Up First from NPR ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants, Senate Border Bill, Scarlett Johansson ChatGPT
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May 21, 2024 A probe by the International Criminal Court targets top leaders from Hamas and Israel for serious allegations. Meanwhile, a bipartisan border bill faces another Senate vote amidst political tensions. Scarlett Johansson raises concerns over the unauthorized use of her voice by an AI assistant. The episode also touches on the unexpected death of Iran's president and its potential impact on regional stability, along with a discussion about the intersection of technology and health.
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ICC Targets Israeli Leaders
- The International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leaders, including Netanyahu.
- This marks the first time the ICC targets a close U.S. ally.
Senate Border Bill Revote
- The Senate will vote on a bipartisan border bill.
- Republicans previously blocked the bill, influenced by Trump's immigration campaign.
Johansson's Voice Copied
- Scarlett Johansson's voice was allegedly copied for OpenAI's ChatGPT personal assistant.
- Johansson declined OpenAI's offer to license her voice, expressing shock and anger.