Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراAriel Edwards-Levy @aedwardslevy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025(trying to follow too many news stories at once) black smoke means the cardinals aren't raising the interest rate 1327237
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراEmanuel Maiberg @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social · 06/05/2025the state of Twitter: you can reply to any image of a woman with a request to Grok to undress her to her underwear and it will comply and post the reply in thread: www.404media.co/elon-musks-g...404media.coElon Musk's Grok AI Will 'Remove Her Clothes' In Public, On XElon Musk’s AI bot is undressing women on X. 19421451022
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 14/04/2025I'm not the world's biggest golf fan, but even I was glued to The Masters to see if Rory could win. He, of course, did. But this story captures everything I love about sports writing -- the drama, the narrative and the weight of a moment so many years in the making: www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...nytimes.comRory McIlroy won the Masters, finally. The roars told the storyIt might have been an internal waging of the wars for McIlroy, but all of Augusta National felt it with him. 030
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 04/04/2025President Trump said he would hold off on a TikTok ban after he almost closed deal with ByteDance. Beijing hit the brakes on a deal Thursday after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs around the globe, including against China. Read our story on @apnews.com apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comTrump holds off on TikTok ban after he almost closed deal with ByteDance, AP Source saysPresident Donald Trump says he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days. 022
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراCentre for Society, Technology and Values @uofwaterloo @cstv-uw.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Use of #AI in California vineyards continues to grow, in areas like irrigation, pest control, and harvesting, though more in big operations than small ones, explains @sarahparvini.bsky.social www.fastcompany.com/91294228/far... #agriculturefastcompany.comHow farmers are using AI on vineyards to make wineAs AI continues to grow, experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforce. 001
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 11/03/2025I spoke with Blizzard Entertainment's president, @johburg.bsky.social. We discussed the return of #BlizzCon, yes -- but also the continued growth of gaming in pop culture and entertainment, AI, DEI and more: apnews.com/article/bliz...apnews.comBlizzard Entertainment president says 'there's a game for you' no matter what type of player you areJohanna Faries took on her role as president of Blizzard Entertainment just over one year ago. She joined Activision Blizzard in 2018 and came to the company “through the ‘Call of Duty’ doors.” 010
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 11/03/2025How's #AI entering the wine industry? In some cases, it starts as early as working with the dirt under your feet and the health of the vine your favorite grapes are growing on. My latest: apnews.com/article/ai-a...apnews.comAI made its way to vineyards. Here's how the technology is helping make your wineAs AI continues to grow, experts say that the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without displacing a workforce. 000
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراCarla K. Johnson @carlakjohnson.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Twenty-one civil service employees have resigned from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they're refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.” apnews.com/article/doge...apnews.comFederal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGETwenty-one civil service employees have resigned from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they're refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle ... 0106
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراVanessa Franko @vanessafranko.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Wowza. Big scoop on the Palisades fire from my colleagues. 3147
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 15/01/2025This story is fascinating. When her ChatGPT boyfriend Leo's "context window" ends -- and with it, a version of him -- Ayrin grieves and cries with friends as if it were a breakup. She abstains from ChatGPT for a few days afterward. She is now on Version 20. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/t...nytimes.comShe Is in Love With ChatGPTA 28-year-old woman with a busy social life spends hours on end talking to her A.I. boyfriend for advice and consolation. And yes, they do have sex. 040
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 07/01/2025At a media Q&A, #Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says one of the most important things that the company announced at #CES2025 is Cosmos – a foundation model platform that understands the physical world. 131
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Getting ready for the #Nvidia keynote at #CES2025 000
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 02/01/2025Doing final prep for #CES2025 + looking forward to learning more about developments at the intersection of #AI + entertainment (TV/film as well as gaming), hearing about emerging tech trends + checking out booths + sharing some of the fun stuff I find. Follow @apnews.com + me for more next week! 030
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراSam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Marvel: We brought back Robert Downey Jr DC: We bought back Krypto the Superdog 721023
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراDanny Groner @dannygroner.bsky.social · 20/12/2024"While she hasn't noticed toy work going to AI yet, she's seen fewer jobs for jargon-filled roles like reading a tech company manual. Other work she said has gone to on-camera celebrities instead of traditional voice actors." www.usatoday.com/story/money/...usatoday.comFrom LeapFrog to Furby: Meet the voices behind your favorite holiday toysThe voice actors behind popular toys discuss the joys of the job and how AI could affect the industry. 001
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراVanessa Franko @vanessafranko.bsky.social · 18/12/2024The story that inspired this post. I am happy with how it turned out, though 🤣 www.latimes.com/entertainmen...latimes.comMagical Santas, meet-cutes and dueling Donna Kelce roles: Hallmark's best holiday moviesFrom tried-and-true romance tropes to the holiday magic of Santa, we tell you which Hallmark holiday movies are worth watching this year. 082
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Musk’s attachment to Trump has created an alliance between America’s most powerful politician and its richest businessman — and roughly the same percentages of Americans have favorable views of each. Our @apnews.com latest: apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comMusk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll findsExperts are split on whether that overlap in public opinion is a good or bad thing for Musk’s businesses or for Trump’s politics. 100
