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Manhattan DA issues dire warning to Venmo, PayPal and other payment app users
TheStreet's J.D. Durkin brings the latest business headlines from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as markets close for trading Tuesday, January 23rd.Full Video Transcript Below: J.D. DURKIN: I'm J.D. Durkin reporting from the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks were mixed to close out today's session. The Dow closed down 95 points, the Nasdaq closed four tenths of a percent higher, and the S&P closed two tenths of a percent higher. This comes as investors continue to monitor fourth-quarter earnings reports. Over 10 percent of companies in the S&P 500 have reported results, and of those, 62 percent have beaten Wall Street expectations. In other news, if you send money using apps like Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, or Zelle, Manhattan’s District Attorney has a warning for you: be careful. In a letter he sent to the popular apps, D.A. Alvin Bragg demanded that more security measures be installed to protect users from theft, and in some cases, physical harm. In the letter, Bragg stated, "Offenders also take over the phone's security by changing passwords, recovery accounts, and application settings. The ease with which offenders can collect five- and even six-figure windfalls in a matter of minutes is incentivizing a large number of individuals to commit these crimes.” Bragg also referenced Senator Elizabeth Warren’s letter to the banking industry from 2022, which said fraud claims had tripled between 2020 and 2022. To combat the rising crimes, Bragg suggested safety measures such as lowering the limit of daily transfers, longer wait time for larger transfers, and having a confirmation sent for when a suspicious transfer takes place. Peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo and PayPal now handle an estimated one trillion dollars in payments. That'll do it for your daily briefing. From the New York Stock Exchange, I’m J.D. Durkin with TheStreet.
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*2024 Oscar Nominations: Snubs and Surprises Revealed*
Christopher Nolan has finally got the Academy’s attention. The 2024 Oscars nominations list was officially announced on Wednesday, with the perennial fan-favourite filmmaker scooping the Oscars nomination pool for his magnum opus Oppenheimer. Nolan, who has yet to earn an Academy Award of his own, […] Visit Man of Many for the full post.
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'No one listens to us at all': Another flight attendant is sounding the alarm on bad passenger behavior
With the airline industry dealing with record-high numbers of travelers and struggling to find the staff needed to meet it, many flight attendants are feeling stretched thin — and taking to social media to vent. At the end of last year, Philadelphia-based flight attendant Destanie Armstrong went viral after describing how some passengers will plead and argue in the hopes of getting her to upgrade them into a better fare class once they see an empty seat. The strategy almost never works since such upgrades are almost always done by the gate agent long before the flight boards.Related: JetBlue flight attendant shares passenger horror stories In a more recent TikTok video, Armstrong expressed some of the other problems that she and fellow flight attendants often deal with on the job — just as takeoff and landing at the most high-stakes moments of the flight for the pilot, flight attendants often struggle most with boarding and deplaning. @destanieaaa Here is the tea. #flightattendant #cabincrew ♬ original sound - Destanie | Flight Attendant ✈️ Here is why flight attendants get particularly frustrated with the boarding process "When people come on the airplane, we set the tone: like 'hey, good morning, welcome onboard,'" Armstrong explains in the video. "... But people will argue over the smallest little things. People don't want to sit in the correct seat and they get angry when they have to move to their correct seat. People want to move to an upgraded seat when they can’t move to an upgraded seat." More Travel:A new travel term is taking over the internet (and reaching airlines and hotels)The 10 best airline stocks to buy nowAirlines see a new kind of traveler at the front of the plane Another common problem arises when passengers disregard flight attendant instructions. While actions that endanger the safety of the flight is a fast-track way to get one removed or the flight diverted, flight attendants often find themselves having to argue with passengers who do not want to move from another seat or not put smaller items into the overhead compartment.Another dark side of the job: 'People fetishize us as flight attendants...' "People will fill the overhead bins with their jackets and purses and small things that could go into the seat in front of them and no matter how many times we say like 'everyone's cooperation will be very appreciated,' no one listens to us at all," Armstrong said. On top of classic problems with the job such as jet lag and an irregular schedule particularly for those who are just starting out with the airline, Armstrong touched upon many of the myths that exist around the flight attendant lifestyle. While a small segment of overall travelers, there are always those who ask inappropriate questions or even make advances or sexually harass flight attendants on the job. Between difficult travelers and the stress of the job during such high numbers of travelers, Armstrong said that "in the aviation industry in the U.S. morale is very low" — many are feeling burnt-out, unappreciated and frustrated with a lack of both passenger understanding and corporate response. "People really fetishize us as flight attendants and it's really frustrating to feel so judged by people because of my profession," Armstrong said. "... I get the 'have you joined the Mile High Club?' question once a week and that's just such a stupid question to me. I would never do that."Related: Veteran fund manager picks favorite stocks for 2024
