Creative Artists Agency
Coverage of Creative Artists Agency in the Nexus archive.
- Instagram's newest AI tool didn't survive the week
Instagram's AI image generation tool, Muse Image, was launched by Meta but removed within three days due to backlash over privacy concerns and deepfake risks. Meta cited user feedback as the reason for discontinuing the feature, which allowed AI image generation from public Instagram posts.
- Meta to use your Instagram images for AI; how to stop it
Meta's new AI image generator, Muse Image, uses public Instagram photos to create AI-generated images without explicit user consent. Users with public accounts were automatically opted in, though they can opt out by adjusting settings or making their accounts private. The move has drawn criticism from artists, unions, and the public over privacy and consent concerns.
- Op-Ed | Uncertain world, unstoppable grads
CUNY graduates in the Class of 2026 are navigating economic and technological challenges with resilience, leveraging programs like CUNY Beyond and internships to secure jobs at leading employers. Examples include Jeffrey Gomez at Wells Fargo, Karla Fernandez at Creative Artists Agency, and Matthew LaBarca at Deutsche Bank.
- Man who kept eating salad during WHCA dinner shooting says he ‘wasn’t scared’
Michael Glantz, an agent at Creative Artists Agency, remained calm and continued eating salad during the aftermath of a shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday, as captured on CNN.
- Man who went viral for remaining seated, eating appetizer as White House dinner chaos unfolded speaks out
Michael Glantz, a Creative Artists Agency agent, became a viral figure for remaining seated and eating during a chaotic shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. He cited his New York upbringing, a bad back, and hygiene concerns for his calm reaction as Trump, Vance, and Cabinet officials were evacuated. The suspect, Cole Allen, is in custody, and the event's location, the Washington Hilton, is linked to Reagan's 1981 assassination attempt.
- Cool as a cucumber: man calmly ate salad as press dinner shooting unfolded
Michael Glantz, a senior talent agent, calmly ate his salad during a chaotic shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday. The event took place at the Washington Hilton hotel, where gunfire led to Secret Service agents entering the ballroom, but Glantz remained unfazed, reportedly watching the situation unfold.