Video of AI mimicry of Harris voice sparks election concerns
The manipulated video mimics Vice President Kamala Harris's voice and was shared by Elon Musk on X. It resembles a real campaign ad but uses AI generated audio. Experts note the need for clearer regulation as AI in politics faces little federal action and state laws rise.
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Thiel shaped Vance from outsider to Senate hopeful
Billionaire Peter Thiel backed venture capitalist Brandon Vance turning him into a political and tech world figure. The report cites 17 interviews on how Thiel and Silicon Valley donors funded Vance’s rise, his 2022 Senate bid, and the broader tech elite’s embrace of his populist image amid Trump era politics.
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Vance and Thiel circle shaped Ohio Senate bid rise
The piece traces Blake Vance's path from Yale to Silicon Valley, his ties with Peter Thiel's Mithril and Narya, and how early access to capital and networks helped him pivot to politics. It notes key figures like Colin Greenspon, Katherine Boyle, Ellen Pao, and Steve Case, and cites Thiel’s $30 million in support during the 2022 midterms.
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Harris marks $200M haul and 170K volunteers in bid race
Vice President Kamala Harris reports raising 200 million dollars since entering the race and 170000 volunteers signing up for phone banking canvassing and get out the vote efforts. The campaign notes 66 percent of donors are first time contributors in 2024 and cites Biden endorsement as a boost.
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