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*'No one listens to us at all': Another flight attendant is sounding the alarm on bad passenger behavior*
With the airline industry dealing with record-high numbers of travelers and struggling to find the staff needed to meet it, many flight attendants are feeling stretched thin — and taking to social media to vent. At the end of last year, Philadelphia-based flight attendant Destanie Armstrong went viral after describing how some passengers will plead and argue in the hopes of getting her to upgrade them into a better fare class once they see an empty seat. The strategy almost never works since such upgrades are almost always done by the gate agent long before the flight boards.Related: JetBlue flight attendant shares passenger horror stories In a more recent TikTok video, Armstrong expressed some of the other problems that she and fellow flight attendants often deal with on the job — just as takeoff and landing at the most high-stakes moments of the flight for the pilot, flight attendants often struggle most with boarding and deplaning. @destanieaaa Here is the tea. #flightattendant #cabincrew ♬ original sound - Destanie | Flight Attendant ✈️ Here is why flight attendants get particularly frustrated with the boarding process "When people come on the airplane, we set the tone: like 'hey, good morning, welcome onboard,'" Armstrong explains in the video. "[...] But people will argue over the smallest little things. People don't want to sit in the correct seat and they get angry when they have to move to their correct seat. People want to move to an upgraded seat when they can’t move to an upgraded seat." More Travel:A new travel term is taking over the internet (and reaching airlines and hotels)The 10 best airline stocks to buy nowAirlines see a new kind of traveler at the front of the plane Another common problem arises when passengers disregard flight attendant instructions. While actions that endanger the safety of the flight is a fast-track way to get one removed or the flight diverted, flight attendants often find themselves having to argue with passengers who do not want to move from another seat or not put smaller items into the overhead compartment.Another dark side of the job: 'People fetishize us as flight attendants...' "People will fill the overhead bins with their jackets and purses and small things that could go into the seat in front of them and no matter how many times we say like 'everyone's cooperation will be very appreciated,' no one listens to us at all," Armstrong said. On top of classic problems with the job such as jet lag and an irregular schedule particularly for those who are just starting out with the airline, Armstrong touched upon many of the myths that exist around the flight attendant lifestyle. While a small segment of overall travelers, there are always those who ask inappropriate questions or even make advances or sexually harass flight attendants on the job. Between difficult travelers and the stress of the job during such high numbers of travelers, Armstrong said that "in the aviation industry in the U.S. morale is very low" — many are feeling burnt-out, unappreciated and frustrated with a lack of both passenger understanding and corporate response. "People really fetishize us as flight attendants and it's really frustrating to feel so judged by people because of my profession," Armstrong said. "[...] I get the 'have you joined the Mile High Club?' question once a week and that's just such a stupid question to me. I would never do that."Related: Veteran fund manager picks favorite stocks for 2024
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Ford CEO says he's proud to offer a car that other Big Three rivals gave up on
As the automotive industry slowly transitions to zero-emissions motoring, Ford (F) - Get Free Report CEO Jim Farley has something to brag about when it comes to the automaker he oversees.Related: Ford reveals some bad news about its electric vehicles In a statement during Ford Racing's launch event for the 2024 racing season on Jan. 17, the boss of the Blue Oval noted that 2024 marks an important milestone of one of its most iconic models. A Ford Mustang Dark Horse sports car is on display during the Auto Guangzhou 2023 in Guangzhou, China. VCG/Getty Images "Mustang is going to celebrate its 60th anniversary coming up here," Farley said. "A lot of our competitors have left. They’ve come and gone. We never did that. We’ve always been there with Mustang." Introduced at the New York World's Fair in April 1964, the iconic Ford Mustang has been the blue oval's marquee product that has captured the hearts and minds of car enthusiasts. The pony car spawned noble competitors like General Motors' (GM) - Get Free Report Chevrolet Camaro and Stellantis' (STLA) - Get Free Report Dodge Challenger, but have exited the market unlike the Mustang. Today, the Mustang lives on as a sports car with a wide model range for nearly everyone, including enthusiasts seeking supercar-level performance and speed. Currently, the hottest of the bunch on offer is a $300,000 "GTD" version inspired by the GT3 cars, but Farley insists that the variety is key to its current and future success. The new Ford Mustang GTD is revealed at the 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show in Detroit. