Glass slippers are on for Cinderella reunion

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3 years ago

August 24, 2022

Brandy is putting on her glass slipper and taking a walk down memory lane

Brandy is recalling her time as Cinderella in the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s remake, which was featured in the late 1990s.

The movie drew 60 million viewers during its premiere and received an Emmy for Outstanding Art Direction.

It was a big moment, as Brandy became the first black Cinderella.

“My dreams when I was a young girl (were) to be a singer, have my own band and meet Whitney Houston,” she said.

The film was an adaptation of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein ||’s 1957 musical comedy.

This year, it is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the film’s stars Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg, Bernadette Peters and Jason Alexander being celebrated for their mega efforts.

“The idea of having Cinderella be a young Black girl at the time was an extraordinary idea.”
JASON ALEXANDER

Alexander played Lionel in the film, which was celebrated for its diversty.

“Suddenly you have a Black woman as a queen, a white man as the king and an Asian man as the prince, and at first glance you go, ‘What?'” he said.

OpenAI and Instacart launch grocery shopping inside ChatGPT

OpenAI partners with Instacart for seamless grocery shopping in ChatGPT; learn about Instant Checkout and future integrations.

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5 hours ago

December 10, 2025

Harvey Vargas

OpenAI partners with Instacart for seamless grocery shopping in ChatGPT; learn about Instant Checkout and future integrations.

OpenAI has partnered with Instacart to bring a revolutionary grocery shopping experience directly into ChatGPT. Users can now shop, check out, and pay for groceries seamlessly without leaving the app. This integration is designed to make online shopping faster, smarter, and more convenient than ever.

Karen Sutherland from Uni SC joins us to explain how the Instant Checkout feature works and how users can activate the Instacart app within ChatGPT. We also dive into Stripe’s role in ensuring secure payments and explore how OpenAI is differentiating itself in the growing agentic commerce market.

The discussion also covers user feedback so far, the Agentic Commerce Protocol that powers the app, and what future integrations or features OpenAI might roll out. Learn how this partnership fits into OpenAI’s broader business strategy and the challenges of scaling the service across platforms.

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Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for under-16s

Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a historic step in youth online safety regulations.

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6 hours ago

December 10, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a historic step in youth online safety regulations.

Australia has made history, becoming the first country to ban social media access for children under 16. From midnight, platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram will be blocked for young users across the nation. The move marks one of the strongest regulatory actions ever taken on youth online safety.

The new law requires ten major digital platforms to comply or face fines of up to A$49.5 million. The decision comes amid growing global concerns about the impact of social media on children’s mental health, with other countries watching closely as they consider similar measures.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the ban is designed to support young Australians and reduce harmful pressures created by constant digital engagement. While platforms are preparing to use age-inference technology to comply, critics warn the ban could isolate vulnerable teens.

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U.S. approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China amid tensions

U.S. approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China, balancing security with tech collaboration amid ongoing tensions.

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1 day ago

December 9, 2025

Harvey Vargas

U.S. approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China, balancing security with tech collaboration amid ongoing tensions.

The U.S. Commerce Department has approved exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China, signaling a cautious compromise in the ongoing technology standoff between the two countries. This decision reflects efforts to balance national security concerns with continued technological collaboration.

Nvidia shares jumped 2% following the announcement, showing investor optimism about the move. Analysts are closely watching how Chinese firms will respond and whether they will aggressively pursue these high-performance AI chips.

Despite the approval, concerns remain about the potential military applications of AI technology. Officials emphasize that the decision aims to protect U.S. interests while navigating complex international tech dynamics.

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