SAG-AFTRA has introduced a new Independent Interactive Localisation Agreement for video game localisation, offering expanded session and voiceprint options, AI protections, and employment opportunities for performers. This agreement aligns with the Independent Interactive Media Agreement's terms and targets projects originally scripted in foreign languages. It aims to enhance opportunities for companies adhering to AI protection standards, while supporting performers' livelihoods.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Surat Diamond Bourse, the world's largest corporate office hub, which is built on 35.54 acres of land at a cost of ₹3400 crore. The bourse, located near Surat city, will become a global center for rough and polished diamond trading, housing over 4,500 interconnected offices and accommodating 4,200 traders from 175 countries. It is expected to create employment opportunities for around 1.5 lakh people.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law that automatically seals old criminal records for individuals who have completed their sentences and remained out of trouble for a certain period of time. The legislation, known as the "clean slate" law, will seal most criminal records three years after serving time or parole for a misdemeanor and eight years for felony convictions, excluding sex crimes and most Class A felonies. Advocates argue that this law is necessary to provide millions of New Yorkers with criminal records access to secure jobs, housing, and education, as they often face significant barriers even after completing their sentences. The law will go into effect in one year and will not apply to individuals with pending felony charges in other states.
Pizzeria Locale, a fast-casual build-your-own style pizza chain in the Denver metro area, will be closing all five of its locations on July 10 and dissolving the business. The parent company, Chipotle Mexican Grill, has offered impacted employees the opportunity to work at Chipotle restaurants in the Denver area. The closures come after the recent closure of Pizzeria Locale's Boulder location in December.
College seniors are graduating into a job market that is in flux, with some industries eager to hire while others struggle to find workers. The tech industry has been hit hard by interest rate hikes, while health care and leisure and hospitality have posted gains. Graduates in communications are finding it difficult to land jobs, with openings in the information industry posting only 1,000 new positions. Economists advise graduates to keep an open mind about where they start their careers, as industries that don't require a college degree are adding headcount, which could translate to getting promoted quickly.
