Good News and Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual joins Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal and team for a tour, what a great museum, don’t miss it…even work by  famed artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. What a joy, thanks Brad and team.

On Friday, February 27 from 4-9pm, join the Manhattan Borough President’s Office for a Free Night at the Studio Museum in Harlem to celebrate artwork that has been inspired by Black culture. Free tickets to the Studio Museum will be first come, first served while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you there!

Note: Music for our video is by Billie Holiday, “I’ll Be Seeing You,” in our video, who was discovered in Greenwich Village, NY, and was  closely related to HARLEM. BTW, Harlem is Thriving. Paul

Community Board Application Deadline EXTENDED to Friday, March 6

You now have until March 6 at 5pm to apply for a position on a community board, the most grassroots form of local government and official liaison between your neighborhood and elected officials.

You can learn about the location and work of your community board here. You must be at least 16 years old and live, work, or attend school in the community board to which you’re applying.

I’m hosting an ICE preparedness town hall and training this Sunday, March 1 at 5:30 pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (225 W. 99th St.) We’ll have a panel on learnings from Minneapolis’ response to ICE and a training on what to do if ICE shows up. No RSVP necessary.

Applications for Free 3-K and Pre-K Seats Close TOMORROW, Friday, Feb. 27

Families with children born in 2022 and 2023 can apply for a free 3-K or pre-K seat through this Friday, February 27. Families can apply online at MySchools.nyc, over the phone at 718-935-2009, or at a Family Welcome Center (Manhattan’s two FWCs are at 123 Morningside Dr. in Morningside Heights and 333 7th Ave. in Chelsea). 3-K and pre-K offers will be sent out in mid-May.

Last week, I was thrilled to join Mayor Mamdani to announce a new NYC childcare site on the Upper East Side at 65th Street, which will have 72 pre-K seats and 60 3-K seats this fall.

Apply for 3-K and Pre-K

Due to last weekend’s blizzard, we postponed my Inauguration Celebration and Borough Convention, so keep an eye on your inbox for an updated invitation coming soon.

All best regards,

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Manhattan Borough President

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Green Mountain Energy is a United States company that sells green electricity products via renewable energy credits.

Green Mountain Energy was founded in Vermont in 1997 by Sam Wyly as an offshoot of Green Mountain Power to take advantage of the deregulation of the Texas electricity market.^[1] In September 2000, the company moved its headquarters to Austin, Texas. In January 2002, Green Mountain began serving the Texas market and was the first to offer alternative energy in the state.^[3] In August 2009 Green Mountain Energy expanded to New York City, serving those in the Con Edison service territory.^[4]

In November 2010 Green Mountain Energy was acquired by NRG Energy for $350 million.^[1] At that time Green Mountain Energy operated as a standalone subsidiary of NRG, but now operates as one of NRG’s brands.^[5]

In May 2009 the company launched a “Renewable Rewards” Buy-Back program, which credits customers with renewable generation facilities in their homes for excess energy their facility sends back to the electric grid.^[6]

In April 2011 the company launched a solar leasing program for residential solar panels,^[7] and announced “Pollution Free EV”, a wind electricity product for electric vehicle owners.^[8]

In January 2011 Green Mountain Energy signed a two-year agreement to provide 100% renewable energy to the Empire State Building, the largest commercial green power purchase in New York City at that time.^[9] In February 2012, the company partnered with the National Football League (NFL) to power Super Bowl XLVI with 15 million kWh of renewable energy.^[10] In June 2012, Green Mountain Energy expanded to Pennsylvania, serving those in the PECO and PPL service territories.

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Written from a quiet farmhouse in the South of France, Elicia Woodford’s memoir traces her transformational path through heartbreak, spiritual initiation, and profound self-inquiry. Her story moves from her city loft in Atlanta to a healing island in Thailand, directly to the Occupy Oakland protests, into the jungles and coast of Costa Rica, and ultimately to the calming lavender fields of Provence, each location serving as a portal into deeper layers of wisdom.

Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love will quickly find themselves captivated by this unflinchingly honest account of the author’s search for love on a global canvas, with perhaps an even deeper level of self-reflection leading to a profound sense of empowerment and the love of a lifetime.

