AI and social media fuel 2024 election misinformation surge
Experts warn the 2024 campaign will see a tsunami of false election claims as AI deepfakes and manipulated content proliferate on X and YouTube. They note eroding safeguards, broader reach, and political pressure from Trump to push distrust, risking violence and voter manipulation.
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U.S
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Oren Etzioni
University of Washington
Etzioni
Biden
Larry Norden
Brennan Center For Justice
Slovakia
WhatsApp
Twitter
Jesse Lehrich
Accountable Tech
Associated Press
Meta
YouTube
Free Press
Kate Starbird
Ivy Choi
Israeli offensive expands to central Gaza refugee camps
Israeli forces push ground operations into urban refugee camps in central Gaza after heavy bombardment of crowded Palestinian areas and evacuation orders. Gaza’s main telecom provider reports a further complete interruption of services as Israel warns the war will last many months to crush Hamas after its Oct 7 attack. Forces have already fought in northern Gaza and in Khan Yunis, driving Palestinians toward smaller refuge zones.
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Gaza Strip
Gaza
Israel
Hamas
Khan Younis
Police probe threats to Colo justices after Trump ruling
Denver officers said they are investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices and adding patrols at their homes after the court removed former President Donald Trump from the state presidential primary ballot. The department declined to share details while investigations continue.
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Colorado Supreme Court
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Lawrence Bird Alliance renames in wake of Audubon legacy debate
Lawrence Bird Alliance adopts new name after National Audubon Society vote left the Audubon title intact. Leaders say the change reflects inclusivity and local abolitionist heritage in Lawrence, while other chapters rebrand to Bird Alliance or Birds Connect Seattle. The group notes ongoing transition and a gradual website and materials update.
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National Audubon Society
Lawrence
John James Audubon
Audubon
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Kelly Barth
Lawrence Bird Alliance Board
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Barth
Corina Newsome
Newsome
Ahmaud Arbery
Christian Cooper
New York City
Haskell Indian Nations University
National
Lynn Byczynski
Lynn
Society
Detroit
Chicago
Madison
Wisconsin
Bird Alliance
Seattle
Birds Connect
Portland
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San Diego
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Washington, D.C
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University of Pennsylvania
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Nonpartisan Alliance For Securing Democracy
John Froschauer
Allen Institute For Artificial Intelligence
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