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Movie Mogul Tyler Perry Stops Production on $800M Studio Expansion After Seeing Video AI Model

Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire ContributorFebruary 27, 2024

With the rise of e-commerce and automated checkout systems, traditional retail roles may diminish. Cashiers: Similar to retail salespersons, automated checkout systems are reducing the need for human cashiers. Telemarketers: AI-driven chatbots and voice recognition systems are increasingly handling customer inquiries. Data Entry Clerks: Automation tools can handle routine data entry tasks more efficiently. Bookkeepers and Accounting Clerks: AI can automate many financial tasks, potentially reducing the need for manual bookkeeping.

Etienne Maurice, Founder of WalkGood LA

Zon D’AmourJune 16, 2022

The Actor, Activist and Certified Yoga Instructor on turning pain into purpose

Entertainment Movies

Robert Townsend Inspires Local Artists at Real to Reel Event

Shaquille Woods, Contributing WriterJuly 18, 2019

Before the event, Townsend sat down with the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper to discuss his creative philosophies, inspiration, and how he operates creativity as an artist.

Crenshaw & Around Education Local News (Entertainment)

Bill Duke Youth Media Camp Accepting Applications

Sentinel News ServiceFebruary 8, 2017

Duke Youth Media Camp has held its last two sessions on the campus of the New York Film Academy

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Oscar winning sound mixer uses crowdfunding for directorial debut

Danielle Cralle, Staff WriterNovember 11, 2015

These days, crowdfunding is big business for independent films.
Previously many independent filmmakers relied heavily on money from big studios and investors but with the fundraising success of films like Spike Lee’s Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, which raised nearly $1.5 million, and web series like Awkward Black Girl, which raised $56,000 after the sixth episode, more and more filmmakers are turning towards the general public to fund their projects.