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images "Sixty years, and it’s changed over time. We have EcoBoost, we have the Dark Horse now, and we’re going to continue to invest. And if we’re the only one on the planet making a V8 affordable sports car for everyone in the world, so be it." Though a V8 gas-guzzling muscle car is less than ideal for today's zero-emissions focused auto industry, Farley credited his company's Mustang Mach-E as one of the reasons why the Mustang can live on in its current form, noting that its existence lets Ford "sell ICE vehicles for a long time to come." The #64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports Ford Mustang GT3 of Harry Tincknell, Mike Rockenfeller, and Christopher Mies during the Roar Before The Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. Icon Sportswire/Getty Images As the Ford CEO kicked off another racing season, he bragged that his Mustangs will see the racetracks of "six different continents on any given weekend" this year, from NASCAR in the states to Australian Supercars and the World Endurance Championship. "That’s because we have a V8 engine," Farley said. More Automotive:Hyundai and Kia's groundbreaking new tech is straight out of James BondWhy Mazda is going slow into electric vehiclesJeep parent blames California for an unfortunate situationRelated: Veteran fund manager picks favorite stocks for 2024
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*Ford CEO says he's proud to offer a car that other Big Three rivals gave up on*
As the automotive industry slowly transitions to zero-emissions motoring, Ford (F) - Get Free Report CEO Jim Farley has something to brag about when it comes to the automaker he oversees.Related: Ford reveals some bad news about its electric vehicles In a statement during Ford Racing's launch event for the 2024 racing season on Jan. 17, the boss of the Blue Oval noted that 2024 marks an important milestone of one of its most iconic models. A Ford Mustang Dark Horse sports car is on display during the Auto Guangzhou 2023 in Guangzhou, China. VCG/Getty Images "Mustang is going to celebrate its 60th anniversary coming up here," Farley said. "A lot of our competitors have left. They’ve come and gone. We never did that. We’ve always been there with Mustang." Introduced at the New York World's Fair in April 1964, the iconic Ford Mustang has been the blue oval's marquee product that has captured the hearts and minds of car enthusiasts. The pony car spawned noble competitors like General Motors' (GM) - Get Free Report Chevrolet Camaro and Stellantis' (STLA) - Get Free Report Dodge Challenger, but have exited the market unlike the Mustang. Today, the Mustang lives on as a sports car with a wide model range for nearly everyone, including enthusiasts seeking supercar-level performance and speed. Currently, the hottest of the bunch on offer is a $300,000 "GTD" version inspired by the GT3 cars, but Farley insists that the variety is key to its current and future success. The new Ford Mustang GTD is revealed at the 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show in Detroit. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images "Sixty years, and it’s changed over time. We have EcoBoost, we have the Dark Horse now, and we’re going to continue to invest. And if we’re the only one on the planet making a V8 affordable sports car for everyone in the world, so be it." Though a V8 gas-guzzling muscle car is less than ideal for today's zero-emissions focused auto industry, Farley credited his company's Mustang Mach-E as one of the reasons why the Mustang can live on in its current form, noting that its existence lets Ford "sell ICE vehicles for a long time to come." The #64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports Ford Mustang GT3 of Harry Tincknell, Mike Rockenfeller, and Christopher Mies during the Roar Before The Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. Icon Sportswire/Getty Images As the Ford CEO kicked off another racing season, he bragged that his Mustangs will see the racetracks of "six different continents on any given weekend" this year, from NASCAR in the states to Australian Supercars and the World Endurance Championship. "That’s because we have a V8 engine," Farley said. More Automotive:Hyundai and Kia's groundbreaking new tech is straight out of James BondWhy Mazda is going slow into electric vehiclesJeep parent blames California for an unfortunate situationRelated: Veteran fund manager picks favorite stocks for 2024
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*Hollywood could face another strike as large union lays down demands*
