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AI’s getting better at faking crowds. Here’s why that’s cause for concern

AI’s getting better at faking crowds. Here’s why that’s cause for concern

Odd fingers and faces in the crowd of a recent Will Smith concert video led to suspicions of AI. But AI is improving fast, and there are serious implications for how “fake” crowds might be coopted.
by Chloe Veltman

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A public broadcaster’s path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news

South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there’s an ironic result to President Trump’s successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.
by David Folkenflik

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Trump’s TikTok deal payment criticized as ‘shake-down scheme’ by experts

Trump’s TikTok deal payment criticized as ‘shake-down scheme’ by experts

The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it “extortion.”
by Bobby Allyn and David Folkenflik

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Kimmel's suspension for Kirk comments sparks furor over free speech and censorship

Kimmel's suspension for Kirk comments sparks furor over free speech and censorship

After Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended "indefinitely" for comments he made following Charlie Kirk's death, questions about free speech and just what is government censorship reach heightened levels.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists. Court documents show the lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Florida. 
by The Associated Press

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A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the U.S. and China

A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the U.S. and China

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday after trade talks in Madrid that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping would speak Friday to possibly finalize the deal.
by The Associated Press

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Will Apple’s new iPhones cost more? Here’s what to expect from today’s unveiling

Will Apple’s new iPhones cost more? Here’s what to expect from today’s unveiling

Apple on Tuesday will unveil its next line-up of iPhones amid a global trade war that’s added a potential price increase to the usual intrigue surrounding the annual evolution of the company’s marquee product. 
by The Associated Press

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Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his children to seal fate of his media empire

Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his children to seal fate of his media empire

The owner of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and dozens of other media properties has settled a legal fight with three of his own children over who would control his companies after his death.
by David Folkenflik

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