Lawmakers in Capitol Hill are urgently responding to the surge in deepfake AI pornographic images that have targeted various individuals, including celebrities and high school students. The introduction of a new bill aims to hold social media companies accountable for monitoring and removing such harmful content from their platforms. Known as the Take It Down
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Iran’s upcoming snap elections on June 28 are already under intense scrutiny due to the highly controlled candidate selection process. The ultra-conservative Guardian Council, known for its staunch anti-Western positions, has approved a list of only six candidates to run for the presidency. The most striking aspect of this selection is the disqualification of all
The recent fundraiser for President Joe Biden brought together some of Hollywood’s brightest stars in a bid to raise a record-breaking $30 million-plus for the Democratic candidate. This event, held at the 7,100-seat Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featured appearances from celebrities like George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Barbra Streisand. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel conducted
The recent appearance of Pope Francis at the Group of Seven summit sparked numerous discussions on the implications of artificial intelligence. While the Pope highlighted the potential benefits of AI in expanding access to knowledge, he also underscored the potential for increased injustice between advanced and developing nations. This nuanced perspective sheds light on the
During a recent meeting with House Republicans, former President Donald Trump made inflammatory comments about Milwaukee, the host city of the upcoming 2024 Republican National Convention. Trump referred to Milwaukee as a “horrible” city overrun by crime, sparking backlash from Democrats and even some members of his own party. The Trump campaign denied that he
The White House is set to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero, a regulator in the markets, as the new Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) chair in the upcoming weeks. This nomination comes after a recent scandal involving the current FDIC chair, Martin Gruenberg, who is stepping down due to allegations of misconduct and harassment within the
President Joe Biden recently celebrated the release of the latest inflation report, highlighting the fact that consumer prices did not increase in May compared to the previous month. This marks the first time since 2022 that the month-over-month inflation rate has remained flat in the United States. The report also revealed a decrease in the
The credibility of the star witness, Jose Uribe, in the federal corruption trial of Sen. Robert Menendez has come under scrutiny by defense attorneys. Uribe, one of the originally charged businessmen in the case, flipped in early March and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in exchange for a chance to avoid prison. During his direct
As the new trading week begins, stock futures are showing a slight decline after last week’s positive performance. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are down by 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures are also ticking lower. Notably, Nvidia stock, which has been a significant market mover recently, is also experiencing a dip
French President Emmanuel Macron made headlines on Sunday with his announcement to dissolve the country’s parliament and call for a new legislative nationwide vote following a heavy defeat at the EU elections. The surprising move came after exit polls showed Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) leading with 31.5% of the vote, compared to