Indeed, at its core, Free To Be Me is not “a romantic travelogue.” It is about coming home to oneself.

Sensory Detail, Symbolism, and Synchronicity

Throughout this remarkable memoir, readers encounter the signs and symbols that accompanied Elicia Woodford’s inner awakening: hummingbirds, doves, roses, eclipses, caves, dreams, visions, and the unshakable whispers of intuition. (Music lovers will also vibe with Elicia’s suggestions for their playlist – songs from artists ranging from Peter Gabriel to Sinead O’Connor.)

These moments are not presented as fantasy. Instead, they are grounded in the emotional reality of a brilliant woman finding the courage to listen deeply to her body, her inner child, and her soul. And, as they read about these signs, symbols, and lessons, readers will find themselves inspired to engage in their own uniquely personal journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

“Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken; it’s about reclaiming what was always whole,” Elicia Woodford writes, offering both a personal revelation and a guiding principle of her work.

A Love Story Rooted in Destiny, Not Dependence

Amid the author’s journey emerges an unexpected love story, one that unfolds across continents and seems orchestrated by synchronicities too precise to ignore. Yet Elicia Woodford is clear: this love arrived not to rescue her, but to meet her at the level of wholeness she fought so hard to claim.

Following a series of profound insights, often learned through pain and vulnerability, the author ultimately connects finds her Great Love, Olivier, a process mirroring the truth that genuine connection becomes possible only after the inner child is heard, held, and healed.

A Guide for Readers Seeking Emotional Freedom

Offered not as a manual but like a revealing letter written by a longtime friend, Free To Be Me is deeply personal. The author’s intention is clear. Elicia Woodford wrote this extraordinary book for anyone longing to break free from old patterns of self-abandonment, emotional suppression, and inner conflict.

The memoir complements her larger body of work, which includes:

• The Core Emotional Healingâ Self-Study Course, guiding people to heal childhood wounds and build emotional support
• The True Essence Photography Program, where participants reconnect with and express their authentic selves
• The Resource Vibe Podcast, connecting listeners with master-level healers and spiritual resources across all disciplines

Collectively, these offerings reflect Elicia Woodford’s lifelong mission:
to nurture the wounded inner child and help others support themselves with courage, compassion, and emotional clarity.

For Readers Standing at the Threshold of Change

By the time the reader reaches the epilogue, where Elicia Woodford sits on her porch with her completed manuscript, surrounded by roses, doves, and her beloved dog River, the transformation is complete. The external journey across the globe mirrors the internal journey through grief, revelation, and rebirth.

“We must walk this path ourselves,” Elicia Woodford writes, “yet we are never truly alone.” At each step of of the journey, she honors the friends and spiritual advisors (spanning a wide range of disciplines), animals (especially her beloved dogs), and unseen forces (ever-present symbols like hummingbirds) that accompanied her.

Free To Be Me is a testament to what becomes possible when a woman stops silencing her truth and begins listening to the quiet, unshakeable wisdom within. It is also a reassuring message to her readers, that it is possible for all of us to attain the happiness we’ve always dreamed of.

About the Author

Elicia Woodford is a healer, teacher, and founder of Core Emotional Healingâ, with more than two decades of experience guiding others through emotional transformation. Known for her intuitive depth, compassionate presence, and the luminous clarity of her storytelling, she helps people reconnect with their inner child, express their authentic voice, and reclaim the parts of themselves long buried beneath trauma or self-doubt.

Her work spans memoir writing, emotional healing programs, photography-based personal development, and her Resource Vibe podcast, where she introduces listeners to the master-level spiritual resources that can help them transform their lives.

She lives in the South of France with her Great Love, Olivier, and her beloved dog River, wandering lavender fields, beaches, and vineyards, gathering simple moments like treasures.

For more information, visit:

www.eliciawoodford.com

Elicia Woodford is the author of Free To Be Me: A Memoir of Trauma,
Healing and Rebirth, a courageous and deeply personal memoir that
chronicles her journey through unhealthy relationships, deep inner healing,
and profound self-discovery. Through radical honesty, Elicia shares how
she learned to break destructive patterns, protect her inner child, and
recognize the signs life was offering her along the way.
Free To Be Me is both a powerful personal story and an invitation for
readers to reflect on their own lives, trust their inner guidance, and believe
that healing (and happiness) are possible. Please welcome, Elicia
Woodford.

