George Clooney
Coverage of George Clooney in the Nexus archive.
- Poll: Americans say they’re sick of politics taking over their lives. With exceptions.
A majority of Americans feel politics is invading everyday spaces where it does not belong, but remain influenced by celebrities and athletes expressing partisan views aligned with their own. Trump and Harris voters both report political overreach in areas like sports and culture, though Trump voters show greater concern.
- Should celebrities and athletes shut up about politics? It’s complicated.
A majority of Americans feel politics is over侵入 daily life, yet voters remain influenced by celebrities' and athletes' political statements when they align with their own views. The article highlights partisan divides in perceptions of political influence across domains like sports and media, with examples of celebrities and podcasts engaging in political discourse.
- George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep back new ‘Human Consent Standard’ for AI licensing
Hollywood actors George Clooney, Tom Hanks, and Meryl Streep support a new AI licensing standard called the Human Consent Standard. The standard allows individuals to set terms for the use of their work or likeness by AI systems. This includes giving full permission, allowing access with certain requirements, or restricting access entirely.
- AI outperforms doctors in Harvard trial of emergency triage diagnoses
A Harvard study found AI systems outperformed human doctors in emergency medicine triage, diagnosing more accurately in high-pressure hospital scenarios. Researchers described the results as a 'profound change in technology that will reshape medicine.'
- George Clooney mounts defense of Kimmel's 'widow' joke about Melania Trump, laments rhetoric is 'too heated'
George Clooney defended Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump being an 'expectant widow,' criticizing the 'heated' political rhetoric and violence. Kimmel clarified the joke was a 'light roast' about age differences, while Clooney condemned threats against the administration and recent acts of violence.
- Clooney defends Kimmel: ‘Jokes are jokes’
George Clooney defends late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after President Trump and Melania Trump criticized a joke about the first lady appearing like an 'expectant widow' ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Clooney emphasized that Kimmel is a comedian, suggesting humor should be protected.
- George Clooney hits back at Trump's calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be axed as he and leggy wife Amal attend Chaplin Award Gala
George Clooney responded to Donald Trump's criticism of Jimmy Kimmel during the Chaplin Award Gala, where he and his wife Amal Clooney attended. The event highlighted Clooney's public support for Kimmel amid political tensions.
- SPLC saw revenue surge after Charlottesville rally as DOJ alleges informant ties
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) saw revenue surge after the 2017 Charlottesville 'Unite the Right' rally, which drew scrutiny following a DOJ indictment alleging the group paid an informant tied to the event’s organizers. The rally, which sparked widespread condemnation and increased donations to civil rights groups, also influenced the 2020 presidential election, with critics questioning the SPLC’s role in amplifying extremist activity through informants.
- SPLC saw revenue surge after Charlottesville rally as DOJ alleges informant ties
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) saw a significant revenue surge after the 2017 Charlottesville 'Unite the Right' rally, which left one woman dead and sparked widespread condemnation. A Department of Justice indictment alleges the SPLC paid an informant tied to the event's organizers, including a source who coordinated logistics and racist content, while the group defends its actions as necessary to combat hate.
- Reese Witherspoon doubles down on AI comments, adds 'no one is paying me' to say them
Reese Witherspoon reiterated her call for women to learn AI despite backlash, clarifying she is not paid to promote it. She highlighted the gender gap in AI adoption and emphasized understanding the technology's pervasive role, while addressing concerns about its economic and environmental impacts.
- Reese Witherspoon warns AI is three times more likely to replace women
Reese Witherspoon warns that jobs held by women are three times more likely to be automated by AI than those held by men, citing a UN and Poland research report. She urges women to learn AI to avoid being left behind, noting that 70% of her book club members were not using it effectively.
- George Clooney lashes out at 'infantile' Trump for mocking his acting skills amid Iran war
George Clooney criticized Donald Trump for mocking his acting skills during a heated exchange related to the Iran war. The incident highlights tensions between the celebrities and political figures amid international conflicts.