Associated Press
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16 day(s) with sentiment data
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AI's growing presence in journalism sparks debate over its impact
AI tools are increasingly being used in journalism, sometimes to the annoyance of journalists who question their impact on the profession's core principles. Some journalists are embracing AI as an assistant, while other…
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Author cleared of AI use in prize-winning story after investigation
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza has been cleared of allegations that he used AI to write his prize-winning short story, "The Blue Fighter." The Caine Prize for African Writers conducted a month-long investigation…
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Anthropic licenses Associated Press content for timely AI responses
Anthropic has reportedly entered into its first content licensing agreement with a digital news publisher, the Associated Press, to provide timely information like election results. This move contrasts with their previo…
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AI used to impersonate execs and steal $129M; three charged
Three individuals, Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit, have been indicted in the US on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for allegedly using AI to impersonate CEOs and lawyers. The scheme, whi…
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Trump's AI rebrand fails; Anthropic licenses AP data for election coverage
Donald Trump's attempt to rebrand "artificial intelligence" (AI) as "superintelligence" (SI) has been largely ignored by right-wing media outlets such as Fox News, Newsmax, and Breitbart News, which continue to use the …
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Florida property tax reform offers minimal savings for billionaires
Florida voters have approved Amendment 3, a property tax reform measure that includes an increased homestead exemption. While supporters framed it as relief for average homeowners, the flat dollar amount of the exemptio…
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Maine Senator Susan Collins concedes, potentially ending New England's GOP representation
Susan Collins, a long-serving Republican Senator from Maine, has conceded the election to Democrat Troy Jackson, ending her 30-year career in the U.S. Senate. Her defeat, projected by NBC News, could mark the first time…
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Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate seat on affordability platform
Senator Sherrod Brown successfully defended his Ohio Senate seat against Republican challenger Jon Husted, campaigning heavily on the cost of living and affordability issues. While Republican JD Vance acknowledged his p…
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Nations navigate geopolitical AI blocs formed by US and China
Nations are finding themselves in a difficult position as the United States and China establish distinct AI blocs. Countries are attempting to leverage the advantages offered by both the US and Chinese AI spheres to avo…
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US Midterms: Democrats favored as voting proceeds with minor issues
The US midterm elections saw voting proceed with minor technical issues and some weather-related disruptions, such as flooding in Florida impacting polling stations. Despite former President Trump's claims of fraud, the…
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Laika's "Wildwood" faces profitability challenge despite $100M budget and Phil Knight backing
Laika's latest stop-motion film, "Wildwood," has achieved modest box office success, grossing $25.9 million domestically and nearly $36 million worldwide. Despite being Laika's sixth feature and directed by Travis Knigh…
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Dartmouth Provost Resigns Over AI Writing Accusations
Santiago Schnell, the provost of Dartmouth College, has resigned after a faculty committee determined he used artificial intelligence to assist in his writing. This decision comes amid broader concerns at educational in…
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Hershey warns of candy sales slump amid inflation and high gas prices
Hershey is experiencing a sales slump in candy, particularly at convenience stores, due to high gas prices and inflation impacting consumer spending. While overall Halloween spending is projected to be a record, shopper…
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Early voting surges past 43 million in midterms, outpacing 2022 levels
Early voting numbers for the midterm elections have significantly surpassed those of the previous election cycle, with over 43 million Americans having already cast their ballots. This surge is particularly notable in s…
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Mastodon user criticizes AI development as a failed religion
A user on Mastodon shared a Flipboard article from the Associated Press, criticizing AI development. The user expressed a sentiment that a 'cult' unable to create its own religion is fundamentally flawed, implying a sim…
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AI scammers exploit morality conflation to build trust
AI scammers are reportedly exploiting a common misconception that equates artificial intelligence with morality. This tactic aims to build trust by falsely associating AI with ethical principles, despite no genuine inte…
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Tech giants offer communities more money and transparency for data center approval
Tech giants are offering more financial incentives and transparency to communities that are pushing back against the construction of new data centers. Companies are promising to reduce taxpayer subsidies, share more inf…
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Melania Trump brokers localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky
The White House announced that former First Lady Melania Trump has brokered a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky. This agreement, set to begin on October 29th, aims to facilitate the e…
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Asian Football Confederation backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA re-election
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president, a significant shift from their previous criticism. AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa publicly bac…
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Ford Foundation overhauls strategy to combat autocracy and inequality
The Ford Foundation, led by Heather Gerken, is undergoing its most significant strategic overhaul since 2015. The foundation will reorient its $18 billion endowment around fostering the "preconditions for thriving democ…