Canva Launches New Canva for Districts Product as Education Usage Surges
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 8, 2023--
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DeSantis campaign accused of using fake AI images of Trump hugging Fauci in ad
Gov Ron DeSantis’ campaign has been accused of using fake, AI-generated images of former President Donald Trump hugging ex-White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci in an attack ad. Mr DeSantis and Mr Trump have been trading barbs for weeks about their respective Covid responses, with Mr Trump’s campaign and surrogates arguing that Mr DeSantis’ initial lockdown measures in Florida were too harsh and Mr DeSantis’ campaign arguing that Mr Trump was too acquiescent to medical professionals like Dr Fauci in crafting his administration’s response. Now, in the ad shared by the the “DeSantis War Room” Twitter account, the Florida governor’s campaign is accused of crossing an ethical line. The adveritsement begins with clips of Mr Trump firing people on his reality television show before pivoting to clips of Mr Trump telling reporters that he would not or could not fire Dr Fauci, who was seen as the symbol of a public health response to the crisis some Republicans disagreed with. Towards the end of the ad, the screen shows a split with six images of Mr Trump and Dr Fauci — three of which experts believe were generated by artificial intelligence. AFP first reported the presence of the allegedly fake images. The three images experts believe are fake are located in the top left, bottom centre, and bottom right of the screen. All of them feature Mr Trump and Dr Fauci embracing and cannot be found elsewhere on the internet, a sign that they may be AI-generated. There are other signs as well. The Verge noted that the potentially AI-generated images are glossier and have more blurred textures than the other images and show Mr Trump and Dr Fauci in physically improbable poses. The reproduction of the White House press briefing room in one of the images also looks unrealistic. Hany Farid, a professor at the University of California, told the AFP he believed it is “highly likely” that the images are fake. The Independent has reached out to the DeSantis campaign for comment. So far, the DeSantis campaign is not exactly denying those allegations. After The Verge’s story was published, DeSantis aide Christina Pushaw tweeted an image Mr Trump had put out of Mr DeSantis on a rhinoceros and wrote “I think this might be an AI-generated image. Who knows?” Mr Trump has indeed used AI several times in recent months, including posting a deep fake mocking Mr DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch. “No campaign has pushed more misleading deepfakes, false photoshops, and outright fabrications than the Trump campaign,” Matt Wolking, a spokesperson for the DeSantis-aligned Never Back Down PAC, told The Verge. “It is 100% true that Donald Trump empowered and embraced Fauci — he even gave him a presidential commendation.” Read More Ivanka and Jared split over attending Trump 2024 launch – follow live Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his first term? Four big lies Trump told during his 2024 presidential announcement DeSantis news – latest: Florida governor most popular with rich Republicans as he defends move to fly migrants to California Mike Pence news - live: Ex-VP contradicts himself on Trump charges at CNN town hall launching 2024 campaign Trump news – live: Grand jury indictment looms as Trump protests innocence over classified documents
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With Arcangelo, Jena Antonucci to become the 11th female trainer to have a horse in Belmont Stakes
Jena Antonucci has been around horses most of her life and worked more than her share of jobs
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Smoke from wildfires, a fact of life in the West, catch outdoor workers off guard in the East
The hazardous haze from Canada’s wildfires is taking its toll on outdoor workers along the Eastern U.S. who carried on with their daily jobs even as dystopian orange skies forced the cancelation of sports events, school field trips and Broadway plays
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Off-duty officer testifies he didn't know just where shots fired from during Parkland massacre
A Florida police officer has testified he didn't initially know where shots were being fired from during the Parkland high school massacre five years ago
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Renowned human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov on trial for “discrediting” Russian military
The co-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial, Oleg Orlov, has gone on trial in Moscow, charged with “discrediting” the Russian military in his criticism of Russia’s war in Ukraine
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When Seconds Count, Ultrasound-Based Location Technology Helps Protect Healthcare Workers
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 8, 2023--
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UAE's al-Jaber promises young activists he'll listen; says nothing about fossil fuel ties
The United Arab Emirates official tapped to head the next global climate summit pledged Thursday to listen to young people demanding a place at the table when negotiators gather in the Gulf nation this fall
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How rookie Christian Braun is making a name for himself in the NBA Finals
Rookie Christian Braun barely played against the Los Angeles Lakers but he's been a crucial piece for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals.The star duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the headlines yesterday with their monster tandem performance. In Game 3, they became the first teamma...
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GM to invest $500 million at plant that makes large SUVs in Arlington, Texas
General Motors says it will sink more than $500 million into its Arlington, Texas, assembly plant to get ready for the next generation of big SUVs with internal-combustion engines
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Investigators eye condition that manifests in seconds as possible cause of Virginia jet crash
As investigators try to determine why a pilot and passengers fell unresponsive on a small jet that ultimately crashed in Virginia on Sunday, the tragedy evokes a critical consideration for pilots when flying: oxygen.
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Carvana Shares Soar on Forecast of Better Financial Results
Shares in used-car retailer Carvana Inc. soared in Thursday trading after the struggling company said its operations are
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