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Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fine
Read full article: Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fineA company that sent deceptive calls to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice has agreed to pay a $1 million fine, federal regulators said.
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal charges
Read full article: Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal chargesA political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice has made an initial court appearance in New Hampshire, where he is charged with voter suppression and impersonating a candidate ahead of the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary.
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges
Read full article: Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal chargesA former New Hampshire Democratic Party chair whose phone number was spoofed in artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden's voice ahead of New Hampshire's presidential primary says today's charges related to the case show the steep price for trying to interfere in elections.
The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters
Read full article: The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire votersThe League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to prevent those who sent robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to New Hampshire voters from using artificial intelligence for future deceptions.
Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls says he was trying to highlight a need for AI rules
Read full article: Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls says he was trying to highlight a need for AI rulesThe political consultant behind robocalls that mimicked President Joe Biden’s voice says he was trying to send a wake-up call about the potential malign uses of artificial intelligence, not influence last month's New Hampshire primary.
Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary
Read full article: Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primaryA New Orleans magician says a Democratic consultant who worked for Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign hired him to create the audio for what authorities say may be the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election.
Insider extra: Read OSHA report after killer whale bites SeaWorld Orlando trainer
Read full article: Insider extra: Read OSHA report after killer whale bites SeaWorld Orlando trainerA trainer at SeaWorld Orlando was severely injured last year when one of the park’s killer whale’s bit her arm, breaking several bones.
Here’s what Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ law could mean for your child’s education
Read full article: Here’s what Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ law could mean for your child’s educationAmong the many law taking effect on Friday, Florida's Stop WOKE Act may be among the most contentious and may see multiple litigations as to its constitutionality.
Expect a legal challenge to Florida’s redistricting map soon, law expert says
Read full article: Expect a legal challenge to Florida’s redistricting map soon, law expert saysDemocrats in Florida will likely file a legal challenge to the new Congressional district map approved by the majority-Republican Florida Legislature Thursday.
New evidence released in possible Sanford ‘stand your ground’ case
Read full article: New evidence released in possible Sanford ‘stand your ground’ caseOn Friday, the Sanford Police department released new 911 calls and an incident report in regards to a shooting that happened at a Sanford RaceTrac Thursday morning that police say was a possible "stand your ground" case.
‘I have no doubt you’ll see some litigation:’ Florida health department sends official ‘vax passport’ violations
Read full article: ‘I have no doubt you’ll see some litigation:’ Florida health department sends official ‘vax passport’ violationsThe Florida State Health Department has started sending out official notices of violations and fines for 'vaccination passport' violations.
Will fines from Orange County executive order for COVID-19 violations stand?
Read full article: Will fines from Orange County executive order for COVID-19 violations stand?After strike teams found more than a dozen bars not complying with Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 guidelines, Orange County Mayor Demings said an emergency executive order is necessary to hold businesses accountable. [TRENDING: Orange County businesses could face fines | Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing | Video: High school football player attacks ref]“The enforcement mechanism in Mayor Demings’ order really classifies a violation of this order as a non-criminal violation, and the enforcement is centered around fines. [RELATED: Orange County mayor plans to fine businesses up to $15,000 for serious COVID-19 violations]Kramer said it all comes down to the language. As for the second part, Demings’ order puts businesses on the hook, not individual citizens. Even if the mayor signs the order, Kramer said the Governor can ultimately revise his order superseding local orders.
Rapper Kanye West files for Oklahoma presidential ballot
Read full article: Rapper Kanye West files for Oklahoma presidential ballotOKLAHOMA CITY Rap superstar Kanye West has qualified to appear on Oklahomas presidential ballot, the first state where he met the requirements before the filing deadline. A representative for West filed the necessary paperwork and paid the $35,000 filing Wednesday afternoon, which was the deadline for a spot on the state's Nov. 3 presidential ballot, said Oklahoma Board of Elections spokeswoman Misha Mohr. He was one of three independent presidential candidates to pay the filing fee prior to the deadline, she added. West has already missed the deadline to qualify for the ballot in several states, and its unclear if he is willing or able to collect enough signatures required to qualify in others. West, who is married to reality television star Kim Kardashian West, initially announced his candidacy on July 4.
Body camera video released in Uber driver's wrongful arrest
Read full article: Body camera video released in Uber driver's wrongful arrestThe Orange County Sheriff's Office has released body camera video showing the arrest of Jose Batista, an Uber driver wrongfully jailed on charges out of Miami in a case of mistaken identity.