In BriefPosted:6:00 AM PST February 8, 2025Image Credits:SENRYU / Getty ImagesChristies announces AI art auction, and not everyone is pleasedFine art auction house, Christies, has sold AI-generated art before. But soon, it plans to hold its first show dedicated solely to works created with AI, an announcement that has been met with mixed reviews.The auction, which Christies is calling Augmented Intelligence, will feature artwork from artists including Mat Dryhurst, the founder of AI startup, Spawning AI. A robot that paints live is set to be the exhibitions centerpiece at Christies Rockefeller Center galleries in New York, beginning February 20.Users on social media were quick to point out that many generative AI tools for art were trained on artists works without their permission. Critics argued that shows like Augmented Intelligence put this work on a pedestal, at the expense of those creating art by hand.Weve reached out to Christies for comment and will update this post if we hear back.Topics

Indigo in San Miguel de Allende | Ariadna PoloLocated within the historic city of San Miguel de Allende, Indigo is a contemporary residential enclave that draws inspiration from Mexicos architectural heritage while embracing modern design principles. Located in the El Caracol neighborhood, just a short distance from the citys UNESCO-listed historic center, Indigo reflects the citys vernacular language while proposing a refined, minimalist intervention that reinterprets the traditional Mexican hacienda.Indigo Residences Technical InformationArchitects1-11: 1i ArquitecturaLocation: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, MxicoArea: 4,900m2 | 52,743Sq. Ft.Completion Year: 2020-2022Photographs: Ariadna PoloIt thrives on the essence of using few yet significant materials, vast and well-lit spaces, and the pivotal play of patios that illuminate the interior, giving the residences their distinct identity. 1i Arquitectura ArchitectsIndigo Residences Photographs Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna Polo Ariadna PoloSpatial Qualities: The Cloistered ExperienceDesigned by 1i Arquitectura, Indigo is an exercise in controlled spatial composition, using natural light, material restraint, and enclosed courtyards to craft a serene, cloistered atmosphere. Unlike conventional residential developments that prioritize external showmanship, Indigo turns inward, creating a spatial dialogue between public-facing and intimate private spaces, achieving a balance between openness and enclosure.The spatial organization of Indigo is fundamentally introspective, a strategy inherited from colonial courtyards and cloistered monastic typologies. The project relies on a series of patios, acting as mediators between indoor and outdoor environments. These open-air voids play a crucial role in maintaining the rhythm of the spaces, providing passive ventilation, and ensuring an abundance of natural light without direct exposure to the harsh sun.One of the most striking aspects of Indigo is its hierarchy of spaces, which allows for a seamless transition from public to private areas. The circulation flows through a sequence of semi-open corridors and shaded patios, where the play of light and shadow enhances the movement experience. Instead of traditional, rigid spatial divisions, Indigos layout fosters a more fluid and organic interaction between different home areas, reinforcing a sense of retreat and tranquility.Additionally, the human scale of the project is carefully curated. Unlike grand-scale developments that often disregard proportion, Indigo employs low-rise structures and courtyards to establish an intimate relationship between residents and their surroundings. The architecture, therefore, serves not only as a physical framework but as a sensory experience, reinforcing calmness, privacy, and connection to nature.Materiality and Construction: Between Tradition and MinimalismIndigos material palette is deliberately restrained yet deeply tactile, drawing from local craftsmanship and contemporary architectural methodologies. The primary materialsbrick, concrete, plaster, and oakare used precisely, almost sculpturally, intentionally. These elements work together to balance warmth and austerity, with the exposed materials speaking to regional traditions and modernist simplicity.The choice of materials reflects the philosophy of minimalism, where each element has a functional and aesthetic purpose. Brick, traditionally associated with vernacular Mexican architecture, is reinterpreted in Indigo through clean, monolithic surfaces. Concrete and plaster provide subtle textures, reinforcing the projects quiet yet profound architectural presence.Broader Architectural Significance: Indigo in Dialogue with San Miguel de AllendeAs an architectural