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Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions

Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Meta is adding parental controls for kids’ interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots — including the ability to turn off one-on-one chats with AI characters altogether — beginning early next…

Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in ‘Chief of War’

Jason Momoa worked with a coach to speak Hawaiian authentically in ‘Chief of War’

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Jason Momoa drove a vintage pickup along a winding country road in Hawaii, a tattooed arm dangling out the window and Metallica blasting. “POO’-ah-LEE’,” he said. His passenger…

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, died Thursday. He was 74. Frehley died…

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta announced on Tuesday. This…

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79, reports say

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79, reports say

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of…

Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’

By LARRY NEUMEISTER and ANDREW DALTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge tossed out a defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group on Thursday, ruling that lyrics branding the superstar…