to cybersecurity. When they do, it creates potential vulnerabilities.Vaisman recommends the following:Moving beyond simple lift-and-shift to truly embrace cloud-native architecturesInvesting in cloud security expertise and trainingAdapting security practices specifically for cloud environmentsFocusing on privacy-by-design in cloud implementationsLeveraging cloud-native tools for compliance and security monitoringAbout the AuthorLisa MorganFreelance WriterLisa Morgan is a freelance writer who covers business and IT strategy and emergingtechnology for InformationWeek. She has contributed articles, reports, and other types of content to many technology, business, and mainstream publications and sites including tech pubs, The Washington Post and The Economist Intelligence Unit. 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2025 on Disney+ kicks off with Marvels first in-house animated series inspired by Spider-Man. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (which was first announced a few years ago asSpider-Man: Freshman Year) follows Peter Parker in his earliest days as a spider-powered superhero.Among the shows twists on the classic Peter story: Norman Osborn is now his mentor instead of his main adversary. The shows voice cast includes Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn, Hugh Dancy as Doctor Octopus, and Charlie Coxonce again reprising his role as MarvelsDaredevil.Other highlights on Disney+ in January includes a new season of the nature seriesA Real Bugs Life, the Disney+ debut of the kids horror seriesGoosebumps: The Vanishing, and the conclusion of the first season of the currentStar Wars live-action seriesSkeleton Crew.(I hope those crazy kids get back home. I wouldnt be surprised if the season ends on a cliffhanger, though.)Heres the full list of whats coming to Disney+ in January 2025...Wednesday, January 1- Morphle: Shorts (S1, 10 episodes)Star Wars: Skeleton CrewLucasfilmloading...READ MORE: The Worst Disney Live-Action RemakesTuesday, January 7Disney+ OriginalsStar Wars: Skeleton Crew - Episode 7Thursday, January 9- UFOs: Investigating the Unknown (S2, 6 episodes)Disney+Disney+loading...Friday, January 10New to Disney+Goosebumps: The Vanishing - Premiere, All Episodes StreamingSaturday, January 11- My Best Friend's An Animal (S1, 6 episodes)Tuesday, January 14Disney+ OriginalsStar Wars: Skeleton Crew - Episode 8Disney+Disney+loading...Wednesday, January 15Disney+ OriginalsA Real Bug's Life (Season 2) - Premiere, All Episodes Streaming- Americas Funniest Home Videos: Global (S30-31 and 12, 58 episodes)- History's Greatest Mysteries (S5, 15 episodes)Saturday, January 18- Me & Winnie the Pooh (S2, 3 episodes)Sunday, January 22- Kiff: Lore of the Ring Light- To Catch a Smuggler: Tropical Takedown (S1, 10 episodes)MarvelMarvelloading...Wednesday, January 29Disney+ OriginalsYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - Two-Episode Premiere- Foods that Built America (S5, 12 episodes) - Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup (S1, 8 episodes) - Pirates: Behind the Legends (S1, 8 episodes)Sign up for Disney+ here.Get our free mobile app20 Comic Book Movies You Forgot ExistedThere have been so many movies based on comics in recent years, you might not even remember all of them (or most of them).

Greta Gerwig is reportedly working on a Barbie sequel.Gerwig and her partner Noah Baumbach, who received an Oscar nomination for their work on the original script, are said to have come up with an idea for a second Barbie movie.According to The Hollywood Reporter, it is still in the early stages, but there have been some discussions with Warner Bros.However, reps for the studio and Gerwig and Baumbach have denied the reports.Greta Gerwig - The 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival - GettyGreta Gerwig - The 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival - Gettyloading...READ MORE: 10 Huge Movies That Are Secretly Car CommercialsBack in October 2023, during a WGA West Q A moderated by Judd Apatow, Gerwig admitted she doesnt like to share her ideas too early as she worries it will wreck what the movie is.She explained: I find whenever Ive shared ideas too early, they become bad, then the movies not going to be any good. I dont like to talk about things too early or pitch things or show treatments too early because it feels like its gonna somehow wreck what the movie is.In addition to Barbie, which Gerwig directed, Gerwig and Baumbach have collaborated on the scripts for his movies Mistress Americaand Frances Ha.Speaking previously about the director, Barbie star and producer Margot Robbie said: She cracked the code on this film, as only she could. It is such a singular vision, and Greta brought so much humanity, creativity, inspiration, magic and joy to Barbie.Get our free mobile appThe Most Underrated Movies of 2024Lets give some love to the 2024 films that deserved more attention.

