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HEADLINES ON March 3, 2023
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- Headline: Barriers to Success for Developers. Impact: The barriers faced by Black and Latino developers are a direct line to the tech industry’s current diversity issues. If only the folks in power had invested as much in inclusion as they do in their tax breaks, we might be living in a much more vibrant and equitable world.. Fact: Excuse after excuse? Sounds like a fun game of Monopoly, but instead of collecting $200, marginalized developers just keep landing in jail..
- Headline: Unity of Stars in Creed III. Impact: Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors' harmonious relationship on set could very well be the catalyst for future actors to actually cooperate rather than feuding like cats and dogs. Who knows? We might see a world where actors actually promote each other's films instead of engaging in petty rivalries.. Fact: Did you know that letting go of ego is actually the secret ingredient in Hollywood? Too bad it’s more elusive than a decent script these days..
- Headline: As A.I. Booms, Lawmakers Struggle to Understand the Technology. Impact: As lawmakers fumble to catch up with A.I., we can expect a future where robots run the world, and Congress is still trying to figure out how to plug in their laptops. You know, just your average dystopian comedy unfolding.. Fact: Did you know that many lawmakers think 'A.I.' stands for 'Artificial Ignorance'? Because they seem to be pretty good at that!.
- Headline: They Sneaked Into a Derelict Arms Plant: Instagrammers or Spies?. Impact: The incident at the derelict arms plant suggests that the line between amateur thrill-seekers and actual spies has become so thin that next time your friends suggest a weekend adventure, you might want to double-check their motives.. Fact: Did you know that sneaking into abandoned places is basically the 21st-century version of urban exploration? Just with more risk of international espionage and less chance of finding a cool old sofa..