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Kamala Harris, with an online avalanche, outspends Trump by tens of millions

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Kamala Harris, with an online avalanche, outspends Trump by tens of millions

Vice President Kamala Harris outspent former President Donald Trump by a significant margin on Facebook and Instagram, spending $12.2 million compared to Trump's $611,228. This pattern of heavy digital advertising by Harris has been consistent since she entered the race, with her campaign outspending Trump's by tens of millions of dollars. Trump, on the other hand, is relying on the power of television and his strong online brand to compensate for his cash shortfall. However, the digital spending gap has Democrats optimistic about the upcoming election, despite the race being highly competitive.

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Taylor Swift addresses a fake image of her shared by Trump: 'It really conjured up my fears around AI'

Business Insider

Business Insider · 11m ago

Taylor Swift addresses a fake image of her shared by Trump: 'It really conjured up my fears around AI'

Taylor Swift recently revealed that her endorsement of Kamala Harris was influenced by Donald Trump sharing fake images of her endorsing him. Swift expressed concerns about AI and the spreading of misinformation during the election. Trump had shared images on Truth Social, some of which were real, featuring women in "Swifties for Trump" shirts and an AI-generated image of Swift with the caption, "Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump." Swift's endorsement of Harris came after the vice presidential debate. The use of AI in elections has raised concerns about the blurring of fact and fiction.

Elon Musk to interview Donald Trump on his social media network X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk to interview Donald Trump on his social media network X

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is set to interview Donald Trump on the X social media platform, a move that could bring more surprises to the highly contested US presidential election. Scheduled for Monday evening, the interview provides an opportunity for Trump to gain attention as his campaign stalls against Democratic opponent Kamala Harris. The interview will allow Trump to reach a different audience, but technical issues could hinder its success, as previous events on the platform have faced problems. Musk's endorsement of Trump and involvement with the Republican campaign have stirred controversy in the past.

Donald Trump at odds with Google, accuses tech giant of posting 'bad stories' about him

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Donald Trump at odds with Google, accuses tech giant of posting 'bad stories' about him

Former US President Donald Trump has accused Google of biased search results and interference in the presidential election. Trump claimed that Google only displays positive articles about his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris. He threatened to request prosecution if the Justice Department does not take action. A conservative group's findings regarding biased search results against Trump further fueled these accusations. Google denies favoring any political candidate and asserts that its algorithms do not exhibit bias. This isn't the first time Trump has clashed with Google over alleged censorship and manipulation of search results.

Harris to Lean on Tight Team, Obama Staff in White House Run

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Harris to Lean on Tight Team, Obama Staff in White House Run

Kamala Harris, as she prepares to take on Donald Trump, has a core group of trustworthy and loyal staff members who have primarily worked for her rather than Joe Biden. She is also considering adding veterans from the Obama administration, as well as some key figures from the Biden era. Harris prefers in-depth briefings, asks probing questions, and has high expectations due to the scrutiny faced as the first Black woman vice president. Her husband, Doug Emhoff, provides support and advice, along with her sister Maya and brother-in-law Tony West.

Chinese hackers are said to have targeted phones used by Trump and Vance

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Chinese hackers are said to have targeted phones used by Trump and Vance

Chinese hackers targeted data from phones used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, as part of a wider intelligence-collection effort, according to anonymous sources. The investigation aims to determine what communications data was taken or observed. Access to this information, such as call history and contact frequency, could be highly valuable to an intelligence agency like China. Trump and Vance were among the individuals whose phone numbers were targeted, alongside Democrats and staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. The hacking attack, believed to be conducted by a group called Salt Typhoon, has raised concerns about compromised data and potential victims.

Taylor Swift cites AI deepfakes in endorsement for Kamala Harris

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 11m ago

Taylor Swift cites AI deepfakes in endorsement for Kamala Harris

Taylor Swift took to Instagram to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the US Presidency and expressed concerns about the spread of AI-generated deepfakes. She revealed that she became aware of an AI-generated deepfake endorsing Donald Trump and this incident raised her fears about the potential spread of misinformation. Swift emphasized the importance of transparency and truthfulness in combating misinformation generated through AI. This endorsement comes after a previous incident where AI-generated images of Swift were used to spread explicit content.

Republicans hate tech's influence on politics, unless it comes from Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Republicans hate tech's influence on politics, unless it comes from Elon Musk

- Elon Musk has actively supported Donald Trump's presidency and portrayed Kamala Harris as a threat to America. - Musk has donated significant amounts of money to pro-Trump political action committees. - Musk has used his social media platform X to spread falsehoods and enhance his posts' visibility. - He has made claims about mass electoral fraud committed by Democrats and spread misinformation about voter rolls. - Republican lawmakers have remained silent on Musk's partisan favoritism, highlighting their hypocrisy on Big Tech's influence in politics.

Elon Musk wants his AI bot to deliver the news. It is struggling with the job

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk wants his AI bot to deliver the news. It is struggling with the job

Elon Musk's AI model, Grok, is facing criticism for its limitations in delivering accurate news summaries. After the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Grok served up erroneous headlines on Elon Musk's social media platform X. One headline falsely claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris was shot, while another wrongly named a purported shooter as a member of antifa. These mistakes raise concerns about the limitations of relying on an AI model to curate news content. Critics argue that human intervention is crucial in providing accurate context, especially during breaking news events.

Russia produced most AI content to sway presidential vote, US intelligence official says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Russia produced most AI content to sway presidential vote, US intelligence official says

A U.S. intelligence official revealed that Russia has produced the most AI content to influence the U.S. presidential election, with a focus on boosting Donald Trump and denigrating Kamala Harris. This AI content includes text, pictures, and videos that appear to be created by humans. Russia is considered a sophisticated actor in this field and had a better understanding of how U.S. elections work. China, on the other hand, uses AI content to shape global views but not to sway U.S. election outcomes. Iran has also used AI to generate posts for social media and inauthentic news articles targeting American voters on polarizing issues and presidential candidates.

In volatile election season, US companies battle 'brand disinformation'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

US companies like Google and Netflix are facing internet boycott calls based on false claims of funding or favoring Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. These calls, driven by brand disinformation and spread on platforms like X, highlight the vulnerability of brands to political falsehoods that can harm their reputation and finances. Fake profiles on X, many endorsing Trump, are orchestrating these boycotts. The recent calls to cancel Netflix were triggered by false claims of a donation to Harris's campaign, causing a wave of canceled subscriptions. Brand disinformation campaigns have significant impacts on public opinion and consumer behavior, emphasizing the need for brands to remain vigilant during the election season.

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