Time zones: EST (UTC -5), CST (UTC -6), MST (UTC -7), PST (UTC -8), AKST (UTC -9), HST (UTC -10)If you are a Therapist licensed in Kentucky, Texas or Indiana and have one of the following credentials - LMHC, LCSW, LMFT or LPC, I would love to talk to you about the career opportunities available at Mindoula!We are looking for Therapists to work 100% remote in our Substance Use Disorder Program serving our substance exposed members. Our Substance Use Disorder Program's focus is on prenatal and postpartum care and substance-exposed living populations.You would be a good fit for this position if you are interested in Mindoula covering all the fees to license and credential you in other states as well. We are currently hiring therapists to work with members in KY, TX and IN while they are being licensed and credentialed in Washington State.Once licensed, the Therapist will work Pacific Standard Time hours with our members in WA state.Our teams address substance exposed living and substance exposed pregnancy. You will work within a family-focused culture and have the benefit of learning both the clinical and business sides of the company. You will have a flexible schedule and the freedom to create groups and utilize evidence based practices you are most passionate about.As a clinician, you will work in collaborative settings to provide biopsychosocial assessments, individual and group therapy, and work with your team to coordinate care across a range of substance use disorder treatment settings. You will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to work from home.Compensation: Potential to earn up to $75,000 a year based on your clinical hours, plus amazing benefits.Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceShort Term and Long Term Insurance paid by Mindoula401k, with a company match3 weeks paid vacation each year, 4 paid mental wellness days and 11 paid holidaysParental Leave: 8 weeks of paid parental leavePersonal Development Program: $500 credit reimbursement per calendar yearHow you'll contribute:Assesses, plans and implements care strategies that are individualized by member and directed toward the most appropriate and least restrictive level of care.Collaborates with member, family and healthcare providers to develop an individualized plan of care.Conducts individual counseling and group therapy with adolescents and adults.Identifies and initiates referrals for social service programs including financial, psycho-social, community and state supportive services.Advocates for members and families as needed to ensure the patients needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the healthcare team.Utilizes approved clinical criteria to assess and determine appropriate level of care for members.Documents all member assessments, care plan and referrals provided.Responsible for achieving set goals; Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Learning the StrongWell model and taking responsibility and ownership for outcome based care.Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and utilization management rounds and provides information to assist with safe transitions of care.Promotes responsible and ethical stewardship of company resources.Maintains excellent punctuality and attendance during work hours.Qualifications:LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC in KY, IN, or TX State.Preferred experience with substance abuse population.Background in maternal; substance abuse preferred.Experience with adults and adolescents.Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid procedures.Remote Work Experience.Come be part of the solution!

Time zones: EST (UTC -5), MST (UTC -7), ART (UTC -3), UTC -4, UTC -4:30, UTC -3, UTC -2Were partnering with a remote-based company that's seeking a detail-oriented and technically savvy Operations Onboarding Associate. This full-time remote position, plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations, particularly in vendor and customer onboarding, product catalog management, and system integration setup and testing.About the Role:Responsibilities:1-3 years of experience in operations, or a similar role.Assist with new vendor onboarding and new customer onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for all parties.Manage our product catalog, including uploading and updating digital content on our website.Set up and conduct QA testing for integrations, such as our Shopify integration. Work closely with vendors to facilitate and troubleshoot connections.Requirements:Technically savvy with the ability to quickly learn new systems and tools.Proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of databases is essential.No coding or programming skills required.Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.Experience or interest in the pet industry is a bonus but not mandatory.What We Offer:A fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling.Opportunities for growth and skill development.The chance to make a meaningful impact on our operations and customer experience.If this sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today and help us streamline operations and deliver exceptional service to our vendors and customers! Related Jobs See more All Other Remote jobs