typology, the hacienda has historically represented Mexicos land, space, and domestic life integration. Indigo reinterprets this archetype through a contemporary lens, distilling the essence of cloistered courtyards, robust materiality, and spatial introspection into a modern context.The projects most remarkable success lies in integrating into the urban fabric while maintaining a distinct identity. Unlike many contemporary developments that adopt superficial historicism, Indigo avoids decorative pastiche and instead engages in a genuine architectural dialogue with San Miguel de Allendes evolving urban landscape.Indigo Residences PlansGround Level | 1i ArquitecturaFirst Floor | 1i ArquitecturaRoof Plan | 1i ArquitecturaSection | 1i ArquitecturaSection | 1i ArquitecturaIndigo Residences Image GalleryAbout 1i Arquitectura1i Arquitecturais a creative architecture firm specializing in the design and conceptualization of spaces, employing an integrated design approach to develop clear strategies centered on user experience and problem-solving. The firm is led by Rafael Martnez Saucedo, who is passionate about the transformative power of design in improving quality of life.With experience in residential, commercial, and office real estate projects, 1i Arquitectura applies its expertise to create innovative spaces that seamlessly blend modern aesthetics with cultural heritage, as seen in projects like Indigo in San Miguel de Allende.Credits and Additional NotesDesign Team: 1i Arquitectura y Diseo EstratgicoPrincipal Architect: Rafael Martnez SaucedoLandscape Design: MatorralLighting Design: 1i Arquitectura y Diseo EstratgicoCivil Engineer: Andres CasalStructural Engineer: Andres CasalEnvironmental & MEP: 1i Arquitectura y Diseo EstratgicoSupervision: Inmobiliaria MarquisaVisualization: Rendercraft + Taller Ver3D + 1i Arquitectura y Diseo EstratgicoConstruction: 1i DesarrollosClient: Inmobiliaria Marquisa

Recommended By Fox News Staff Fox News Published February 8, 2025 8:30am EST close Dangers of Deepseek data on US security 'The Big Weekend Show' co-hosts discuss the impact of new artificial intelligence apps on national security and jobs. Welcome to Fox News Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.IN TODAYS NEWSLETTER:- House reps unveil bill banning DeepSeek from US government devices over alleged ties to Chinese government- Perplexity AI bids on TikTok, CEO says it's a win-win for Trump- Donny Osmond adds AI version of himself as a teen to Las Vegas residency DeepSeek (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)'DEEPLY DISTURBING EVIDENCE': House lawmakers are introducing legislation Thursday to ban the Chinese AI DeepSeek from U.S. government devices, arguing that the software is "directly linked to the Chinese Communist Party" and poses a "five-alarm national security fire."AN AMERICAN TIKTOK: The CEO of AI startup Perplexity, Aravind Srinivas, confirmed his companys bid for TikTok U.S. and said the deal checks all the boxes for investors and President Donald Trump, including an ownership stake for the U.S.SEEING DOUBLE: Donny Osmond is bringing on a new co-star for his Las Vegas residency: himself. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on January 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C. 'AI POWERHOUSE' : The White House is opening its artificial intelligence plan up to Americans to contribute policy ideas to the Trump administration to ensure that the United States is "the undeniable leader" in AI technology.PEDAL TO THE METAL: For a commander on the battlefield, a split second of decision advantage can determine the difference between victory and defeat. In every battlespace, AI is critical to enabling action at the speed of kinetic and non-kinetic conflict. It is already being successfully applied to rapid data processing, target recognition, combat simulation, countering drones and strategic decision-making for defense missions. And looking across current conflict zones and hot spots, we need its benefits faster than ever before, in environments from urban terrain to cyber, sea and space.TAKING CHARGE: Sylvester Stallone is the latest celebrity embracing artificial intelligence. The "Rocky" star invested, along with several others, in Largo.ai, an AI-driven analytics platform for film, TV and advertising, raising $7.5 million in financing for the company. Celine Udriot, COO of Largo.ai, Sylvester Stallone, and Sami Arpa, CEO & co-founder of Largo.ai (Courtesy of Largo.ai)FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIASIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERSDOWNLOAD OUR APPSWATCH FOX NEWS ONLINEFox News GoSTREAM FOX NATIONFox NationStay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox Newshere. This article was written by Fox News staff.