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Tech companies and leaders have now poured millions into his inauguration fund, a sharp increase — in most cases — from past pledges to incoming presidents. What does the tech industry expect to gain out of their renewed relationships with Trump? @apnews.com looks at AI, antitrust and more:apnews.comWhat does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with Presiden... 2154
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | سارا@raineytime @raineytime.bsky.social · 16/12/2024I talked to the owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong. He's put $1 billion into the @latimes.com. Now his "Bias Meter," critique of the staff, praise of @robertkennedy.bsky.social ave caused an uproar. Even Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has spoken. @kaj33.bsky.social My story: www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.comPatrick Soon-Shiong's controversial shakeup at the L.A. Times: 'Bias meter,' opinion upheaval and a call for growthLos Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong on his plans to shake up the newspaper and build for the future. 4219
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراBen Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · 15/12/2024LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says his bias meter will use an A.I. patent called the “Reasoning Engine.” “The meter will be displayed atop a piece of writing to tell readers where it ranks on a scale that will range from ‘far left’ to ‘far right.’” www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.comPatrick Soon-Shiong's controversial shakeup at the L.A. Times: 'Bias meter,' opinion upheaval and a call for growthLos Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong on his plans to shake up the newspaper and build for the future. 28830377
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 14/12/2024I have found the world’s most perfect wrapping paper 270
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 11/12/2024I'm headed to #CES next month! I'm excited to take a look at the newest developments in AI. I've got my eye on interesting developments at the intersection of the entertainment industry and AI (that includes the video game industry, IMO). If you're going too, let's chat! #CES2025 010
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds. Here’s how to apply. @wyattegp.bsky.social reports: apnews.com/article/fort...apnews.comFortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds. Here's how to applyU.S. consumers who were tricked into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks, the Federal Trade Commission said this week. 040
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Not sure who’s gonna be more excited about this Christmas present…me, or my kid? 🙈 020
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Hi, new followers! I feel like I should reintroduce myself. I'm a @apnews.com reporter covering tech + #AI (I write about things like Nvidia + developments/trends in the AI industry). I used to cover gaming so I have my eye on AI in the video game industry, too. Have a story idea? sparvini@ap.org 190
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 09/12/2024unwell over the ending of that chargers game 000
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 06/12/2024Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of The Los Angeles Times, said on Thursday he planned to introduce a “bias meter” next to the paper’s news and opinion coverage as part of his campaign to overhaul the publication.nytimes.comL.A. Times Owner Plans ‘Bias Meter’ Next to CoverageDr. Patrick Soon-Shiong said that he planned to introduce the tool, which he said would appear next to the paper’s news articles and opinion pieces, in January. 6910741
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 06/12/2024media.tenor.comfry from futurama is holding a bunch of money in his handALT: fry from futurama is holding a bunch of money in his hand 020
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراNeil Renic @ncrenic.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Two stages of writing: 1) This shouldn't take too long 2) Oh no 561370887005
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراJessica Lussenhop @jlussenhop.bsky.social · 05/12/2024🚨🚨🚨REPORTER JOBS ALERT!🚨🚨🚨 We have not one but TWO jobs open, one in our South bureau and another in the Southwest bureau. Both fascinating regions that desperately need more investigative journalists: boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/j...boards.greenhouse.ioSouthwest ReporterPhoenix, Arizona, United States 11198100
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 05/12/2024you know you’re tired when you realize you’re eating yogurt with a fork 011
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراMatt Pearce @mattdpearce.com · 01/12/2024we need to reembrace pedantry as a society 4656
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Happy Monica wearing a turkey day to all who celebratemedia.tenor.coma man stands next to a woman wearing a turkey head and sunglassesALT: a man stands next to a woman wearing a turkey head and sunglasses 010
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراStuart Leavenworth @sleavenworth.bsky.social · 27/11/2024I put together this woefully incomplete starter pack of California journalists. Ping me if want to be added here, or to Pack #2 once this one hits the max 150. go.bsky.app/Bsj7Wq9 218026
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 27/11/2024If Mexico, Canada + China faced the tariffs proposed by Trump, that could be roughly equal to $266 billion in tax collections. The cost of those taxes would likely be borne by US families, importers + domestic + foreign companies in the form of higher prices/lower profits apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comTrump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be differentDonald Trump loved to use tariffs during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries. 011
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 26/11/2024NEW from us: An October letter from DHS obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how surveillance and AI tools help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled: apnews.com/article/arti...apnews.comSurveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigrationPresident-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them... 0109
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراLaura J. Nelson @laurajnelson.bsky.social · 26/11/2024“Enjoy the basement!” Fun story by @andreacastillo.bsky.social peeking behind the curtain of how new members of Congress get up and running — starting with the lottery drawing for good office space. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...latimes.com'Enjoy the basement!' New California members of Congress move in to Capitol — as the old move outWhile incoming members pick paint and drapes for their new offices, departing members are shoved into a collective basement space. 032
Sarah Parvini | سارا @sarahparvini.bsky.social · 25/11/2024definitely read this as "elder scrolls tip" ... need more coffee 030
Reposted by Sarah Parvini | ساراLos Angeles Times @latimes.com · 25/11/2024If you caught any NFL coverage over the weekend, you've probably already heard about the Harbaugh Bowl. This is a story about love, family and a honeymoon at a Cleveland Browns game.latimes.com'Enthusiasm unknown to mankind': How the Harbaugh family mantra beganChargers coach Jim Harbaugh and his brother John, the Ravens' coach, can thank their parents, who have been married 63 years, for a wealth of memories. 3101