3 KEY THEMES TO EMPHASIZE:
• Healing is possible for everyone. No one has to stay stuck in unhealthy
relationships, situations, or lifelong patterns.
• The importance of self-awareness and inner-child healing. Understanding
and protecting the inner child is essential to breaking destructive cycles.
• Alignment versus force. There is a meaningful difference between trying
to manifest outcomes and paying attention to the signs life offers.
• Learning to trust intuition and timing. Slowing down and listening often
reveals guidance that pushing forward can obscure.
• Openness with discernment. Exploring spiritual and healing modalities
while remaining honest about missteps and lessons learned.<b

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September 21, 2025

Dear Friends,

It is a pleasure to join you at Pause the World for Peace and to celebrate the 2025
International Day of Peace.

In a world with so much discord and inhumanity, the International Day of Peace reminds us
that no matter our differences, every person deserves to live free from violence and fear.
By pausing the world for peace, we create space for reflection, healing, and dialogue that
can lead to lasting change. And peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the
presence of justice. For over 20 years, this day has been a call to unite in building a more
compassionate and equitable world.

On behalf of the Borough of Manhattan, I hope that we can all work together to create a
more peaceful future.

Sincerely,

Mark Levine
Manhattan Borough President

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https://youtu.be/j0MNNN2uR5s

Dear Friends and Members,

The “Thought for the Day” was submitted by Aisha Cahn in a wonderful, caring WhatsApp group of kind people. These young children holding up a slipper and laughing and playing with no shoes, but with each other, are happy and sad at the same time, for me.  While we see the simplicity in playing with a slipper or a rock or a tree branch, we also see the sadness that the children don’t have a phone camera to take that picture that they can keep forever with our new technology…on the other hand our memory, our smells, our love, our energy at any given moment is strongest and can’t be captured with a camera, or AI.  

Let’s share and applaud these children’s happiness in this photo and pray they do get a camera to communicate with the world or use as a safety device. There is more than enough for everyone on MOTHER EARTH TO HAVE A PHONE, TO HAVE A MEAL, AND TO HAVE A ROOF OVER THEIR HEAD, CLEAN WATER AND MORE…

LET’S ORGANIZE AS ONE WORLD FOR ALL, as that is what we are, ONE WORLD.

BLUE MARBLE: NOW HALF A CENTURY AND HOW CLIMATE CHANGE HAS ALTERED MOTHER EARTH

Spending time with each other can be the best. I worked on the Captain Kangaroo Show, and at the end of each show, he would say, “Spend time with your Children.” This simple statement is a BIG STATEMENT…THINK AND ACT ON IT….IF YOU HAVE NO CHILDREN, SPEND SOME TIME WITH YOURSELF, BE YOUR CHILD! As some say, we are ALL GOD’S CHILDREN. 

WITH ONLY TWO MONTHS TILL The International Day of Peace & NYC Climate Week Kick-Offs Weekend Concert and Events, please volunteer, donate, or help find donors for our 23^rd Annual Peace Day Event. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. WHO WANTS A WORLD TOTAL CEASE-FIRE EVERYWHERE? WHO WANTS TOTAL PEACE ON EARTH? WHO WANTS TO TAKE CARE OF MOTHER EARTH REALISTICALLY? WHO WANTS TO HELP A POSITIVE 23^RD ANNUAL EVENT THAT SHARES THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT WORLD PEACE AND MOTHER EARTH?

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Founder, Good News Corporation 501 C 3 212 647 1212 paul.sladkus1@gmail.com  and our Good News and Peace Worldwide Team who make our Peace Day 9/21 happen.

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The Complete Conference Agenda (The Daytime Events)

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Noon – 12:50 PM : Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

Realtime AI Architecture: The Ferrari of Supercomputing – Arrival of Cinematic Le Mans – From Hollywood – Madison Avenue

Discover the game-changing potential of Real-time AI Architecture, so impressive that the most jaded Hollywood pros have called it, “The Ferrari of Supercomputing.” This Real-Time engine will enable unprecedented levels of creativity, innovation, and efficiency in games, AI movies, feature production, in 24/7 content creation. Imagine rendering photorealistic visual effects in real-time, eliminating tedious rendering processes. AI-powered content generation enables personalized storytelling and immersive experiences. Real-time video editing and color grading streamline post-production workflows. Advanced AI-driven animation tools enable realistic character movements and interactions. Enhanced content security and piracy protection are also made possible through AI-powered watermarking and fingerprinting. This session will delve into the cutting-edge technologies and architectures making Real-time AI a reality, transforming the content creation landscape forever.”