As the 2025 NFL season reaches its finale this weekend, football fans across the nation are gearing up for Super Bowl LIX, set to take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. On one side, we have the Kansas City Chiefs striving for their third Super Bowl victory in a row. On the other, we have the Philadelphia Eagles seeking revenge for their loss to the Chiefs in the 2023 Super Bowl.Also:The best 85-inch TVs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedThis year, Fox will be the exclusive broadcaster for the big game, but cord-cutters need not worry -- plenty of streaming options are available to catch all the action, from the opening kickoff to the final whistle. Unless you watch the game over the air (OTA) with anantenna, the best and cheapest way to watch the Super Bowl is witha live TV streaming service.FOX Deportes and Telemundo will both air Spanish-language broadcasts of the big game. This will be the first time two simultaneous Spanish-language broadcasts of the Super Bowl will be available in the US.Also: The best VPNs for streamingAs it has been in the past, the Super Bowl will not be broadcast in true native 4K HDR. Instead, it will be produced in 1080p high-dynamic range (HDR) and then upscaled to 4K HDR. This higher-quality stream will be available on DirecTV, Dish Network, YouTube TV (with 4K Plus add-on), and FuboTV. It's unclear if it will be available in 4K HDR on OTA channels. Don't invest in an 8K TV anytime soon -- unless you must have cutting-edge TV technology. There's little enough 4K content out there and almost none in 8K.Below, you'll find all the rest of your Super Bowl streaming options. Sort by All Where to stream Super Bowl 2025 Show less DirecTV Stream DirecTV Stream has gone through an amazing number of name changes. In the past, it's been AT&T TV, AT&T TV Now, and DirecTV Now. Whatever you call it, you'll get your local Fox station on even its cheapest package: the $74.99 Entertainment package. The service also offers Telemundo for its Spanish-speaking NFL fans.Also: 6 ways to save money on TV streaming without losing the shows you loveDirecTV Stream's other packages offer additional channels, with prices from $79.99 to $154.99 per month. DirecTV recently started offering 4K streaming, and it's available on all its packages at no additional charge.In addition, DirecTV Stream includes generous unlimited Cloud DVR storage. At home, you can watch the game or any other show on up to 20 streaming devices at once on your home network. Away from home, you can share your stream with three other devices. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less ExpressVPN ExpressVPN is ZDNET's tested pick for best VPN for streaming, and best VPN overall. It supports up to eight simultaneous connections and has a large network of servers, making it an ideal VPN for streaming content. ExpressVPN also offers a 30-day free trial if you'd like to test it out just for the big game. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less Fubo Fubo, formerly FuboTV, is best known for its sports coverage. But it's not just sports. It's also a full-fledged streaming service with all the usual networks, including the one that matters for the game: Fox. For Spanish speakers, Fubo also offers Telemundo and FOX Deportes.The streaming service, as you might know, was recently acquired by Disney. As a result, Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have dumped their plans for Venu, a super-streaming service that would have incorporated pretty much all sports. What this will mean in the future is unclear, but, for now, Fubo is still a service in its own right and a good choice for watching the Super Bowl.Also: The best live TV streaming services: Expert testedFubo's starter plan, Pro, has 210 channels and 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage. You can stream to up to 10 screens at once on your home network and three screens at once away from home for $74.99 a month. One big plus about FuboTV is that it offers 4K streaming as part of its base package.Fubo's other packages -- Elite, $89.99, and Premier, $99.99 -- include additional channels.This service also encourages new users to sign up for the big game with a free seven-day trial. Fubo is convinced you'll stick with its service once you've tried it. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less Hulu + Live TV Hulu with Live TV offers Fox on all its packages. The least expensive option is Live TV, which is only $76.99 a month. You can watch the game on Telemundo or FOX Deportes if you speak Spanish.You could get one of the service's bundles withDisney+andESPN+, albeit all with ads bundled. For $79.99 a month, that's a good deal. Or if you can't stand ads (like me), you can pay $89.99 and avoid most ad spots.Also: I gave Telly my data and privacy for a free TV - and I don't regret itWith any of these packages, you can stream two sessions at once. For another $10 a month, you can play as many streams at once at home. But you're still limited to three screens while away from home.Another nice plus is you can store unlimited videos in your cloud DVR archive for up to nine months. One thing you can't do, however, is watch or store the Super Bowl in 4K. While you can watch many Hulu shows, such as Only Murders in the Building, Kindred, and Reboot, in 4K, live TV shows, including the Super Bowl, aren't available in 4K. Sorry. