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AI not a US election gamechanger yet, officials say

Voice of America 

Washington — When the U.S. announced the seizure of 32 internet domains tied to Russian efforts to ply American voters with disinformation ahead of November’s presidential election, prosecutors were quick to note the use of artificial intelligence, or AI. The Russian operation, known as Doppelganger, drove internet and social media users to the fake news using a variety of methods, the charging documents said, including advertisements that were “in some cases created using artificial intelligence.”... Читать дальше...

Kamala Harris, gun owner, talks firearms at debate

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Vice President Kamala Harris said during Tuesday's debate that she owns a gun, surprising some viewers. Harris raised the issue to rebut allegations from Donald Trump that she wants to confiscate firearms. Although Harris doesn't talk often about gun ownership, she mentioned it in 2019 during her first campaign for president. Back then, her campaign said she had a handgun that she kept locked up. Republicans frequently paint Democrats as a threat to the second amendment, while Democrats say they want some restrictions to increase public safety.

Tube-tying rose most steeply in states that ban abortion after Roe was overturned

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

A new study shows that more women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. The study also shows the biggest increases were in states that ban abortion. It was published Wednesday in JAMA. Researchers examined insurance claims data from 2021 and 2022 for around 4.8 million women who got tubal ligations in 36 states and Washington, D.C. They categorized these places as “banned,” “limited” or “protected,” based on their abortion policies. Procedures to close the fallopian... Читать дальше...