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6 days ago
- Politics
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New Tennessee law criminalizes AI technology for child pornography creation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Beginning on July 1, 2025, it will be a crime in Tennessee to create or share technology specifically designed to create or facilitate the creation of AI-generated child pornography. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston), was signed into law by Governor Bill Lee on April 24, and it will take effect on July 1. The law makes it a felony to 'knowingly possess, distribute, or produce any software or technology specifically designed to create or facilitate the creation of AI-generated child sexual abuse material.' Possession will be a Class E felony, distribution will be a Class C felony and production will be a Class B felony. Locals, tourists recall major Gatlinburg crash that injured seven 'When in the wrong hands, artificial intelligence has the ability to make exploitive crimes even worse,' said Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch. 'I applaud the General Assembly and Governor Lee for seeing the value in strengthening our state's laws to better protect Tennesseans, and I'm proud our state is leading the way on common sense measures to ensure this emerging technology doesn't become a dangerous tool for bad actors.' Yager said the goal of the bill was to combat the rise of AI-generated child pornography while preserving legitimate AI applications. A release from his office explained that the legislation does not broadly ban AI, but targets tools with the intent to generate child pornography. The senator worked with the TBI to create the legislation. 'This law is about keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology to protect our children from unthinkable exploitation,' said Yager. 'Bad actors are using AI to create disturbing and abusive content, and Tennessee is taking a strong stand to stop it. By criminalizing the tools used to generate AI child pornography, we're giving law enforcement what they need to pursue offenders and protect victims.' What state laws protect kids against AI-generated deepfakes? This is not the first law in Tennessee targeting AI and child pornography. In 2024, the state added AI-generated images to the state's anti-child pornography laws. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Man Who Strangled Mom With Bungee Cord for "Sleeping Around" Learns Fate
Neil Howard, 46, will serve 30 years in prison after being convicted of murdering his mother, 60-year-old Norma Caraker Caraker was strangled to death with a bungee cord in Sept. 2023 after returning home from a date, according to detectives with the Troy Police Department Howard had been growing 'angrier and angrier and angrier" about his mother allegedly "sleeping around," said Assistant State's Attorney Luke Yager in his closing statement An Illinois man has learned his fate after a jury convicted him of strangling his mother to death with a bungee cord. Neil Howard, 46, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for strangling his mother Norma Caraker, 60, after she returned home from a date, according to a news release from the Madison County State's Attorney's Office. Assistant State's Attorney Luke Yager spoke about Howard's alleged motive for committing the crime during his closing statement at trial, saying: "This defendant had had enough of his mother. He'd had enough of her sleeping around. He'd had enough of her not giving him money.' His mother's dating was making Howard 'angrier and angrier and angrier, until he got drunk enough that he couldn't take it anymore," Yager told jurors. That is when Howard "wrapped that cord around her neck and he pulled, until she stopped breathing," Yager said. At the time of his mother's murder, Howard lived in the basement of her home in Troy, a city located close to the state's Missouri border and approximately 25 miles northeast of St. Louis. Police responded to the home at 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 13, 2023 after Howard called 911 and said that he was nervous because his mother was unresponsive, according to the release from the MCSA. The release said that officers arrived on the scene to find Caraker's lifeless body in her bed with a bungee cord fastened around her investigation into Caraker's death determined that she was likely murdered in her bedroom shortly after returning from a date, said a news release from the Troy Police Department. Howard was convicted of murder following a trial that lasted two weeks earlier this year, with jurors deliberating for three hours before returning with their verdict. Yager asked the judge to send Howard to prison for 45 years at his sentencing hearing, saying that the convicted murderer had previously been arrested for incidents involving other family members and at least one order of protection, a copy of which was obtained by PEOPLE. "It is clear that the defendant is a violent individual, and he's especially violent toward women," Yager said in court. In the end, Circuit Judge Amy Maher sentenced Howard to 30 years in prison. She also said in her order that Howard cannot be released until he serves that sentence in full, eliminating any possibility of early release. If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
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Summit Products Group Launches to Transform Surgical and Regenerative Healthcare
Announces Strategic Alliance with Medtech Pioneer NovaBone DALLAS, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Providers now have access to new surgical options designed to support precision and regeneration in the operating room, thanks to Summit Products Group, an emerging healthcare solutions provider that aims to 'transform surgical and regenerative innovation.' The company is announcing its formal launch and a strategic partnership with NovaBone Products, a leading developer of regenerative medicine biomaterials. 'Our growing portfolio is specifically engineered for surgical applications, which is ideal for OR and procedural settings,' said Greg Yager, chief commercialization officer of Summit Products Group. 'We're purpose-built for surgical precision and are building a platform that not only brings novel technologies to life—but also ensures they reach the hands of the providers who need them most.' With a focus on identifying product breakthroughs and supporting their path to market, Summit Products Group is committed to bridging the gap between innovation and real-world application. From FDA navigation and integrated logistics to field execution and provider enablement, Summit Products Group delivers end-to-end solutions that streamline access to advanced technologies for surgical and wound care professionals. 'In conjunction with the official launch, we're excited to announce our partnership with NovaBone Products, one of our industry's leading innovators,' noted Yager. 'This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing surgical and regenerative wound care technologies and is one of many to come.' Yager added that the NovaBone partnership is the first of several strategic alliances with leading healthcare technology companies, designed to increase clinician access to advanced healthcare technology systems. 