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less Sling TV Last year, Sling TV was a no-show for the big game. This year, it's back. Sling TV offers the most budget-friendly option, with Sling Blue's monthly packages starting at $45. Spanish speakers, you'll need to subscribe to its $14.99 per month "Spanish Plus" add-on package. Or, you could subscribe to its standalone Spanish-language plan for $34.99 monthly, including FOX Deportes.However, it's crucial to note that Fox is only available in select markets with Sling, so potential subscribers should verify coverage in their area before committing to this service.With Sling TV, subscribers automatically get 50 hours of free DVR storage, but you can extend that to 200 hours of storage by adding DVR+ for an additional $5 a month. With Sling Blue or Sling Latino, you can watch TV on up to three screens at once. If you also subscribe to Sling Orange, $40 monthly, you can add one more screen for a total of four. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less Tubi This is an obscure, free, ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox. Its parent company has just announced that it, too, will be showing the Super Bowl. It's a low-end service without multiple screens or any DVR functionality. It will also only show the game on low-end 720p HDTV. On the other hand, you can't beat the price. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less YouTube TV With over 100 channels, YouTube TV offers more of the most popular channels than its competitors. By CNET's count, out of thetop 100 networks, YouTube TV offers the most channels, 78, of any streaming service.YouTube TV enables you to watch your local ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, and NBC channels in most areas. That means, of course, you can easily watch the Super Bowl on the service with its lowest-priced plan, the YouTube TV Base Plan, for $82.99 a month.Spanish speakers, however, must pay $14.99 per month for the "Spanish Plus" add-on package to get FOX Deportes along with several other Spanish-language channels, such as ESPN Deportes, Discovery en Espaol, and CNN en Espaol. Or, if your family's first language is Spanish and you can live without English shows, YouTube TV also offers a standalone Spanish-language plan for $34.99 per month, which includes FOX Deportes and over 28 other Spanish-language channels, but without English streaming services.Also: How to download YouTube videos for free - 2 waysYouTube TV also offers a new feature that can make watching the game more enjoyable. All TV broadcasts come with delays between the live action and what you see on your TV. As you may know, live broadcast delays on streaming services are longer than OTA's delays. They can range from six to 60 seconds. This latency is due to transmission slowdowns between the cameras and your screen.Now, some YouTube TV apps come with the option of reducing this delay,The new option is available in the YouTube TV app under the "More" menu > "Broadcast Delay". You can choose between "Default" and "Decrease for 48 hours." If you choose to decrease, you'll see the game a few seconds faster. But, Google warns, "The lower the broadcast delay, the less buffer the video player will have. With a lower broadcast delay, you're more likely to experience playback interruption."That means the game may freeze at times, or you may experience choppy video. I fear the big game's load on the internet makes it more likely than not that you'll see a lot of bad playback. The choice is yours. Personally, I plan to try it because if the video goes south, I can always switch back to Default. YouTube TV also has unlimited cloud storage, and you get six accounts to share with your household. You can use this service on three screens at once. Super Bowl watchers can also watch the game in 4K, but you must pay an additional $9.99 for 4K Plus to get that resolution. Therefore, the total monthly cost for YouTube TV with 4K streaming is $92.98. Read More Show Expert Take Show less Enjoy the game, my friends!Super Bowl streaming options, comparedMonthly subscription costFox included with base plan?Spanish language options4K available?DirecTV Stream$75Yes.TelemundoNo.Fubo$80Yes.Fox Deportes & TelemundoYes, with $90 Elite Plan.TubiFreeNo.No.No.Hulu with Live TV$77Yes.Fox Deportes & TelemundoNo.Sling TV (Blue)$46Yes.Fox Deportes with an additional $15 Spanish Plus packageNo.YouTube TV$83*Yes.Fox Deportes is available on the $25 Spanish PlanYes, with the $10 4K Plus plan.* A lower-cost trial is available.Can I stream the Super Bowl from outside the US? Will a VPN help, too? Some international TV services will be offering the Super Bowl. In Canada, for example, you can watch the game with a DAZN streaming subscription for CA$24.99 per month. If you're in the UK or Ireland, you can watch the Super Bowl live stream on Sky Sports. But you can also watch the game on the free UK streaming channel, ITVX.Or, if you want to watch using your usual US streaming service, with most VPNs, you can stream the game from your home streaming service. ZDNET named ExpressVPN as the best VPN for streaming. Show more Do I need a live TV subscription service to stream the Super Bowl? If you don't have cable, satellite, or OTA, you'll need a live TV-streaming service that offers CBS to get the big game.Your choices include DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV,Sling