After suffering a major blow to its film and TV production in 2023, Hollywood may have another challenge on its hands. The American Federation of Musicians, a union that is made up of 70,000 musicians across the United States and Canada, is following in the footsteps of its unionized colleagues in Hollywood that conducted the successful actors’ and writers’ strikes last year. AFM is threatening to march to the picket lines for a new contract that meets its demands for improved wages, health care, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence protections and an end to yellow-dog contracts, which is where employees agree to not join a union.Related: Senate bill cracks down on AI replicas in important U.S. industry “Now it’s our turn to negotiate a fair and sustainable contract for our members – just like our fellow unions WGA and SAG-AFTRA did,” said AFM in a press release. The union began negotiating its new contract on Jan. 22 with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which is a trade association that represents the interests of major producers in film and television. AFM claims that musicians that perform on soundtracks “are making 75% less on content premiering on streaming platforms,” and that it has caused for musicians to receive less residual income which members claim is “threatening our livelihoods.” While recently speaking to CNN about the union's contract negotiations, AFM President Tino Gagliardi said that the union is "prepared to do whatever it needs" to "make the lives of musicians better.” A strike from the AFM could have a major impact on Hollywood as the members that make up the union record, prepare and perform music across film, TV, radio, commercials, streaming, etc. Actor Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA, left, and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, national executive director and chief negotiator of SAG-AFTRA, during a news conference in Los Angeles on Nov. 10, 2023. Bloomberg/Getty Images Last spring, the Writers Guild of America went on strike in May, and SAG-AFTRA, an actors union, soon followed and started its strike two months later. Both unions’ top concerns were also streaming and the effect it had on residuals. The WGA strike ended in September, and SAG-AFTRA’s strike ended in November as both unions were able to work out tentative contracts, respectively, with the AMPTP. The strikes caused Hollywood to pause several film and TV productions, and California’s economy reportedly faced a $6 billion loss. AFM’s call for stronger AI protections to be included in its new contract comes at a time where the music industry has been battling the rise of AI and the negative impact it can have on music artists whose voices and music can easily be mimicked by the technology. Record label Universal Music Group, which represents artists like Taylor Swift, Drake and Adele, has been leading the fight to regulate AI in the music industry. In April last year, it told CNN that the record label has “a moral and commercial responsibility” to its artists “to work to prevent the unauthorized use of their music and to stop platforms from ingesting content that violates the rights of artists and other creators.”Related: Veteran fund manager picks favorite stocks for 2024
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*Manhattan DA issues dire warning to Venmo, PayPal and other payment app users*
TheStreet's J.D. Durkin brings the latest business headlines from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as markets close for trading Tuesday, January 23rd.Full Video Transcript Below: J.D. DURKIN: I'm J.D. Durkin reporting from the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks were mixed to close out today's session. The Dow closed down 95 points, the Nasdaq closed four tenths of a percent higher, and the S&P closed two tenths of a percent higher. This comes as investors continue to monitor fourth-quarter earnings reports. Over 10 percent of companies in the S&P 500 have reported results, and of those, 62 percent have beaten Wall Street expectations. In other news, if you send money using apps like Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, or Zelle, Manhattan’s District Attorney has a warning for you: be careful. In a letter he sent to the popular apps, D.A. Alvin Bragg demanded that more security measures be installed to protect users from theft, and in some cases, physical harm. In the letter, Bragg stated, "Offenders also take over the phone's security by changing passwords, recovery accounts, and application settings. The ease with which offenders can collect five- and even six-figure windfalls in a matter of minutes is incentivizing a large number of individuals to commit these crimes.” Bragg also referenced Senator Elizabeth Warren’s letter to the banking industry from 2022, which said fraud claims had tripled between 2020 and 2022. To combat the rising crimes, Bragg suggested safety measures such as lowering the limit of daily transfers, longer wait time for larger transfers, and having a confirmation sent for when a suspicious transfer takes place. Peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo and PayPal now handle an estimated one trillion dollars in payments. That'll do it for your daily briefing. From the New York Stock Exchange, I’m J.D. Durkin with TheStreet.
