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Sen. Amy Klobuchar Urges Swift Legislation to Combat Surge in Deepfake Technology

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MINNEAPOLIS — Senator Amy Klobuchar is advocating for comprehensive legislation to regulate artificial intelligence technologies as concerns over deepfakes intensify. In a recent discussion, she emphasized the potential risks these technologies pose to democracy and public trust. Deepfake technology, which uses artificial intelligence to create hyper-realistic videos where individuals appear to say or do things they never actually did, has raised alarms in various sectors. During a roundtable event, Klobuchar pointed out that deepfakes could be weaponized to spread misinformation, especially in the political arena, potentially undermining election integrity. Klobuchar is part of a growing … Read more

Jury Struggles to Reach Consensus in State Sen. Emil Jones III Corruption Trial

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CHICAGO — Deliberations in the federal corruption trial of Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III moved into the fourth day, amidst signs of difficulty in reaching unanimity on several charges. The senator faces allegations that he solicited bribes and lied to FBI agents about his interactions with a red-light camera company executive during the summer of 2019. The jury, which adjourned Thursday without reaching a verdict, previously signaled to U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood that they were struggling with the bribery and lying charges, questioning the necessity of unanimous agreement on the particular elements of … Read more

Jury Deliberation Begins in Sen. Menendez’s High-Stakes Bribery Trial Featuring International Intrigue and Allegations of Domestic Deceit

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NEW YORK — Jurors are set to begin deliberations in the high-profile corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, following weeks of testimony involving allegations of bribes including gold bars, cash, and luxury cars. The trial, held in Manhattan federal court, has captured public attention with its vivid narrative of financial dealings with Egyptian officials, Qatari investors, and the intimate involvement of Menendez’s now-wife, Nadine Arslanian. The crux of the case lies in determining whether Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, corrupted his office by accepting bribes from three businessmen since 2018, as claimed by federal prosecutors. … Read more