TV Blue, Tubi, and YouTube TV.Regardless of how you watch the game, you'll need at least an 8Mbps or better internet connection. Faster is always better. If your service provides streams in 4K, you'll want a speedy 16 Mbps or faster connection. Show more What time is the Super Bowl? The Super Bowl game begins on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at 6:30pm ET. The game will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Show more Can I watch the Super Bowl for free? Thanks to Tubi, yes, you can. It won't be the greatest quality, but it will be available. With an antenna, you can get an even better 1080p HDTV stream. Otherwise, to get the big game, you'll need a live TV-streaming service that offers your local Fox station.Your live TV choices areDirecTV Stream,FuboTV,Hulu with Live TV,Sling TV Blue,Tubi, andYouTube TV. Show more Who is playing the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Kendrick Lamar will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. This will be Lamar's second Super Bowl performance, following his appearance in 2022 alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige. Jon Batiste, a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist from New Orleans, will sing the national anthem. Show more What is the cheapest way to stream the big game? The least expensive way to watch the game is with an antenna. The game will also be available on Tubi. For now, the Super Bowl is still on broadcast television, but this might not be the case going forward.More and more NFL games are only available on streaming services. The post-season AFC Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens was aired exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. It was the first NFL playoff game to be exclusively streamed on Prime Video, and it won't be the last. I don't think the Super Bowl will become a pay-for-view event in the next few years, but it will happen.In the meantime, make sure your streaming service supports your local Fox station. Before putting your money down, ensure the service delivers the game. Sure, you'll be fine most of the time, but you don't want to explain to your buddies that they can't watch the game if you're one of the unfortunate few who can't stream a local Fox station. Show more Where can I stream the Super Bowl in 4K? To watch the Super Bowl in 4K, your least expensive choice is Fubo's Elite Plan or better, which bundles in 4K. Your only other option is YouTube TV, but you'll pay an extra $10 for 4K. In both cases, however, what you'll be watching is upgraded 1080p, not native 4K. It's still better than 1080p, but we're still years away from America's biggest sporting event being presented in true 4K. Show more How can I watch the Super Bowl without cable? Unless you can get the game with an antenna from a local Fox station, you'll need Tubi or one of theTV cable replacement serviceslisted above.Gray-market streaming services will also show the big game. Don't go there. Some don't work well, and others can infect your smart TV with malware.Malwareis now targeting Samsung TVs,Amazon Fire TVs, and Sticks. It is not worth taking a chance with your smart TV, even if it is the Super Bowl. Show more Can I watch the Super Bowl on Amazon Prime? No, Amazon Prime Video only got the one Wild Card game, mentioned above. The popular streaming service won't show any other playoff games this season. Show more Further ZDNET Tech Coverage Smartphones Smartwatches Tablets Laptops TVs Other Tech Resources ZDNET Recommends

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There Are MurdersNetflixTheres currently a bit of a strange situation going on in the Netflix top 10 list, where a new show has premiered on Netflix and has done extremely well, but it has not been reviewed by any critics at all. Not one. But as someone who has started the series, I can say its gripping and definitely worth watching. So far, its the best crime show Ive seen for a while on the service.That show is The re Murders, a Swedish noir mystery that has just premiered. Its at #2 in the US behind only the return of Sweet Magnolias, but around the globe? Its currently the top show in the most countries in all Netflix regions right now. By my count that is 33 different regions, and Prison Cell 211 is the next closest with two dozen or so. That show is only #7 on Netflixs US list right now.Whats The re Murders about? As in, whats the context of the murder? Heres the official description of the five part series, where re" is not are in English, but rather the name of a ski resort in Sweden:The disappearance of a young girl reveals the dark secrets of a seemingly serene community in this Swedish crime series based on Viveca Stens novels.No reviews yet?NetflixThe show is not listed as a limited series, so if it performs well, it may be back for more. Shes written a number of books, and while the Sandhamn Murders series is the biggest with eight entries, The re Murders has two books, so at least a second season could be based on that. The Sandhamn Murders was already adapted into a show which got 100 million viewers several years ago. From the looks of it The re Murders may be a big hit as well.MORE FOR YOUThe rest of the US list has the new influencer scam series Apple Cider Vinegar at #3. The Night Agent has fallen to #4, though it remains at #1 in many countries. The Recruit is down to #6 after never getting past #3, and I am concerned for its future.As for The re Murders, you can either trust me that its quite good, or youll just have to give it a go and try it for yourself. As a big fan of foreign murder stories, Im the target audience. Where there are some reviews is IMDB, which has it at a 6.6/10. In the context of IMDB ratings, thats actually pretty good. Im sure the critics will have takes soon enough here.Follow me , and .Pick up my sci-fi novels the and