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*Simply NUC Emerald 2 is an Intel Raptor Lake mini PC with 3 HDMI ports, 2 Ethernet ports and up to 10TB storage*
The new Simply NUC Emerald 2 is a small desktop computer that measures 168 x 115 x 37mm (6.6″ x 4.5″ x 1.5″) and features a 13th-gen Intel Core “Raptor Lake” mobile processor, support for up to 64GB of RAM, and up to 10TB of solid state storage. It’s available now with prices starting at $569. […] The post Simply NUC Emerald 2 is an Intel Raptor Lake mini PC with 3 HDMI ports, 2 Ethernet ports and up to 10TB storage appeared first on Liliputing.
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This Tiktoker's $3 Plant DIY Is Making '90s Kids So Nostalgic
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The mopping robot vacuum Amazon shoppers say 'saves so much time' is at its lowest price in history
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you despise cleaning or just don’t have the time for it, practically everyone can benefit from a robot vacuum cleaner, especially when it doubles as a mop. If you’ve been holding off on buying a new machine, now is the time to buy while one of the most popular models at Amazon is at its lowest price ever. The iRobot Roomba Combo j5 is currently on sale for just $299, a 50% discount from the original $600 price. This is the lowest price it has ever been, according to Amazon’s price tracker camelcamelcamel, so don’t hesitate to add one to your cleaning closet before the deal ends. Order now and you’ll save over $300 on an all-in-one machine that does the dirty work for you even if you’re not home. Download the iRobot Home app on your iOS or Android device to schedule cleanings, set no-mop zones, see alerts, battery life, and more. It’s compatible with Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant to activate voice commands, so you can start a session without even lifting a finger. iRobot Roomba Combo j5, $299 (was $600) at Amazon Courtesy of Amazon The Roomba j5 uses a four-stage cleaning system to pick up everything in its path including hair, dust, dirt, and debris that you might not have known was even there. The slim design maneuvers under and around furniture, but it also has a camera that detects and avoids obstacles like stairs, toys, cords, and even pet waste. What makes this machine unique is that it can be used as a traditional robot vacuum with the vacuum bin installed, but can easily transform into a vacuum and mop combo by switching to another bin that comes with its own mop pad. It’ll automatically vacuum and mop all at once unless an area is specifically noted as a no-mop zone in the iRobot Home app. In that case, it’ll only vacuum to ensure carpets stay dry. Unlike a lot of similar models, this vacuum and mop can run for up to 180 minutes (three hours) on a single charge, which means it’s ideal for cleaning large spaces no matter if it's carpets or hard floors. Over 3,400 people agree that this advanced cleaning tool deserves five stars, and several reviews said that it leaves floors “spotless” after just a few minutes. Other shoppers raved that it “saves so much time.” “I have not found any battery-operated stick vacuums that come close to doing as good a job as the Roombas for pet hair,” one person said. “With three dogs tracking in mud and dirt, it does an excellent job of keeping my floors looking good if used every day.” “I'm not sure how I ever lived without one of these remarkable devices,” another shopper wrote. “We have three dogs and two cats. Lots of tile and wood floors. I never sweep anymore. I simply vacuum the bedrooms and let ‘Rosie’ do her job on the rest.” There’s no telling how long this incredible deal will last, so we suggest adding the iRobot Roomba Combo j5 to your cart for just $299 sooner rather than later.
