This year at NAB with Lady Alicia At NAB, the mood around any new technology tends to swing between two poles: existential threat and competitive advantage. NAB 2024: “What is this going to break?” By 2024, generative AI had moved from curiosity to boardroom-level risk conversation—especially for broadcasters and producers who live and die by […]
President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum have sent shockwaves through global markets, sparking responses from allies and adversaries alike. Framed by the Trump administration as a move to protect American industries and jobs, these tariffs—25% on steel and 10% on aluminum—have instead ignited trade tensions that threaten to escalate into a […]
The creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Donald Trump has sparked fierce national and international debate. Touted as a revolutionary step toward streamlining government operations and eliminating “waste,” DOGE has, in practice, become a lightning rod for controversy. Its swift and sweeping actions are being felt in the lives of everyday […]
From the courtesy of the Guardian’s coverage of Trumps 1st 100 Days DAY 31 – TRUMPS 1ST 100 DAYS “LONG LIVE THE KING!” Trump said of himself after moving to block a congestion pricing policy in New York City, inviting a legal battle with his home state. His claim of royalty brought strong backlash after his first […]
The wildfires in Los Angels County continue to burn and destroy property. The update to the property damage is staggering, making it the second largest disaster in California history, second only to the Camp Fire in Northern California that destroyed over 18,000 structures. As of Friday Los Angeles County reported over 12,000 destroyed structures, and […]
Hurricane force winds sparked an unprecedented weather disaster in Los Angeles County, California on Tuesday January 7th, 2025. Since then five major firestorms have impacted communities throughout the County and has sadly claimed the lives of five people. The disaster started in Pacific Palisades, the largest community impacted, that has now spread to over 17,000 […]
Hurricane force winds, super low humidity, and dry brush from the drought was the combination for a perfect storm to ignite a firestorm today that is now decimating entire communities in Los Angeles County. The storm started in Pacific Palisades with one hundred mile per-hour winds carrying flaming embers for miles. Within the first twelve […]
Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Community at the Made in Compton Store As we bid farewell to 2024, we at the Made in Compton Store are filled with gratitude and pride for the milestones achieved and the unwavering support from our community. This year has been a testament to our commitment to […]
The Truth Imperative: Media Narratives in the Age of AI
In an era saturated with information, the integrity of the stories we consume has never been more important — or more fragile. The narratives that shape public opinion, political movements, and social change hinge on a single thread: truth. And yet, as artificial intelligence rapidly rewires the landscape of media production and consumption, that thread […]