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• Did an AI-generated design win an Oregon State University T-shirt contest?

  By Evan Watson Verified| KGW-TV (Portland, OR) Verified CORVALLIS, Ore. — A T-shirt design competition at Oregon State University is sparking questions about the intersection of art and artificial intelligence. The contest's controversial winner received $1,000 and will have their "Dam Proud Day" design printed on thousands of shirts for an upcoming day of giving, but was the design AI-generated?

  By Evan Watson Verified · KGW-TV (Portland, OR)

  Apr. 15, 2025

• Oregon House to consider bill allowing full-day cell phone ban in schools

  By Evan Watson Verified| KGW-TV (Portland, OR) Verified SALEM, Ore. — Oregon moved one step closer to banning students from using cell phones at school after a committee advanced a bill to the full House of Representatives. The bill — HB 2251 — goes further than previous proposals. Beyond prohibiting student cell phone use during class, phones would also be banned during lunch and passing periods. School districts would be required to enforce the no-phones policy and set consequences for students who break the rules, if the bill passes.

  By Evan Watson Verified · KGW-TV (Portland, OR)

  Apr. 08, 2025

• Oregon lawmakers could make it easier to force someone into mental health treatment

  By Evan Watson Verified| KGW-TV (Portland, OR) Verified SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s civil commitment laws — making forced mental health treatment a more accessible option for people in crisis. Advocates argue that changes are needed to get people help before they're dangerous to themselves or others, while opponents fear loosening state standards could be a slippery slope towards institutionalism and overwhelm an Oregon mental health system that's already in crisis.

  By Evan Watson Verified · KGW-TV (Portland, OR)

  Apr. 03, 2025

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REVOLT is a multi-platform media company founded in 2013 by Sean "Diddy" Combs, based in Los Angeles. The company focuses on music, culture, and social justice, operating as a digital cable television network and producing a variety of digital content. REVOLT is recognized for its commitment to empowerment and representation within Black media. The company offers a music-centric cable TV channel available through major providers, along with original programming, music documentaries, and news that target Black culture and youth audiences. REVOLT also hosts **Revolt World**, an annual conference and festival that connects entrepreneurs, artists, and brands, aiming to rival major events like SXSW. Additionally, REVOLT collaborates with advertisers to engage its core demographic of young Black and brown audiences, making it a key player in the media landscape. The company emphasizes amplifying Black voices and fostering entrepreneurship while addressing issues of racial justice.