An image supposedly showing former US president Donald Trump sitting with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and a young girl was almost certainly created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The picture has been shared across Threads, and over 7,200 times on X (formerly known as Twitter) in recent days. Honesty in public debate matters You can help us take action – and get our regular free email Where does the image come from? There are several clues in the picture which indicate it was likely generated using AI tools, especially in the slightly larger version that shows more of the ‘background’. These include Mr Trump only appearing to have one leg, while Epstein seems to have neither of his legs and looks like he is emerging from the sofa. A young… Source link
Read More »Shadow campaign: Global influence op targets Qatar in wartime
Washington – Shady websites calling for a boycott of Qatar, a New York City billboard targeting the Gulf state’s rulers, and a Vietnamese outfit floating hundreds of slander-ridden Facebook ads — all elements of a sprawling influence operation vilifying the country as it mediates between Israel and Hamas. The murky operation, which began late last year and spans multiple countries, is the largest ever to target the wealthy emirate, disinformation researchers say, as the nine-month war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group rages on. The campaigns, many using Islamophobic and anti-immigrant tropes, involve an anti-Qatar ad that featured at a U.S. gathering of political conservatives attended by… Source link
Read More »BBC Breakfast host ‘disappears’ from show just days after co-star shared tribute about ‘heading in different directions’
ONE of the main hosts of BBC Breakfast has suddenly disappeared from the show. On Monday mornings, Jon Kay and Sally Nugent usually take to the airwaves to give viewers the latest news and overnight updates. 8 Sally Nugent appeared to be absent from BBC BreakfastCredit: BBC 8 Royal Correspondent Sarah Campbell stepped in to fill her usual slotCredit: BBC 8 The news reporter sat alongside Jon Kay on the iconic red sofaCredit: BBC However, Sally, 52, appeared to be missing from the flagship BBC sofa show this morning (July 8). Instead, veteran Royal Correspondent Sarah Campbell stepped in to sit alongside Jon, 54. She was dressed in a light jumper that was emblazoned with floral and butterfly embroidery. The news personality looked comfortable as she sat on the iconic red couch, wearing a flowy… Source link
Read More »Is the age of digital transformation finally over? This report says we’ve all moved on
Business leaders believe the crux of the digital transformation has been met, but progress will continue as part of ongoing ‘continuous reinvention,’ a new report has claimed. It’s no surprise that generative AI, a rapidly evolving technology showcasing advancements in large language models and compute power, is at the heart of the current wave of progress. A new study by KPMG found neural networks and digital twins are becoming increasingly prevalent in companies’ transformation efforts in a nod to a more technologically sophisticated future. Has the digital transformation finished, or will it live on forever? KPMG noted businesses are struggling to keep up with understanding and incorporating technological advancements. Fewer than one-third (29%) say their tech foundation… Source link
Read More »Speak of the Devil hosting mezcal tasting and education night
Mezcal is a misunderstood spirit in the United States, according to Kurt Hernon, owner of Speak of the Devil, 201 W. Fifth St. in downtown Lorain. Hernon said he and his crew of bartenders are hoping to change that. The business will host a mezcal tasting and education night with four varieties of the spirit July 16, complete with food to pair with each of their four offerings. The big misunderstanding of mezcal comes partially from the spirit’s relation to tequila, Hernon explained. “It’s related to tequila, but it’s not tequila; it’s its own thing,” he said. “(Mezcal) is derived from a multitude of varying plants from the agave family and generally in America. “There is one variety that gets here because it’s the most common. The other varietals are small-scale, and tend… Source link
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