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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump Cites Litany of Misleading Claims After the Verdict

Former President Trump dismissed his conviction, accused political manipulation, and exaggerated claims about the case. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

JUST IN: Biden Exerts Executive Privilege to Block Release of Audio from Documents Interview With Robert Hur

President Biden has exerted executive privilege to prevent the release of audio recordings of his interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Inceptionism' and Balenciaga popes: a brief history of deepfakes

Deepfakes by AI and numerous polls make 2024 elections unique concerns.
Potential for highly disruptive technology with important elections around the world. [ more ]
POLITICO
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How a fake, 10-second recording briefly upended New York politics

AI-generated deepfake audio is being used as a tool for political manipulation in the 2024 election year.
Law enforcement officials and AI experts are alarmed by the potential for widespread dissemination of misinformation in elections. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Inceptionism' and Balenciaga popes: a brief history of deepfakes

Deepfakes by AI and numerous polls make 2024 elections unique concerns.
Potential for highly disruptive technology with important elections around the world. [ more ]
POLITICO
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How a fake, 10-second recording briefly upended New York politics

AI-generated deepfake audio is being used as a tool for political manipulation in the 2024 election year.
Law enforcement officials and AI experts are alarmed by the potential for widespread dissemination of misinformation in elections. [ more ]
moreai-technology
Futurism
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

MAGA Uses AI to Invent Pictures of Trump With Black People

AI-generated images used by MAGA influencers to fabricate support from Black voters.
Social media users were misled by AI-spun imagery portraying Trump interacting positively with Black individuals. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Disinformation on steroids': is the US prepared for AI's influence on the election?

AI-generated deepfake calls targeted New Hampshire voters posing as President Joe Biden, raising concerns about AI interference in elections.
Various countries like Slovakia, Indonesia, and India have already experienced AI manipulation in politics, indicating a need for regulatory frameworks in the US. [ more ]
The Walrus
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Deepfakes Will Break Democracy | The Walrus

The rise of deepfake campaigns in political elections can lead to apathy among voters due to misinformation.
Generative artificial intelligence is being used to manipulate public perception and sway election outcomes. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe news

How the Kremlin weaponized Russian history and has used it to justify the war in Ukraine

Russian authorities use history for political goals, magnifying victories and suppressing contradictory voices.
Putin's lecture to Tucker Carlson highlighted how history is a powerful tool in Russian politics. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Germany news

Germany's far-right exploits farmers' protests DW 01/08/2024

Far-right activists are using social media to rally behind farmers' protests in Germany and fanning the flames with deliberate comments.
The far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) is using the protests to attack the ruling center-left coalition government and express solidarity with the farmers.
Far-right activist Martin Sellner is calling for the far-right to hold back and bring their mobilization potential to the protests. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden's deepfake dodge to keep Hur interview secret reveals his war on truth

Voter manipulation through deepfake technology poses a significant threat to political narratives and investigations. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
19 hours ago
Left-wing politics

Here's What The New Trump-MAGA Cheapfake Attack On Biden Doesn't Show You But Full Video Does

The article clarifies a misleading video claiming Obama guided Biden offstage, highlighting a normal interaction between the two at a fundraiser event. [ more ]
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