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AI political fakery sparks fears for US 2024 race
AFP, Published on 29/05/2023
» WASHINGTON: A fake image of Donald Trump's arrest. A dystopian video of a dark future in the event of Joe Biden's reelection. An audio deepfake of both men slinging insults. Fast-evolving AI technology could turbocharge misinformation in US political campaigns, observers say.
Sweet tweet revenge: Ask Trump to deport ex-lovers
AFP, Published on 07/12/2016
» MIAMI - Americans have found a mean-spirited, tongue-in-cheek way to get even when a relationship turns bad -- send a tweet saying they hope US President-elect Donald Trump does not deport their ex, but revealing their undocumented status and even their home address.
Trump claims mirror conspiracy-pushing website
AFP, Published on 01/12/2016
» WASHINGTON - Some of the most incendiary claims made by Donald Trump -- both before and after his election -- appear to be based on a US website denounced as a purveyor of hoaxes and conspiracy theories.
Blogger Sanchez returns to Cuba with 'many projects'
AFP, Published on 31/05/2013
» Leading Cuban opposition blogger Yoani Sanchez returned home from a three-month, around the world tour which she used as a platform for leveling harsh criticism against Havana's communist regime.
Web users vent rage over Myanmar unrest
AFP, Published on 14/06/2012
» Bitter enmity at the heart of communal unrest in western Myanmar has spilled online, with incendiary posts on social media sites reflecting deep-rooted hostilities in the region, experts said.