'NovaBone developed the first bioactive synthetic bone graft offered to the orthopedic community and has long been at the forefront of bioactive glass bone graft devices,' added Yager. Under the agreement, Summit Products Group will serve as an exclusive distributor of NovaForm® Wound Matrix, NovaBone's proprietary bioglass and collagen-based wound dressing, which recently received 510(k) clearance from the FDA. It is intended for use in the management of partial and full-thickness wounds, such as pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers and surgical wounds. The highly conformable, bioengineered matrix is designed to protect the wound, while maintaining a moist environment that supports the body's natural healing process. 'Partnering with Summit Products Group allows us to accelerate the growth of NovaForm® in the acute wound space,' said Scott Day, senior director of business development at NovaBone Products. 'Summit's already expansive distribution network, coupled with their expertise in the space, make them an ideal partner as we work to bring innovative and regenerative solutions to more patients and providers.' A Halma company, NovaBone is a privately held medical technology company based in Florida since 2002. NovaBone has developed numerous formulations and delivery systems of its patented, bioactive technology platform, resulting in accelerated bone growth. Its exclusively formulated bone graft substitute has been used for the repair of osseous defects throughout the skeletal system for more than a decade and has been used in more than a million clinical applications, with unparalleled success, validating the safety and efficacy of NovaBone's technology. On the web: Headquartered in Dallas, Summit Products Group is a specialized healthcare company dedicated to advancing surgical and regenerative solutions. With a mission to innovate, cultivate and elevate market-leading solutions, Summit Products Group identifies breakthrough products, guides them through regulatory pathways and delivers them to providers who demand clinical excellence. Through strategic partnerships, integrated logistics, and a deep understanding of FDA compliance, Summit Products Group brings clarity and confidence to the commercialization of novel technologies. On the web: Media Contact: Krista SimmonsBluebonnet Public Relations682-225-9135krista@ This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Global News
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Lethbridge Hurricanes reflect on 2024/25 season
Following a stellar, NHL-best regular season, the Winnipeg Jets are battling the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and an unlikely reinforcement has been recalled to their roster. Brayden Yager tallied 84 points in 54 regular season games for the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Moose Jaw Warriors this season in the Western Hockey League. However, following the Hurricanes' season ending at the hands of the Medicine Hat Tigers, Yager was called up to his NHL squad. It's a bright spot on a campaign filled with big trades, big wins and big losses. The Hurricanes went all in this season, coming up short in the Eastern Conference Championship against their Highway 3 rivals. 'Extremely proud of every guy in that room for the effort we put in over the year. Very proud to be teammates with them,' said Logan McCutcheon, a fifth-year defenceman for the Hurricanes. Story continues below advertisement He spent his entire WHL career in Lethbridge, crediting the team, city and fans with helping him grow as both a player and person. 'It's been an unbelievable five years and I can't thank everyone enough.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "It's been an unbelievable five years and I can't thank everyone enough." Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy He was one the allotted players at age 20 on the roster, meaning his time in Lethbridge has come to an end. 'I'll look back at (Lethbridge) extremely positively. That's a lot thanks to the people, the management, staff, my teammates, everybody. I think that they've made my time here extremely special.' McCutcheon's future will soon be made clear, with the team preparing an exciting announcement for next week. However, he's not the only player who already laced up his skates for the final time in the league. 'I have countless memories. Lots of friendships made, lifelong friendships that I still text, still reach out from people that I played with in my first year. So, just all the friendships you make, all the memories you make along the way, I think it's huge,' said forward Brayden Edwards. In 65 regular season games, Edwards put up 77 points this season, helping lead the team to their deepest playoff run since 2018. He says he's proud of where the team finished, even if the ultimate goal to win the Memorial Cup wasn't achieved. Story continues below advertisement 'Obviously (Medicine Hat is) one of the top teams in the league, so defending their top line and their top guys is tough. We struggled a bit with that, but thought we put up a good fight, especially in the last two games.' The team's head coach, Bill Peters, says it's tough to lose these players, but he's happy to have been able to work with them. 'Some guys are aging out, 20-year-olds are leaving, some 19-year-olds are turning pro and you have to continue to develop. It's not a linear process, it's one where you have to dig in, then you plateau a little bit, then you dig in again and you have to continue to get better and be open-minded. Our guys were really open to being coached and did a good job.' One of the leaders of the Hurricanes this season was captain Noah Chadwick, a prospect in the Toronto Maple Leafs system. He says it was an honour to wear the 'C' on his chest this year. 'We definitely took a step in the right direction and I'm happy to have been a part in leading the team there.' However, he says the fans who filled the Arena deserve all the credit for an incredible season. 'Thank you to every fan and everyone in this city for making it special, not only for me, but for everyone.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "Thank you to every fan and everyone in this city for making it special, not only for me, but for everyone."
Global News
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Winnipeg Jets recall prospect Brayden Yager from WHL
The Winnipeg Jets will have an extra skater at their disposal for however long their run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs lasts. The Jets recalled forward Brayden Yager from the Western Hockey League's Lethbridge Hurricanes on Friday prior to Game 6 against the St. Louis Blues. Yager's Hurricanes were eliminated from the WHL Playoffs by the Medicine Hat Tigers with a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference Final earlier in the week. The 20-year-old scored 25 goals with 57 assists in 54 games after being traded mid-season by the Moose Jaw Warriors. He also played for Canada at the World Junior Championship. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy This will give Yager a chance to practice with the pros and while he's eligible to play in the playoffs, it's extremely unlikely he sees any game action barring a rash of injuries. Story continues below advertisement The Saskatoon product was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round, 14th overall in the 2023 NHL Draft. He signed a three-year entry level deal with the Pens before being traded to the Jets for Rutger McGroarty in a swap of first round draft picks in August of 2024.
