The new PBS Kids series Lyla in the Loop is set to feature the networkâs first interactive episodes with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The kidâs series, which is set to debut in 2024, will include a storyline about the so-called ethical use of AI and feature digital episodes incorporating AI-assisted conversation, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
PBS Kids Creates Series âLyla in the Loop’ to Get Young Children Talking to AI Characters
October 2, 2023 by
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Defends Vetoing PBS Funding, Calls LGBTQ Child Programming ‘Indoctrination’
July 12, 2023 by
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) has defended his recent decision to veto funding for the stateâs PBS station, calling the stationâs LGBTQ programing directed at kids a form of âindoctrination.â Among the stationâs shows was an educational segment featuring a drag queen named âLil Miss Hot Messâ reading a book titled The Hips on the Drag
Vanessa Williams to Sing ‘Black National Anthem’ for PBS’ Capitol Fourth Celebration
July 4, 2021 by
NEW YORK (AP) â When Vanessa Williams hosts this yearâs televised Capitol Fourth celebration, she will not only honor the nationâs traditional independence day, but also the countryâs newly designated holiday â Juneteenth. Williams, who was the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America, will sing âLift Every Voice and Sing,â which has served…
PBS, The Un-American Classroom
July 25, 2018 by
Soon after the horrific bombing of the World Trade Center, I happened upon a television production of the history of Islam presented by PBS, an American public broadcaster and television program distributor, self-declared as âAmericaâs largest classroom.â This trusted provider of television programming reaches 350 member-television stations, educational institutions, non-profit groups tied to public schools, […]
Charlie Rose fired by CBS, PBS and Bloomberg over sexual misconduct allegations.
November 22, 2017 by
Talk show host and journalist Charlie Rose was fired Tuesday by CBS News, PBS and Bloomberg in the wake of eight women accusing him of sexual harassment and unwanted advances in a report in The Washington Post. “A short time ago we terminated Charlie Rose’s employment with CBS News, effective immediately,” said a statement posted […]
Surprise: Taxpayer Funded PBS Fails to Ask Hillary a Single Question About FBI Investigation
February 13, 2016 by
Well, in case you didnât watch PBSâ Democratic debate last night, a possible felon and a disheveled 74-year-old senior citizen held another debate, where they found agreement, but also yelled at each other over how to drag America to the left on certain areas of public policy. As taxpayers, itâs a friendly reminder that throughout […]
FIX IS IN: PBS Moderators Ignore Clinton Scandals
February 12, 2016 by
So let me get this straight: on the same day that the Washington Post reports that the State Department issued subpoenas to a family foundation bearing Hillary Clintonâs name as part of a federal investigation, the PBS debate moderators didnât ask her about it. While presidential candidates Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)97% has been asked about […]