PSNSonyIf you were planning for some Friday night gaming on your PlayStation, you may have found last night that PSN was down, ending those plans. But if you were hoping that things would at least be fixed by this morning, theres some bad news on that front.PSN is still down after 14 hours and there have been no updates about when its going to be fixed or why this is happening. The PSN service page says some services are experiencing issues except its all services, apparently, all with the red dead light. Thats sign-in, playing games, playing video, the store, all of it. Sometimes only pieces go down, but this is a full outage. And a long one.The PlayStation support account has not been terribly helpful, tweeting only We are aware that some users might be currently experiencing issues with PSN and directly players toward that page below. That was 11 hours ago and there have been no updates since then.PSNSonyThis is a long outage, the longest weve seen from PSN in a while, but nothing will beat the all-time insanity that was the 23 day outage back in April of 2011, which was due to security breaches by hackers, that also grabbed user data of 77 million subscribers. That is very unlikely to be whats happening here today, even if the outage is quite long.MORE FOR YOUEven other games are chiming in about the outage at this point. Heres the super-popular Marvel Rivals, which says theyre talking to PlayStation directly:Due to PlayStation servers emergent issue today, PlayStation users might have difficulty launching games, apps, or network features. We are actively communicating with the PlayStation team and will restore the game once we receive a solution plan from the PlayStation team.We apologize for any inconvenience and will notify the community through official channels once the issue is fixed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.It is a side-effect of the modern era that when a service like this is down you can essentially play almost nothing for duration. This is when I feel pretty good about being a mostly PC player these days, reliant only on my ISP, but there are tens of millions of PlayStation players currently affected by this. Hopefully PlayStation will either fix the problem or at least give a status update soon.Follow me , and .Pick up my sci-fi novels the and

Facepalm: A group of authors has sued Meta, alleging that the company used unauthorized copies of their books to train its generative AI models. While Meta has denied any wrongdoing, newly unsealed messages suggest that executives and engineers were well aware of their actions and that they were violating copyright law. The lawsuit filed by Sarah Silverman, Richard Kadrey, and other writers and rights holders against Meta may be entering its most critical phase. The authors have obtained internal company emails in which Meta employees openly discussed "torrenting" well-known archives of pirated content to train more powerful AI models.Meta previously acknowledged using certain controversial datasets, arguing that such practices should be considered fair use. The company also admitted to downloading a massive dataset known as "LibGen," which contains millions of pirated books. However, the newly unsealed emails reveal deeper concerns within Meta about acquiring and distributing this data through the BitTorrent network.According to the emails, Meta downloaded and shared at least 81.7 terabytes of data across multiple contentious datasets, including 35.7 terabytes from Z-Library and LibGen archives. The plaintiffs allege that Meta engaged in an "astonishing" torrenting scheme, distributing pirated books at an unprecedented scale.In an April 2023 message, Meta researcher Nikolay Bashlykov wrote, "torrenting from a corporate laptop doesn't feel right." The message ended with a smiling emoji, but a few months later, his tone shifted significantly.In September 2023, Bashlykov stated that he was consulting Meta's legal team because using torrents and thereby "seeding" terabytes of pirated data was clearly "not OK" from a legal standpoint. // Related StoriesMeta was apparently aware that its engineers were engaging in illegal torrenting to train AI models, and Mark Zuckerberg himself was reportedly aware of LibGen. To conceal this activity, the company attempted to mask its torrenting and seeding by using servers outside of Facebook's main network. In another internal message, Meta employee Frank Zhang referred to this approach as "stealth mode."Like other major tech firms, Meta is pouring massive amounts of money into AI development and generative AI services. The company, which aims to populate its aging social networks with AI-generated personas and bots, recently filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit led by Silverman and other authors. However, the newly revealed emails detailing Meta's involvement in torrenting and distributing pirated books could significantly complicate its legal defense.

