Lawmakers in Washington are currently facing the challenge of addressing the rapid increase in deepfake AI pornography, which has become a widespread issue affecting individuals ranging from celebrities to high school students. Legislation is being introduced to target social media companies and hold them accountable for the dissemination of deepfake pornographic images on their platforms.
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Iran is set to hold snap elections on June 28 in the wake of the tragic death of former Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi. However, analysts are skeptical about the upcoming vote, citing a lack of freedom and the unlikelihood of any significant changes in the country. The election is taking place amidst challenges such as
A recent fundraiser for President Joe Biden in Los Angeles has reportedly raised over $30 million in support of the Democratic candidate. The event, which featured Hollywood celebrities like George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Barbra Streisand, aimed to energize potential supporters for what is considered to be one of the most critical White House contests
The recent G7 summit made headlines for its historic appearance of Pope Francis, who spoke about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence. This move was significant as it brought a new perspective to the summit, highlighting the impact of technology on society. The pope’s acknowledgment of the ambivalence surrounding AI, mentioning its potential to
During a meeting with House Republicans, former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Milwaukee, the host city of the 2024 Republican National Convention. Trump referred to Milwaukee as a “horrible” city and claimed that it is plagued with crime. These comments sparked a backlash from Democrats and led to a flurry of responses from
The Biden administration is moving swiftly to nominate new leadership for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the wake of widespread misconduct allegations at the top banking regulator. Christy Goldsmith Romero, currently a Democratic commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is set to replace Martin Gruenberg as the new FDIC chair. The nomination
The recent inflation report in the United States has brought some positive news for President Joe Biden. The report indicated that consumer prices did not increase in May compared to April, a significant development since 2022. President Biden acknowledged this progress, stating that while prices are still high, the report shows a welcome decrease in
The federal corruption trial of Senator Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has taken an interesting turn as defense attorneys focused on scrutinizing the credibility of the star witness, Jose Uribe. Uribe, one of three New Jersey businessmen originally charged in the case, flipped in early March, pleading guilty and agreeing to cooperate with prosecutors in exchange for
At the start of the trading day, investors were met with a slight downturn in stock futures following a successful week in the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures experienced a 0.2% decrease, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures saw minimal declines. Particularly notable was the drop in Nvidia stock, which has
French President Emmanuel Macron recently announced that he would dissolve the country’s parliament and call for a new legislative nationwide vote following a heavy defeat at the EU elections. Macron’s Renaissance party received only 15.2% of the vote, while Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) is set to win around 31.5%, according to exit