Democracy

IBM: Here's What Policymakers Can Do About Deepfakes

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deepfakes – realistic AI-generated audio, video, or images that can recreate a person's likeness – are one of the most pressing challenges posed by generative AI, given the potential for bad actors to use it to undermine democracy, exploit artists and performers, and harass and harm everyday people.

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  • Already, deepfakes are being used to spread election disinformation , capitalize on unsanctioned imitations of musicians , and create nonconsensual pornography of minors , private citizens, and celebrities alike.
  • Policymakers should hold people accountable for producing unauthorized deepfakes of creator performances and hold platforms accountable if they knowingly disseminate such unauthorized content.
  • Solving the problems posed by deepfakes will require thoughtful, whole-of-society approaches leveraging both changes in law and technology.
  • IBM encourages policymakers to seize this opportunity to swiftly target three of the most significant harmful applications of deepfakes to ensure that AI remains a positive force for the global economy and society.

Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.

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  • The Bill would create stronger online protection for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • Government of Canada introduces legislation to combat harmful content online, including the sexual exploitation of children.
  • The Bill would create stronger online protections for children and better safeguard everyone in Canada from online hate and other types of harmful content.
  • They could also include design features to limit children's exposure to harmful content, including explicit adult content, cyberbullying content and content that incites self-harm.

Powerhouse Collaboration: Georgia's NCBW and 100BMOA Chapters Join Forces to Champion Voting Rights on Legislative Day!

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Monday, February 26, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With Legislative Day fast approaching, the Georgia chapters of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) and 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (100BMOA) are set to make history by uniting forces to ignite change and champion voting rights at the state capitol!

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With Legislative Day fast approaching, the Georgia chapters of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) and 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (100BMOA) are set to make history by uniting forces to ignite change and champion voting rights at the state capitol!
  • The highly regarded organizations are renowned for their unique programs tailored to address the specific needs of African Americans in local communities.
  • Following Sterling's speech, Virginia Harris and Milton Jones will urge lawmakers to pledge their commitment to safeguarding and preserving the voting rights of individuals for the upcoming election cycle.
  • We want to use our collective strength to tie down the lions of disparity – racism and poverty.

Prime Minister visits Kyiv and announces additional support for Ukraine

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Saturday, February 24, 2024

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is visiting Ukraine today, alongside international partners, to reaffirm Canada's ongoing and unwavering support for Ukraine.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is visiting Ukraine today, alongside international partners, to reaffirm Canada's ongoing and unwavering support for Ukraine.
  • As part of this commitment, Canada will provide $3.02 billion in critical financial and military support to Ukraine in 2024.
  • In addition, the Prime Minister announced new support for Ukraine's resilience and recovery efforts.
  • The Prime Minister was accompanied for this visit by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair.

Statement by the Prime Minister marking two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

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Friday, February 23, 2024

In doing so, he unleashed unspeakable violence and brutality that has left hundreds of thousands dead and forced millions to flee.

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  • In doing so, he unleashed unspeakable violence and brutality that has left hundreds of thousands dead and forced millions to flee.
  • But his imperial delusions have been met with a fierce defence – and the Ukrainian flag still flies over Kyiv.
  • "This day serves as a reminder of what Ukraine is fighting for – the values of freedom, justice, and democracy.
  • And we will be with Ukraine in this courageous fight for as long as it takes.

Statement by Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

They bring a necessary perspective to the discussion about foreign interference in Canadian democracy, and their input and participation is essential to our work.

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  • They bring a necessary perspective to the discussion about foreign interference in Canadian democracy, and their input and participation is essential to our work.
  • I invite other diaspora members and groups to also contribute to the important work of the Commission.
  • Some members of diaspora communities have told us that they fear reprisals if they provide information to the Commission.
  • Some are also worried that all the information they provide to the Commission will be shared with Participants in the Commission.

LETTER: Biden Administration Must Accelerate Efforts to Free Kara-Murza

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

We the undersigned write to express a two-fold request of your administration.

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  • We the undersigned write to express a two-fold request of your administration.
  • Kara-Murza is an extremely vulnerable prisoner, and we fear that he may be the Kremlin's next victim if the United States does not act swiftly.
  • He is also currently being held as a political prisoner by Russian authorities.
  • We urge the Biden administration to act swiftly to bring Kara-Murza home and to increase efforts to seek the release of all Russian political prisoners.

Gainful Solutions Welcomes New Senior Consultants

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Managing Partners of Gainful Solutions, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, and their Partners, Mr. Stephen Hayes and retired Colonel Dr. Isaiah Wilson, are honored to welcome Dr. Genevieve Lester and Mr. Vance Martin as senior consultants.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Managing Partners of Gainful Solutions, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, and their Partners, Mr. Stephen Hayes and retired Colonel Dr. Isaiah Wilson, are honored to welcome Dr. Genevieve Lester and Mr. Vance Martin as senior consultants.
  • She was academic lead for intelligence matters and advised senior leadership at the Army War College.
  • She recently engaged Director of the Central Intelligence Agency William Burns in a fireside chat for students and faculty.
  • To create effective and enduring solutions, Martin has a firm commitment to the importance of culture as an equal partner to science, policy, and economics.

inewsource Announces New Executive Director

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- inewsource, a nonprofit newsroom in San Diego, is pleased to announce the selection of Jamie Johnson as its new Executive Director.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- inewsource, a nonprofit newsroom in San Diego, is pleased to announce the selection of Jamie Johnson as its new Executive Director.
  • She previously served as the Executive Director of the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, orchestrating a remarkable revenue increase.
  • As a private consultant, she delivered executive counsel to a diverse portfolio of clients, and as an in-house executive, she developed and directed company-wide and department-specific marketing initiatives.
  • Envision Consulting is a boutique firm that specializes in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration, and executive leadership transitions exclusively for nonprofit organizations.

Eisenhower Fellowships honors Steven Spielberg with 2024 Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service, to legendary film director Steven Spielberg for his extraordinary artistic achievements in presenting America's culture and history to the world and his enormous contributions to advancing global understanding.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eisenhower Fellowships will award its highest honor, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service, to legendary film director Steven Spielberg for his extraordinary artistic achievements in presenting America's culture and history to the world and his enormous contributions to advancing global understanding.
  • The Chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships (EF), former U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates, will present the prestigious medal to Spielberg at the organization's 2024 Annual Awards Dinner on May 15 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
  • "Few people embody President Eisenhower's ideals in their life's work more than Steven Spielberg," Dr. Gates said.
  • "Few people embody President Eisenhower's ideals in their life's work more than Steven Spielberg," Dr. Gates said.