Lois Lane is one of the most iconic roles in comic books, and Rachel Brosnahan has some big shoes to fill. When speaking to The Hollywood Reporterrecently, Brosnahan discussed how she prepared for the role, saying that while she hadnt spoken with any of the other actresses who took on the character (a list that includes Amy Adams, Kate Bosworth, and Teri Hatcher), she had spoken to a lot of actual journalists.I felt like I was focused on the journalism piece, the actress said. I spoke to a handful of journalists who really helped me get inside the head of a modern reporter.Superman | Official Teaser TrailerI feel like one of the interesting things about this character is that shes changed so much from her inception to kind of reflect what it would look like to be a modern, relentless, kind of intense, slightly messy reporter of that time, she continued. So I feel like I really relied on the handful of journalists I spoke to to help me build her.Recommended VideosBrosnahan is just one piece of James Gunns newSupermanfilm, which stars David Corenswet as the titular character. The film is meant to be the first piece of Gunns relaunched DC universe, so theres a lot riding on its success.Please enable Javascript to view this contentYou know, James and Peter Saffron on the DC side, James has been dreaming of making a Superman movie for so many years. And to be a part of somebody else realizing their dream like that, it just brings a totally different energy to the set every day, Brosnahan explained, describing her experience working on the movie. And David is such a Superman nerd, and it was just a blast. So to feel that kind of energy reflected back at us has just been so encouraging.Supermanis set to hit theaters on July 11.Editors Recommendations

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsBanshee (2013-2016)Crashing (2017-2019)Common Side Effects (2025)The TV selection on Max isnt quite as impressive as its film lineup, largely because the HBO shows are getting drowned out by an endless supply of reality programming from Warner Bros. Discovery. Rest assured, youll never see a trashy reality series among our list of the three underrated shows on (HBO) Max that you need to watch.For the month of February, were going with one of the last great action series from Cinemax, an underappreciated dramedy from HBO, and Adult Swims latest breakout animated series.Recommended VideosNeed more recommendations? Then check out the best new shows to stream this week, as well as the best shows on Netflix, the best shows on Hulu, the best shows on Amazon Prime Video, the best shows on Max, and the best shows on Disney+.RelatedCinemaxIn 2013 well before he portrayed Homelander on The Boys Antony Starr headlined Banshee, one of the last big Cinemax original series. The funny thing is that we never learn the real name of Starrs character on the show. Instead, viewers quickly discover that hes a thief who spent over a decade in jail before his release. And he took on the identity of Banshees new sheriff, Lucas Hood, after the real Lucas was killed on his way into town.Lucas deputies are taken aback by his brutal and unconventional methods of law enforcement. The reason he came to Banshee was to reunite with his ex-lover, Anastasiya Ana Rabitova (Ivana Milievi), who is now living under an assumed name with her husband and child. But once Lucas catches up with Ana, its only a matter of time before her crime lord father, Igor Mr. Rabbit Rabitov (Ben Cross), finds both of them as well.Watch Banshee on Max.HBOPete Holmes doesnt star as a fictional version of himself in Crashing, but Pete is close enough to his persona. The name of the show alludes to Petes life crashing down around him after his wife, Jessica (Lauren Lapkus), leaves him for another man and forces him to crash on some couches while getting back on his feet.Several comedians, including Artie Lange, Bill Burr, Sarah Silverman, and T.J. Miller, appear as themselves. Lange in particular gives Pete the motivation to reinvent himself as a standup comedian. Pete does have some talent when he gets on the mic, but he also falls back into familiar patterns when he faces ongoing setbacks.Watch Crashing on Max.Adult SwimDont let the art style of Common Side Effects fool you into thinking this is a conventional animated series. Instead, its quite a strange trip that goes deep into conspiracy theories as Marshall Cuso (Dave King) discovers a blue mushroom that may lead to a cure for every disease known to man.Marshall also becomes increasingly convinced that theres a conspiracy in place to discredit him and destroy all trace of the blue mushroom. He shares this info with his long-time friend, Frances Applewhite (Emily Pendergast), unaware that her boss at Reutical Pharmaceuticals, Rick Kruger (Mike Judge), is the man behind the conspiracy.Watch Common Side Effects on Max.Editors Recommendations