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Today's lead story is emblematic of two pretty consistent tech trends. First, many of the things we create have an outsized (and often negative) impact on young people. Second, our laws are consistently behind our technologies. "Artificial intelligence is fueling an unprecedented boom this year in fake p-rnographic images and videos. It’s enabled by a rise in cheap and easy-to-use AI tools that can 'undress' people in photographs — analyzing what their naked bodies would look like and imposing it into an image — or seamlessly swap a face into a p-rnographic video." WaPo (Gift Article): AI fake nudes are booming. It’s ruining real teens’ lives. "Victims have little recourse. There’s no federal law governing deepfake porn, and only a handful of states have enacted regulations. President Biden’s AI executive order issued Monday recommends, but does not require, companies to label AI-generated photos, videos and audio to indicate computer-generated work." 2Trump Show Off BroadwayDonald Trump is going full Trump Show as he takes the witness stand in his fraud trial. Of course, following his tradition of projection, Trump has called the judge and the trial a fraud. It may play well to his cult following, but it's not playing well with the judge and the judge is the one who will decide the damages in this case. (As I'm writing this, the trial has taken a break for lunch which is a grilled cheese and chips that Trump Org valued at $1.4 million.) Here's the latest from CNN, the Messenger, and NBC. 3Hand Over FistObama sums up the situation in the Middle East: "All this is taking place against the backdrop of decades of failure to achieve a durable peace for both Israelis and Palestinians, one that is based on genuine security for Israel, a recognition of its right to exist, and a peace that is based on an end of the occupation and the creation of a viable state and self-determination for the Palestinian people." (Yes, Hamas must be defanged. But, ultimately, peace is only path to security. If going after Hamas is an end in and of itself, the cycle will only continue.) 4All Talk and No Trousers"They work with creators on the platform (who primarily make adult content) to boost their profiles, connect with subscribers and ramp up their earnings. Their mission, as written on Wonderland’s Instagram, is to 'maximize profits from every subscriber.'" Think You're Messaging an OnlyFans Star? You're Talking to These Guys. (You know what, scratch that. If you think you're talking to an OnlyFans star, just enjoy the illusion...) 5Extra, ExtraDelhi Case: "Vanraj is among thousands of schoolchildren in Delhi whose schedules have abruptly changed due to air pollution rising to alarming levels. Over the past few days, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) - which measures the level of PM 2.5 or fine particulate matter in the air - has consistently crossed the 450 mark, nearly 10 times the acceptable limit. Breathing this toxic air is akin to smoking 25-30 cigarettes a day, according to lung specialists." Delhi pollution: No school, no play for city's children. 6Bottom of the News"Sigrun Haraldsdottir knew something wasn’t right with her online order when she saw the delivered package fit inside her mailbox. Haraldsdottir, 57, had been looking to purchase a ramp for her 11-pound Yorkshire terrier, Emma, who needed some help hopping onto the sofa without hurting her joints." WSJ (Gift Article): Your Online Order Has Been Delivered—and It’s Teeny Tiny. "Web shoppers accidentally order minuscule household items described in vague terms on retail sites." Sadly, there is more than a small price to pay. Get a copy of my 📕, Please Scream Inside Your Heart, or grab a 👕 in the Store. |
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