FBI links fake Georgia voter fraud video to ‘Russian influence actors’
WASHINGTON — A video purporting to depict voter fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of “Russian influence actors,” U.S. intelligence officials said as they…
RFK Jr. wants fed health data for his antivaccine clams, Trump transition co-chair says
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team said Trump supporter Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants access to federal health data so he can…
How to spot deepfakes: Voters are seeing more and fear their influence
Weeks after former President Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., a video circulated on social media that appeared to show Vice President Kamala…
Musk pours $75m into pro-Trump group, underscoring influence on US election | US Election 2024 News
Billionaire Elon Musk has funnelled about $75m over three months into an organisation he created in support of former United States President Donald Trump, the…
Biden unsure if Netanyahu holding up Gaza deal to influence US election | Joe Biden News
United States President Joe Biden has said he does not know if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been dragging his feet on a ceasefire…
In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressDidi Tang And David KlepperPublished Sep 28, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article…
The Power of Social Media to Influence Political Views and Geopolitical Issues: TikTok, X and Instagram
Social media has radically transformed the way people engage with politics and geopolitical issues. Platforms such as TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram…
AI-generated election disinformation can subtly influence voters, deepen politicial divide
1 of 3 | Disinformation generated by artificial intelligence and amplified by social media threatens to subtly influence voters and deepen political divides. File Photo…
Athletes hope their Olympic journeys will sway intolerant minds
Before she cut the air on the world’s biggest sporting stage with head-spinning, gravity-defying moves, Logan Edra, a.k.a. B-Girl Logistx, held herself with a razor-sharp…
Hollywood showed up in force for Kamala Harris at the DNC
Anyone who tuned in to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night expecting to watch Beyoncé make a surprise appearance onstage was likely disappointed to…
Flexing its Muscle, Turkey Is Spreading Its Influence in Africa
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessTurkey, seeking to extend its influence in Africa and strengthen energy security, will send the 86-meter long research vessel Oruc Reis to…
‘The Mentalist’ star Simon Baker charged with DUI in Australia
Australian actor Simon Baker, best known for his leading role in CBS’ hit series “The Mentalist,” is facing drunk-driving charges in Australia.Australian media reported the…
Microsoft warns of Iranian AI efforts to influence 2024 U.S. presidential election
A Microsoft report Thursday warned of cyberefforts by Iranian-linked groups using AI aimed at influencing the U.S. presidential election. Microsoft said the goals are to…
Sandy Bresler, Jack Nicholson’s agent of 60 years, dies at 87
Sandy Bresler, who served as actor Jack Nicholson’s agent for six decades, has died at age 87.The industry veteran died Thursday in Santa Monica after…
Federal attorneys say China could use TikTok to influence U.S. elections
1 of 3 | A sign for the social media app TikTok is displayed when the New York Yankees play the New York Mets at…
Biden endorses Kamala Harris for presidential nomination
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s decision to bow out of the November election leaves a path for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him that would have…
Obama’s dilemma: Balancing Democrats’ worries and Biden influence
WASHINGTON — Former President Obama has a delicate balance to strike: how to weigh the mounting opposition to President Biden continuing his campaign with his loyalty…
US DOJ says it disrupted Russian social media influence operation | Technology News
The US Department of Justice reports that it disrupted a Russian-government-backed, AI-enabled propaganda campaign to use a bot farm to spread disinformation.The United States Department…
The Israel-sponsored covered influence campaign. And who is its shadowy contractor
The Canadian federal Government has announced it corroborated "elements" of an Israeli misinformation campaign targeting politicians and citizens. It came after revelations that the Israeli…
Cheech Marin is an unlikely art world impresario
In 2017, the Riverside Art Museum presented a touring exhibition of works on paper from the private collection of actor and comedian Cheech Marin. The…