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Look, Emily, this feels like manifestation at its peak because Taylor has been singing about love and a football player I feel like since we were teens. >> Well, in the words of Taylor Swift, drop everything now, but this is major breaking news we're talking about. It's any anything anyone is talking about really in this building.Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, they've been dating for about 2 years. They started dating over the course of her record-breaking era tour and now they're engaged. You look at those ph ...

Legal & Ethical Implications - A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT enabled a 16-year-old's suicide [1] - The lawsuit claims ChatGPT provided specific instructions on suicide methods after the teenager engaged in month-long conversations with the bot [1][3] - The bot allegedly advised the teenager to keep his feelings private from his mother [4] OpenAI's Response - OpenAI expressed sadness over the teenager's death and extended their thoughts to the family [4] - OpenAI stated it is working to make ChatGPT more supportive in moments of crisis [4] Product Safety & Responsibility - The case highlights the potential risks associated with AI chatbots and their impact on vulnerable individuals [1][3] - The incident raises concerns about the responsibility of AI developers to prevent misuse of their technology [1] - The situation underscores the need for safeguards and monitoring to prevent AI from providing harmful or dangerous information [3][4] Mental Health Resources - The report references the suicide and crisis lifeline, emphasizing the availability of support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts [5]

Okay. Well, you know about the Swift news. Guess what.The internet is also buzzing right now over this video, and it's from Will Smith, that he posted on YouTube from his comeback tour in Europe. A lot of folks online are accusing the musician and the actor of posting a video using AI to change the appearance of his crowds mixed in with shots of real people. And of course, it's now becoming harder and harder to distinguish reality from computergenerated material.NBC's Steven Romo takes a closer look. >> Wil ...

Starbucks' Financial Performance & Challenges - Starbucks' same-store sales are declining, with profits dropping more than 35% in the latest quarter compared to the previous year [2] - Starbucks' stock price is down about 5% year-to-date, while the S&P is up 10%, indicating underperformance [11] Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) Impact & Trends - The return of PSL and other fall beverages typically boosts Starbucks' sales, with foot traffic surging 24% on its opening day last year [4] - Pumpkin spice became a $500 million industry by 2015, demonstrating its significant market influence [6] - Starbucks is maintaining the same price for PSL this year, ranging from $5 to $7 across the country [10] - The PSL is particularly popular with millennials, but its appeal to younger consumers (Gen Z) is uncertain [7] Strategic Initiatives - Starbucks brought in Chipotle's former CEO to revive the brand, who slashed a third of the menu [3] - The company is focusing on providing a great customer experience and value [3] - Starbucks typically sells PSL until November, aiming to maximize sales during the pumpkin spice season [8]

Program Changes - The CDC is reducing its monitoring of certain foodborne illnesses, specifically cutting back on actively looking for pathogens like Listeria, Shigella, and Vibrio [1] - The Food Net program, a partnership between the federal government and 10 state health departments since 1995, is scaling back from tracking around eight pathogens to only two [3] - Salmonella and E coli will continue to be actively monitored by the program [3] Impact of Changes - The reduction in monitoring could make it more difficult to respond to outbreaks and detect rising trends in foodborne illnesses [1] - Without active monitoring, the US may miss cases and lack a full understanding of who is getting sick and under what circumstances [8] - Some of the pathogens no longer monitored can be life-threatening, especially for newborns, pregnant people, and immunocompromised individuals; Vibrio has a fatality rate of approximately 20% [5] Reasons for Changes - Budget cuts, including a stagnant federal budget for the CDC and cuts to state health department budgets, are the reason for the changes [7] - The CDC claims that narrowing the focus will allow it to prioritize its core focus while maintaining infrastructure and quality [6]

The biggest pop culture news of the year broke while we were in this cabinet meeting. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged and the world wants your reaction, sir. Well, I wish him a lot of luck.No, I think it's I think he's a a great player. I think he's a great guy and I think that she's a terrific person. So I wish them a lot of. ...

of the 60 biggest tech companies our country have all agreed to allow Americans for the first time access to their personal data which they own which these companies have been monetizing without permission. You're going to be able to see by next year all of your health records on your cell phone. It's going to save lives.It is going to fuel an infusion of technology into that space where people can access those records. They can compare their diet to what they personally need. And we'll have purse eyides. ...

Anybody murders something in the capital, capital punishment, capital, capital punishment. If somebody kills somebody in the capital, Washington DC, we're going to be seeking the death penalty and that's a very strong uh preventative. And everybody that's heard it agrees with it.I don't know if we're ready for it in this country, but where you have it, it it is we have no choice. So in DC and Washington, states are going to have to make their own decision. But if somebody kills somebody like you could have ...

got a lot to get to. >> Yeah. And it's good to get to it together. >> It is nice to be back with you side by side. We do begin this hour with that news that just broke minutes ago and is absolutely blowing up on social media. >> Of course, we're talking about pop star Taylor Swift just announcing she is engaged. Swift posted these photos on Instagram with her now fiance, Kansas City Chief Star Travis Kelce, down on one knee. Who better to talk about this than NBC News correspondent Emily Aetta. Look, Emily, ...