Ted Schilowitz, Visionary & Futurist, formerly Paramount Global & 20th Century Fox

Remington Scott, Founder, CEO and Chief Architect, Hyperreal® Inc., VFX, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Jim Geduldick, Founder – Director, Visual Effects & Virtual Production, Spaceboy Labs, Point Break, The Martian & Transformers: The Last Knight

Dustin Callif, President, Tool of North America

Kristin Glushon, Executive Producer, Nexus Studios, Moderator

Session II:

The AI Data Royalty Marketplace: Licensing, Monetization & Rev-Share

For the past two years, there has been massive technology proliferation across industries. Users have totally embraced the idea of AI as a content creation platform, from creative writing to image, music and entire film score creation. But how are the AIs “Trained” to provide these unique and even revolutionary services? The entertainment and technology industries are in a classic struggle to figure out the balance between innovation and compensation for rights and services. And without belaboring the question of “Legal Remedy,” a robust industry of AI Data Royalty, licensing, monetization and Rev-Share possibilities is emerging. The industry appears to be in the first stages of exploration and negotiation, and as with all vital industry challenges, the marketplace for AI Data is another fascinating journey in the world of innovation.

Speakers:

Peter Csathy, Chairman, Creative Media, Moderator

Rebecca Grossman-Cohen, Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Partnerships, New York Times

Dave Davis, General Manager, Protege Media, USA

Mickey Maher, Chief Revenue Officer, Vermillio

Howie Singer, Adjunct Professor, NYU Music Business

Session III:

AI Games, Animation & Platforms – A Synthetic Universe of Creativity

Games has been a dominant entertainment market for decades, easily outgrossing feature films, and the addition of AI will clearly serve to amplify game innovation, impacting multiple platforms, starting at console game development but perhaps most immediately on social media and totally unique and innovative “Game Concepts” enabled by the fast paced innovation and impact of generative AI. Animation will clearly be the “Instant Winner” in GenAI short and longform, but what it specifically will mean within the world of Gaming, social media and Memes represents an “Explosion” we are all about to witness in real-time.

Speakers:

Scott Donaton, CMO and Head of Content, VersusGame

Devo Harris, CEO, Adventr

Carmen Chu, VP of Lifecycle/Consumer Marketing, Fandom

Brad Timmins, founder and CEO, eGen

Albert Thompson, Managing Director, Digital Innovation, Walton Isaacson, Moderator

Session: I:

AI & Magnificent Fashion & Beauty: An Exploration of the Imagination – Retail, Runway, Advertising and Virtual Human

“Fashion and Beauty Design” is the very definition of “Cutting Edge” personal expression and cultural identity. From Cleopatra to Coco Chanel and Christina Dior, from Twiggy to Calvin Klein and Kim Kardashian, the art of beauty and fashion have consistently pushed boundaries, challenged norms, and reflected the zeitgeist of its time. And today, we welcome a cascade of technology, with “Artificial Intelligence” leading the way in design, media, marketing and the re-imagining of our cultural identities and basic understanding of personal image and conception of self. Is this taking the power of technology too seriously? Is it an exaggeration? Perhaps and perhaps not.

Speakers:

Sarah Parnicky, Ambassador, Digital Fashion Week, Moderator

Metamorphix, Innovative Designer, Two-Time Winner, AI Fashion Week

Matilde Mariano, Creative Director, Designer, Architect, MOLNM

Wilfred Driscoll, co-founder and COO, TryIto

Additional Speakers to be Announced

1 PM – 1:50 PM: Eastern Time Zone

AI Filmmakers Make Movies: A New Frontier – A New Level of Creativity

As artificial intelligence advances into a new frontier of film production, creators employ sophisticated prompts—incorporating zoom and pan directives, nuanced facial expressions, and intricate character interactions—to produce cinematic works in real time, now in short-form but the vision of feature-length features is clearly within sight. Yet, a fundamental question emerges: Who holds the mantle of “Creator”—the human artist who conceives the narrative or the technology that executes it? This session examines how AI-driven tools are elevating creative expression to unprecedented levels, transforming the filmmaking process. It explores the interplay between human vision and machine capability, revealing how artificial intelligence serves not merely as an instrument but as a collaborative force. This convergence is redefining storytelling, expanding the boundaries of cinema, and challenging traditional notions of authorship in the digital age.