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*The mopping robot vacuum Amazon shoppers say 'saves so much time' is at its lowest price in history*
TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Whether you despise cleaning or just don’t have the time for it, practically everyone can benefit from a robot vacuum cleaner, especially when it doubles as a mop. If you’ve been holding off on buying a new machine, now is the time to buy while one of the most popular models at Amazon is at its lowest price ever. The iRobot Roomba Combo j5 is currently on sale for just $299, a 50% discount from the original $600 price. This is the lowest price it has ever been, according to Amazon’s price tracker camelcamelcamel, so don’t hesitate to add one to your cleaning closet before the deal ends. Order now and you’ll save over $300 on an all-in-one machine that does the dirty work for you even if you’re not home. Download the iRobot Home app on your iOS or Android device to schedule cleanings, set no-mop zones, see alerts, battery life, and more. It’s compatible with Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant to activate voice commands, so you can start a session without even lifting a finger. iRobot Roomba Combo j5, $299 (was $600) at Amazon Courtesy of Amazon The Roomba j5 uses a four-stage cleaning system to pick up everything in its path including hair, dust, dirt, and debris that you might not have known was even there. The slim design maneuvers under and around furniture, but it also has a camera that detects and avoids obstacles like stairs, toys, cords, and even pet waste. What makes this machine unique is that it can be used as a traditional robot vacuum with the vacuum bin installed, but can easily transform into a vacuum and mop combo by switching to another bin that comes with its own mop pad. It’ll automatically vacuum and mop all at once unless an area is specifically noted as a no-mop zone in the iRobot Home app. In that case, it’ll only vacuum to ensure carpets stay dry. Unlike a lot of similar models, this vacuum and mop can run for up to 180 minutes (three hours) on a single charge, which means it’s ideal for cleaning large spaces no matter if it's carpets or hard floors. Over 3,400 people agree that this advanced cleaning tool deserves five stars, and several reviews said that it leaves floors “spotless” after just a few minutes. Other shoppers raved that it “saves so much time.” “I have not found any battery-operated stick vacuums that come close to doing as good a job as the Roombas for pet hair,” one person said. “With three dogs tracking in mud and dirt, it does an excellent job of keeping my floors looking good if used every day.” “I'm not sure how I ever lived without one of these remarkable devices,” another shopper wrote. “We have three dogs and two cats. Lots of tile and wood floors. I never sweep anymore. I simply vacuum the bedrooms and let ‘Rosie’ do her job on the rest.” There’s no telling how long this incredible deal will last, so we suggest adding the iRobot Roomba Combo j5 to your cart for just $299 sooner rather than later.
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Hollywood could face another strike as large union lays down demands
After suffering a major blow to its film and TV production in 2023, Hollywood may have another challenge on its hands. The American Federation of Musicians, a union that is made up of 70,000 musicians across the United States and Canada, is following in the footsteps of its unionized colleagues in Hollywood that conducted the successful actors’ and writers’ strikes last year. AFM is threatening to march to the picket lines for a new contract that meets its demands for improved wages, health care, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence protections and an end to yellow-dog contracts, which is where employees agree to not join a union.Related: Senate bill cracks down on AI replicas in important U.S. industry “Now it’s our turn to negotiate a fair and sustainable contract for our members – just like our fellow unions WGA and SAG-AFTRA did,” said AFM in a press release. The union began negotiating its new contract on Jan. 22 with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which is a trade association that represents the interests of major producers in film and television. AFM claims that musicians that perform on soundtracks “are making 75% less on content premiering on streaming platforms,” and that it has caused for musicians to receive less residual income which members claim is “threatening our livelihoods.” While recently speaking to CNN about the union's contract negotiations, AFM President Tino Gagliardi said that the union is "prepared to do whatever it needs" to "make the lives of musicians better.” A strike from the AFM could have a major impact on Hollywood as the members that make up the union record, prepare and perform music across film, TV, radio, commercials, streaming, etc. Actor Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA, left, and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, national executive director and chief negotiator of SAG-AFTRA, during a news conference in Los Angeles on Nov. 10, 2023. Bloomberg/Getty Images Last spring, the Writers Guild of America went on strike in May, and SAG-AFTRA, an actors union, soon followed and started its strike two months later. Both unions’ top concerns were also streaming and the effect it had on residuals. The WGA strike ended in September, and SAG-AFTRA’s strike ended in November as both unions were able to work out tentative contracts, respectively, with the AMPTP. The strikes caused Hollywood to pause several film and TV productions, and California’s economy reportedly faced a $6 billion loss. AFM’s call for stronger AI protections to be included in its new contract comes at a time where the music industry has been battling the rise of AI and the negative impact it can have on music artists whose voices and music can easily be mimicked by the technology. Record label Universal Music Group, which represents artists like Taylor Swift, Drake and Adele, has been leading the fight to regulate AI in the music industry. In April last year, it told CNN that the record label has “a moral and commercial responsibility” to its artists “to work to prevent the unauthorized use of their music and to stop platforms from ingesting content that violates the rights of artists and other creators.”Related: Veteran fund manager picks favorite stocks for 2024
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