Talent agency WME partners with tech startup Vermillio to protect WME clients from thefts of their likeness and IP by using AI technology to track images

The US has sentenced IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn to five years in prison for leaking the tax returns of Donald Trump and other Americans to media outlets. The case has been widely discussed by various media outlets and individuals on social media. Ukraine's foreign ministry has criticized HBO for casting Serbian actor Milos Bikovic in The White Lotus' season three, accusing him of supporting Russia without providing any evidence.

In other news, Sirius XM has acquired rights to the podcast SmartLess, hosted by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, reportedly for over $100 million. This comes after Amazon previously paid between $60 million and $80 million for the same rights. The deal has sparked discussions across various platforms, including LinkedIn, The Desk, Boing Boing, Podnews, and Sirius XM Holdings Inc.

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The US sentences IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn to five years in prison for leaking the tax returns of Donald Trump and other Americans to media outlets.
Ukraine's foreign ministry criticizes HBO for casting Milos Bikovic in The White Lotus' season three, alleging without evidence that the Serbian actor supports Russia.
Sirius XM acquires rights to SmartLess, a podcast by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, sources say for $100M+; Amazon previously paid $60M-$80M.
Various discussions are taking place across different platforms and individuals on topics related to media and technology.

Talent agency WME partners with tech startup Vermillio to protect WME clients from thefts of their likeness and IP by using AI technology to track images

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