Speakers:

Katya Alexander, Producer/Director, Fable Studios

Eric Shamlin, CEO, Secret Level and Co-Governor, Emerging Media Programming Peer Group, Television Academy

PJ Pereira, Creative Chairman & Founder Silverside.ai

Quinn Halleck, Experience Director, Tool of North America

Michael Lingelbach, Founder / CEO, Hedra

Leslie Shannon, Head of Ecosystem and Trend Scouting, Nokia, Moderator

Session II:

Hal 9000 Meets Hollywood – AI Agents, Training & Virtual Production: The Worst Case Scenario

First, let’s peek into an “Upside Down” scenario where Hollywood innovates an “AI to Human Collaboration.” Imagine the obvious and immensely popular creation of “Hollywood Companion AIs”—24/7 “Characters and Personalities” fully engaging with humans. What could possibly go wrong? From deepfake scandals and privacy nightmares to “Human-Machine Dependency,” this seemingly benign innovation is stockpiled with legal landmines and entertainment chaos, a chilling echo of the HAL 9000 sabotage in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Take Two: What happens when AI agents, trained on biased or flawed data, go rogue in virtual production pipelines? Picture a runaway AI subtly altering a complex feature story arc, inflating the project’s budget by 20%—and that’s just the start of a cascading problem cycle. In the not-so-distant future, a powerful AI could emerge as an “Executive Level Production Sledgehammer,” overriding creative decisions, rewriting scripts with unintended biases, or sabotaging productions with corrupted virtual sets. In this session, just for a moment, we’re putting on the brakes to the acceleration of “Cinematic AI.”

Speakers:

Steve Masur, Partner, Raines Feldman Littrell LLP, Moderator

Gerald Casale, Artist, Musician, founding Member, DEVO

Dan Neely, Co-Founder and CEO, Vermillio

Kirthiga Reddy, Co-founder & CEO, Virtualness

Meeka Bondy, Senior Counsel, Technology Transactions & Privacy Group and Co-Chair, Film and TV Group, Perkins Coie LLP

Tommy Petrov, Co-founder & CEO, CopySight AI

Session III:

The Virtual Production Studio: Revolutionary Experience – Revolutionized Industry

It’s almost impossible to exaggerate how much has changed in the past five or six years in the world of visual creativity and film production. What started out as an already impressive world of “Green Screens” and CGI has emerged as a universe of Gen AI video, prompted 3D images and full audio tracks, plus a vast war-chest of pre-visualization tools, all placed in the hands of our greatest storytellers. The industry is revolutionizing before our eyes. Filmmakers are transforming the ideation process, a world of AI and Virtual Production and in a matter of days, weeks and months, bringing it to life as a fully realized feature films, TV shows, advertisements and YouTube videos. In this session, we examine the phenomenon.

Speakers:

Jessica Powell, CEO, Audioshake

Eliot Mack, CEO, Lightcraft Technology

Autodesk, speaker to be announced

Seth Hallen, Founder & Managing Partner, Hallstone Ventures, Moderator

2 PM – 2:50 PM – Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

AI and Next-Level Storytelling: Creativity Beyond the Algorithm – AI-XR-Experimental

Let’s acknowledge certain ground rules, namely, XR, Holographic and AI experiences do not exist without the artistry and creativity of writers, directors, artists and actors. The technology may almost be without limits, but it is the contribution of the “Human Mind” working at peak performance which creates art and entertainment. Ultimately it is all about the “Human Creator and Team,” in collaboration with advanced technology. We may be entering a world of Google Deep Mind, Grok, OpenAI and Meta technologies, but at the core of the Digital Hollywood revolution, it is “Human Creativity and Experience” which will ultimately be liberated and empowered. How will AI and XR redefine the emotional impact of storytelling in tomorrow’s Creative World? What “Interface” will the “Consumer Experience?” Those are good questions that our speakers will explore.

