Trademark that voice girl!

Happening in the World: Musical artist Taylor Swift has taken steps to trademark both her voice and appearance as she seeks to protect herself from artificial intelligence impersonations. She has filed three trademark applications, one image of herself and two clips of her introducing herself. She is not the first celebrity to take these precautions, as actor Matthew McConaughey became the first earlier this year. (BBC)

Happening in NYC: The administration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani has decided to pull controversial plans to close several middle schools on the Upper West Side and open an artificial intelligence-focused high school. Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels cited frustration from parents and students as a reason for these plans falling through. He also stated that there is a chance these plans are revised, replaced, or brought back. (Gothamist)

Happening in our Community: Tonight from 6 to 9 pm, there will a screening of the film “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” held in Dodge Hall. This event will also feature a discussion following the screening, and registration is required.

Song of the Day: “Your Boyfriend” by Radiator Hospital

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