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Renowned actor Tom Hanks took to Instagram over the weekend to caution his followers about an unauthorized AI-generated version of himself featured in a promotional video for a dental plan that has been circulating online. The Oscar-winning actor shared a computer-generated image of this AI counterpart, firmly stating, "BEWARE!! There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it."

Hanks has been an advocate for discussions around the growing influence of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology within the entertainment industry. On an episode of "The Adam Buxton Podcast," he previously shared his insights, acknowledging that advancements in AI and deepfake technology now enable the possibility of continuing to act even after one's passing.

"Anybody can now recreate themselves at any age they are by way of AI or deep fake technology. I could be hit by a bus tomorrow and that's it, but performances can go on and on and on and on," Hanks remarked. "Outside the understanding of AI and deepfake, there'll be nothing to tell you that it's not me and me alone. And it's going to have some degree of lifelike quality. That's certainly an artistic challenge but it's also a legal one."

Hanks elaborated that there are ongoing discussions within the entertainment industry involving "all of the guilds, all of the agencies, and all of the legal firms" regarding the legal implications of one's face and voice being treated as intellectual property.

Furthermore, he raised a critical question about the future of AI-generated content: "Without a doubt, people will be able to tell [that it's AI], but the question is will they care? There are some people that won't care, that won't make that delineation."

In summary, Tom Hanks has cautioned his fans against an unauthorized AI representation of himself used in a dental plan promotion, while also emphasizing the legal and ethical challenges associated with the rise of AI and deepfake technology in the entertainment industry.

"I'm proud of everything we've accomplished here," she said after the game, according to ESPN. "Of course I'm sad, but there's happiness too, to be able to have a moment like that with the fans, to have them chant the way they did. I know the tears don't look like happy tears, but there's a lot of happiness."

Bird's storied career has redefined basketball in Seattle and nationwide. The WNBA designated her one of the 25 greatest players in league history last year (after naming her one of its 20 greatest-ever players at its 20th-anniversary celebration in 2016, and one of its 15 greatest players five years before that).

Chelsea's coaching staff will take charge of the team for training and the preparation of our upcoming matches as the club moves swiftly to appoint a new head coach.

"Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach  Thomas Tuchel. On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, the club would like  to place on record its gratitude to Thomas and his staff for all their  efforts during their time with the club. Thomas will rightly have a  place in Chelsea's history after winning the Champions League, the Super  Cup and Club World Cup during his time here," said the club in an  official statement on its website.

"As the new ownership group reaches 100 days since taking over the  Club, and as it continues its hard work to take the club forward, the  new owners believe it is the right time to make this transition," added  the club in its statement.

Saint George’s Day is the annual day of remembrance for England’s patron saint, who is said to have vanquished a dragon – rescuing a princess in the process – centuries ago.

The Christian celebration, also known as the Feast of Saint George, is not only marked in England, but also in other places where George is the patron saint, including Catalonia and the region of Aragon in Spain.

Greece, Portugal, and Russia are among the other countries to also mark the day with parades, dancing and much more.

Here’s what you need to know.

Who was Saint George?

Saint George is thought to have been born sometime around the year 280 AD.

He was reputedly a soldier who fought in the Roman army and rose up to eventually become a personal guard to the Emperor Diocletian.

It is believed that he was executed for refusing to make a sacrifice in honour of the pagan gods – thus becoming a Christian martyr – during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.

His tomb can be found in the Christian pilgrimage site of Lod.

According to the popular story, the saint slayed a dragon and saved a princess.

Many of the details of the tale are first found in Jacobus de Vorgine’s The Golden Legend, a 13th century selection of stories about the lives of saints.

According to the legend, the only well in Silene, a town in Libya, was guarded by a dragon who required a daily human sacrifice for the townspeople to get water.

On the day of Saint George’s visit, the town’s inhabitants had selected a princess to be sacrificed.

George then went and slayed the dragon, saving the princess’ life, as well as giving the people of Silene access to water. They all converted to Christianity as a sign of their gratitude.

Where was he was from?

Some may think that Saint George was English. However, it is believed he was born 2,000 miles away in Cappodocia, modern day Turkey, and died in 303 AD in Lydda, in what is now Israel.

Why is it not a bank holiday in England?

Saint George’s Day is marked on 23 April – thought to be the date of his death – which this year falls on Saturday.

In 1415 Saint George’s Day was made a national feast day and holiday in England, a status which it carried until the 18th century.

However, from the Act of Union between England and Scotland in 1707 its significance, and the celebrations around it, diminished.

Now, unlike Saint Patrick’s Day in Northern Ireland, and Saint Andrew’s Day in Scotland, school and businesses must open as usual on 23 April, despite various campaigns (and political promises) to make the day a public holiday in England once more.

The day aims to bring happiness and hope into the lives of such patients and reminds them that they can emerge victorious in their battle against cancer through determination and positivity. 

The World Rose Day, which is celebrated on September 22 every year, is dedicated to cancer patients all across the globe. The day aims to bring happiness and hope into the lives of such patients and reminds them that they can emerge victorious in their battle against cancer through determination and positivity.

The 30-year-old man pictured as a naked baby on the cover of the multimillion-selling Nirvana album “Nevermind” filed suit Tuesday in Los Angeles, alleging the former members of the grunge-rock trio, various record companies, art directors and others violated federal criminal child pornography laws and caused him lifelong suffering by “trafficking” his image worldwide.

Union Minister Narayan Rane was on Tuesday arrested and taken into custody by the police at Sangameshwar in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra for his statement on Monday that he would have slapped State Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for forgetting the year India got freedom during his Independence Day speech.

New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the state's 57th governor Tuesday, following former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Why it matters: Hochul, a Democrat, is the first woman to serve as governor of New York and will serve out the remainder of Cuomo's term until 2022.

iPhone 13, iPad mini 6, and more: What to expect from Apple’s September event.

The 5G era has come, but what ability is more capable of riding on the top of the 5G network? Battery capacity is. The Oukitel is about to unveil an incredible battery monster, a 15600mAh 5G rugged phone – WP15. Regarding the 5G advanced technology, the 5G network requires a high power consumption, which means it needs more power supply. The WP15 completely fulfills the demand and it is the perfect remote activity companion. A lucky draw activity is taking place on the official website.