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Hello, everyone! This is Erika from ‘Just a Moment News,’ and today’s date is July 30th, 2024. Let’s dive into some of today’s intriguing news stories:

Starting off with some Olympic news, Tatjana Smith has made South Africa proud by clinching the country’s first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the 100m breaststroke. Despite her initial position as fourth at the halfway mark, Smith made a remarkable comeback in the final 25 meters, finishing with a time of one minute and five-point-two-eight seconds. This victory over competitors from China and Ireland secured her first Olympic gold, following a silver medal in Tokyo three years prior. Smith, who specializes in the 200m breaststroke, shared her gratitude and hopes to inspire others with her perseverance and national pride.

In the realm of technology, Instagram is introducing a new feature called AI Studio. This tool allows users in the U.S. to create AI versions of themselves, which can interact with followers through chat threads and comments on the platform. The AI can be customized based on the user’s Instagram content, and it offers features like auto-reply and controlled interactions with specific accounts. Despite potential challenges with AI responses to sensitive topics, Meta has provided detailed guidelines to ensure responsible interactions.

Switching gears to automotive news, Tesla’s plans to launch in South Africa have been met with skepticism due to the lack of progress since the company started accepting reservations in 2016. South African customers who paid fifteen thousand Rand deposits for the Model 3 have faced difficulties in obtaining refunds. Despite the challenges posed by high import duties, competitors like BYD have successfully entered the South African market, raising questions about Tesla’s future in the region.

In sports technology, the use of AI in gymnastics judging was showcased during Simone Biles’ performance at the Sportpaleis in Antwerp. Fujitsu’s AI system, developed with the International Gymnastics Federation, uses high-definition cameras to create 3D models of gymnasts’ movements. This system provides a secondary opinion during disputes, enhancing the accuracy and fairness of scoring, though it remains supplementary to human judgment.

In a surprising turn of events, a Ferrari executive thwarted a deepfake scam attempt by challenging the impersonator with a question only the CEO could answer. This incident underscores the growing concern over deepfake technology, which has been used in scams that have cost companies millions.

Lastly, in entertainment news, the film “Deadpool & Wolverine” has made history by recording the sixth-biggest opening of all time in the U.S., with a staggering two hundred and five million dollars in earnings. This sets a new record for R-rated films and continues to affirm Marvel’s box office dominance.

That wraps up our news for today. Thank you for tuning in to ‘Just a Moment News.’ I’m Erika, and I hope you found these stories as fascinating as I did. Have a great day!

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