Two US Navy sailors arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive military information with China
Two US Navy sailors have been indicted and arrested for allegedly sending sensitive US military information to Chinese intelligence officers.
2023-08-04 03:55
Prosecutors in documents case argue against Trump team's push to discuss classified information at his homes instead of SCIF
Donald Trump's lawyers want to be able to discuss classified information with the former president at his homes as part of his criminal case, for convenience sake, according to a new court filing from the Justice Department -- a proposal that federal prosecutors strongly oppose as out of line with how sensitive information can be handled.
2023-07-28 11:48
Exclusive: A Baltimore musician was hired to organize a protest. He says he never knew his client had links to pro-China operatives
In echoes of Russian efforts, a pro-Beijing firm is finding new ways to push its narratives in the US.
2023-07-27 05:20
Exclusive-AI being used for hacking and misinfo, top Canadian cyber official says
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON Hackers and propagandists are wielding artificial intelligence (AI) to create malicious software, draft convincing
2023-07-21 01:58
With the rise of AI, social media platforms could face perfect storm of misinformation in 2024
Last month, a video posted to Twitter by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign used images that appeared to be generated by artificial intelligence showing former President Donald Trump hugging Dr. Anthony Fauci. The images, which appeared designed to criticize Trump for not firing the nation's top infectious disease specialist, were tricky to spot: they were shown alongside real images of the pair and with a text overlay saying, "real life Trump."
2023-07-17 22:26
US officials worry about 'chilling effect' on combating election disinformation after order limiting Biden administration contact with social platforms
A federal judge's move to limit how some US agencies communicate with social media companies could have a "chilling effect" on how the federal government and states address election-related disinformation just as the 2024 election cycle get underway, according to interviews with current and former US officials.
2023-07-14 23:52
Meta made cuts to election teams ahead of Threads launch, prompting concerns for 2024
Meta has made cuts to its teams that tackle disinformation and coordinated troll and harassment campaigns on its platforms, people with direct knowledge of the situation told CNN, raising concerns ahead of the pivotal 2024 elections in the US and around the world.
2023-07-11 09:59
Ukraine war: Twitter's paid-for Blue accounts fuel misinformation
False and misleading claims about the war in Ukraine are being widely shared.
2023-07-09 07:55
Solomon Islands country profile
Provides an overview of Solomon Islands, including key facts about this Pacific island nation.
2023-06-30 19:45
Meta releases clues on how AI is used on Facebook and Instagram
As demand for greater transparency in artificial intelligence mounts, Meta released tools and information Thursday aimed at helping users understand how AI influences what they see on its apps.
2023-06-29 18:20
Burkina Faso media guide
An overview of the media in Burkina Faso, including links to newspapers and broadcasters.
2023-06-21 19:55
Judge issues order that Trump keep quiet about disclosure of discovery material issued in classified documents case
A magistrate judge has signed off on special counsel Jack Smith's request that former President Donald Trump and his co-defendant Walt Nauta be prohibited from disclosing information the discovery handed over to the defense in the criminal case Trump and Nauta now face from the special counsel.
2023-06-19 22:28