AI voice cloning tools imitating political leaders threaten elections – report
AI-powered voice cloning tools can be used to create disinformation using the voices of prominent political figures, an online safety group has warned.
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Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists over security law
Fourteen pro-democracy activists were convicted in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case on Thursday by a court that said their plan to effect change through an unofficial primary election would have undermined the government’s authority and created a constitutional crisis.
Trump fundraising site crashes after influx of donors following guilty New York hush money verdict
Donald Trump’s historic conviction in his New York hush money case on Thursday may put the former president in prison, but it hasn’t slowed done the enthusiam for his campaign.
Donald Trump is convicted of a felony. Here’s how that affects the 2024 presidential race
NEW YORK (AP) — Having been convicted of 34 felonies, Donald Trump cannot own a gun, hold public office or even vote in many states.
Former US senator from Indiana Joe Donnelly to step down as US ambassador to the Vatican
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former U.S. senator from Indiana Joe Donnelly is stepping down as U.S. ambassador to the Vatican and returning to his home state two years after assuming the role.
Watch live: Donald Trump closing statements as jury to consider hush money trial verdict
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As online hate rises, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon wants Canadians to be nicer on the web
From public figures to your average Canadian, anyone can be a target when it comes to hateful online comments.
20 Of The Funniest Tweets About Married Life (May 21-27)
Marriage is full of highs, lows and a whole bunch of ordinary moments in between. Somehow the married people on X, formerly known as Twitter, continue to find humor in the minutiae of wedded life.