Speakers:

Greg Kahn, Co-Founder, AI Trailblazers, Moderator

Jeff Burke, Associate Dean, Research and Technology, UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television

Rosemary Lokhorst, CEO & co-founder, BADASS Studios Ltd

Nigel Tierney, Executive Creative Director, Yahoo

Neville Spiteri, Co-founder /CEO, Wevr

Guy Gadney, CEO, Charisma.ai

Session II:

The Explosive Advertising Experience: AI + 3D + XR + Spatial

It’s like an erector set combined with a kaleidoscope of color that manifests as electronic layers, like a child’s wonderland emerging from within the imagination of the greatest artists in the world. These are the unique achievements of our technology industries enabling new and magnificent platforms with AI, 3D, XR and Spatial capabilities, each of which expand in capability month over month, year over year. Witness the stunning “Artistic Achievements” of the Advertising Industries, as they transform cityscapes, devices and platforms into vibrant, immersive experiences. This is a true celebration of the artistic spirit.

Speakers:

Lori H. Schwartz, Founder & CEO, StoryTech, Moderator

Johannes Saam,  Futurist/Creative Technologist, Framestore/atara.xyz

Verena Puhm, AI Creative Director and Director

Fabian Birgfeld, Chief Design Officer, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Peter Pinfold, CEO, Darabase Canada

Session III:

Video Creators and Podcasters: Shaping the Narrative – Influencing the Culture

In today’s digital landscape, video creators and podcasters have become the new architects of culture. We’re all familiar with the platforms, YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, X, Facebook, Linkedin, TikTok, Rumble Sirius, iHeart & Substack to name a few. Mainstream media is being overwhelmed by this barrage of digital technology. It may have been supercharged by the Covid media reset, but the momentum of this amalgam of indie to massively unique voices appear to be an unstoppable force. And the advertising and brand marketing are paying attention. Numbers don’t lie. Over 50% of national ad spend is now headed for non-MSM sources. In this session we will explore this phenomenon.

Speakers:

Joanna Popper, Former Chief Metaverse Officer, CAA, Moderator

Speakers to be Announced

Session IV:

AI & the Law: A “Deep Dive” – Fair Use, Copyright and the Doctrine of Innovation

Even with the successful resolution of the Entertainment industry “Guilds” strike of 2023, there remains an ongoing fear that “artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to creative professions.” The core AI issue sparking debate in Hollywood is not only based on compensation, data training and ownership but the creative control of the ultimate production itself. Additionally, “Deep Fake” technology has raised concern about potential harmful uses, such as political disinformation, revenge porn, and misuse of intellectual property. At the same time, many “creatives” tout the game changing benefits and innovation this technology can bring to artistic and other endeavors, such as educational opportunities, enhanced freedom of expression and reduced barriers to entry. This panel will discuss these competing concerns and whether existing legal frameworks, such as right of publicity, copyright, and existing regulations, are sufficient to address this powerful technology.

Speakers:

Zachary St. Martin, Head of US Commercial & IP Legal, TikTok & ByteDance

Rob Rosenberg,  principal, Telluride Legal Strategies; former EVP & General Counsel, Showtime Networks

Ian C. Ballon, Co-Chair, Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Moderator

Additional Speaker to be announced

3 PM – 3:50 PM – Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

The Complexity of AI & Art – Imagination of the Human + Machine: Cinematic Arts – Media Arts – RealTime Creativity

What does it mean when an artificial intelligence can dream? What does it mean to create art fabricated by neural networks rather than solely human hands and hearts. What does our future hold? Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon, is a magnificent and devastating portrait of grandeur and privilege of Europe of the 1700s and in equal measure, we can look to the magnificent treasure of Antoni Gaudi’s architecture of Barcelona, and both might be thought of as progenitors of the AI Art we aspire to today. While Generative AI art is like opening a door to a limitless supply of “Digital Art,” this new world of art by “Human and Machine” will be no less distinct and intriguing than any era of art which has come before.

