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Weekly Wrap-Up September 29, 2023

CBC launches free ad-supported comedy channel CBC Comedy

CBC is wading deeper into the world of free ad-supported, streaming with a new comedy channel.

The public broadcaster has launched CBC Comedy, offering non-stop access to its original sketch shows, comedy series and standup specials.

CITY

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicks off developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant’s Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence

The company, which renamed itself Meta two years ago, unveiled the next version of its virtual reality headset, the Quest 3. It will cost $499 and begin shipping Oct. 10.

YAHOO

How ChatGPT Is Putting College Ghostwriters Out of Work

IN 2012, Bruce Ross posted an online advertisement offering to help students write their academic papers. The Vancouver-born journalist was working at a local newspaper in small-town British Columbia and seeking a way to supplement his modest income. For $20 per page, Ross wrote in his post, he would pen a paper on any topic for students struggling to meet their deadlines. It wasn’t long before he picked up a steady stream of customers.

THE WALRUS

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