Speakers

Leila Pinto, Multidisciplinary Artist

Xiaobi Iris Pan, Lead Product Designer, Amazon

Ulrike Kerber, Principal and Creative Director, Viva Design

Johannes Saam, Futurist/Creative Technologist, Framestore/atara.xyz

Elizabeth Kiehner, Global Chief Growth Officer, Nortal, Moderator

Session II:

Agentic Commerce: Integrating AI into Multiplatform Shopping and Transactions

The “Power of Compute” is coming of age. Agentic AI may have only made its way into the “Technology Lexicon” in the past six months, but the reality of Agentic AI may find its way into daily use with even greater speed. By integrating AI into multiplatform shopping and transactions, AI-powered payment processing plus a personalization and customer experience, may well produce a world of near frictionless commerce, or at least a wildly improved customer experience. The essential ingredient critical to its success, is privacy, security and the customer/brand relationship built on a foundation of “Trust and Loyalty.” the customer/brand relationship built on a foundation of “Trust and Loyalty.”

Speakers:

Michael Olaye, EVP, Managing Director, Huge

Michael Stitch, Partner, CourtAvenue

Sarah Buckler, Chief Executive Officer, Tangible, Moderator

Additional speaker to be announced

Session IV:

Cinematic AI & Virtual Production: A World of Tools and Technology – Layers of Innovation

While the operative words remain “Creativity and Storytelling” the advances in technology are breaking new ground to accelerate that process. Starting with the scriptwriting and storyboarding process, AI and a host of visual tools provide breakthrough options. And virtual production workflows are leveraging real-time game engines, motion capture, and LED volume technology to create immersive, interactive environments that blur the lines between physical and digital production. Real-time rendering and ray tracing are also unlocking unprecedented levels of visual fidelity, allowing filmmakers to achieve photorealistic results without the need for costly post-production processes. By integrating these innovations into their pipelines, filmmakers can unlock new levels of creative control, flexibility, and efficiency.

Speakers:

Doug Hogan, Creative Technologist, Groove Jones

Matthew Wenhardt, Head of AI Production, Gennie

Eric Yang, CEO, Topaz Labs

Peter Busch, Senior Vice President, Customer Success, Flawless

Margaret Burris, Unscripted Development Consultant, Reid AI Project, Moderator

Session III:

AI & the Design of Randomness: Unlocking the Inner Jackson Pollock

Our first thought was to call this panel, “AI: Inside the Black Box of the Imagination.” Artificial Intelligence, together with Machine Learning have opened the door to a relationship with a “Human Creator,” someone we might call an “Artist,” and the result is an exploration of the imagination that has never been seen before. The result is unique. Nevertheless, some critics, Jerry Saltz of New York Magazine’s Vulture among them, have articulated a clear disdain for this new and evolving art form. While others, the curators at MOMA in NYC to their credit, have honored AI’s best known artistic innovator, Rafik Anadol with a one-man show. Many have referred to AI Art as the “Design of Randomness,” referring to it’s kinship to Jackson Pollock. In this session we will explore some of those thoughts.

Speakers:

Evo Heyning, CEO, Realitycraft

Dan Novy, Assistant Professor, Emerging Media Arts, Johnny Carson Center, Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln

Anna Marie Piersimoni, Artist & Adjunct Professor, Department of Cinema and Television Arts, California State University, Northridge, Moderator

Speakers to be announced

4 PM – 4:40 PM – Eastern Time Zone

Session I:

Advanced Intelligence + Superstar Talent = Conversational AI, Virtual Influencers, Synths and AI Performers

Imagine a world where social media influencers are no longer just human, but also virtual. Where AI-powered performers can entertain, educate, and engage audiences with unprecedented precision. Welcome to the future of digital platforms, where Deep Fakes meet human intelligence and talent to create a new generation of influencers, synths, and performers. This technology is poised to revolutionize YouTube and TikTok, all social media platforms, as well as sectors of advertising and entertainment. Virtual influencers will enable brands to reach targeted audiences with unprecedented accuracy, using AI-driven engagement tools to maximize ROI. Meanwhile, social media platforms will be able to offer new, immersive experiences that blur the lines between reality and fantasy. Is there a breaking point that consumers will reject? This may be the moment to discover a new cultural balance.

Speakers:

Marc Scarpa, Co-Founder, DeFiance Media (Virtual Human News Anchors), Moderator

YI Zhou, Influencer, Visual Artist, Tech Innovator

Vacit Arat, Co-Founder & CEO, HIA Technologies Inc.

Samantha Tauber, Founder, VNCCII

Brian Weiner, Chairman/Founder, Synth Studios

Session III:

AI Data Royalties & Creative Partnerships: From Licensing to Micro-Payment & Rev Share

The intersection of AI and creative content has sparked intense debate among content owners, artists, and trade groups. As these stakeholders navigate the complexities law and legislation, at the same time, AI data royalty contracts and innovative solutions are emerging. In this conversation, our roundtable will explore the evolution of content licensing, including groundbreaking concepts in micro-payments and revenue sharing models. Join us as we delve into the future of creative partnerships and the potential for AI-driven royalty agreements to empower artists and content creators. Discover how these pioneering approaches can redefine the entertainment industry’s relationship with AI and ensure fair compensation for creative contributions.

Speakers:

Drew Silverstein, President, Head of AI Strategy, SourceAudi

Tim Porter, Co-Founder and CTO, Mod Tech Labs

Jeff Allen, CEO, FlikForge

Karen Allen,  CEO & Co-Founder, Infinite Album

Tyler Chou, Founder & CEO, Tyler Chou Law for Creators

Jason Henderson, Esq., Media and IP Licensing, JWL International, Moderator

Session III:

“Saga AI:” A Film Creator’s Discovery Engine: “Revolutionizing the Creative Process

Unlock your cinematic potential with Saga AI, a groundbreaking AI-powered tool designed for film creators, transforming scriptwriting, storyboarding, and previsualization animation. Saga AI empowers you by structuring narratives, generating dynamic dialogue, and crafting stunning visual storyboards, seamlessly aligning with Hollywood storytelling standards. Whether you’re battling writer’s block or refining a complex plot, Saga AI acts as your creative partner, offering tailored suggestions to enhance characters, develop captivating story arcs, and visualize scenes with precision. From indie filmmakers to seasoned professionals, this innovative discovery engine democratizes the filmmaking process, enabling anyone to bring their vision to life with ease. Join us for an immersive session featuring demos and insights from Saga AI’s creators, showcasing how this tool redefines storytelling.

Confirmed Speakers:

Russell Palmer, CEO & Co-Founder, CyberFilm AI, Moderator

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With New Year Starting Soon Time to Learn & Embrace Healthy Habits

You May Be Surprised When & Why Most Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle

It’s that time of year – when people begin reevaluating their habits, especially when it comes to eating, exercise and living an overall healthier lifestyle.

While many people believe a healthier lifestyle will improve their lifespan (how many years a person lives), the more important aspect is how it will improve their healthspan (the number of healthy disease-free years of life).

A new survey finds:

A whopping 57% of respondents* say they started healthy habits because of medical reasons.
36% say they were advised to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors by a physician.
32% say that they started healthy habits in order to mitigate health issues.
Only 36% say they learned healthy habits at a young age from parents or loved ones.
Meanwhile one in four (26%) parents** admit they feel negative emotions when thinking about their children’s nutritional intake and diet, with 18% feeling “frustrated” and one in ten (10%) feeling helpless.

In other survey findings, 62% respondents*** have suffered from gut problems, with one in three (34%) saying they were suffering from gut problems currently.

The survey also found that although the vast majority responding use vitamins or supplements daily, and almost half (47%) mistakenly believe the FDA approves vitamins and supplements. One in four (24%) say vitamins/supplements are “critical” to maintaining their health.

These findings are part of Amway’s first annual “Habits and Healthspan” survey. The idea behind the survey is to help share information to motivate people to live healthier lifestyles. Although more than $4.3 trillion is spent on healthcare currently in the U.S., the gap between life expectancy and healthspan is still growing. Today, the average American will spend the last 13 years of his or her life in poor health.

Holiday Durham, PhD, MS, and registered dietician will discuss the survey results and explain how we can adapt a healthy lifestyle to live a longer disease-free life. Holiday is also a clinical investigator at Amway leading the strategy and product innovation of the global women’s and children’s health and nutrition portfolios.

Interview is courtesy: Amway

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