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ISIS Created Fake CNN and Al Jazeera Broadcasts

One video focused on giving ISIS credit for a terror attack that Russian disinformation blamed on Ukraine. “It was essentially fake news to debunk fake news,” says an expert.
TO THE MOON

Crypto Scammers Are Targeting Trump’s MAGA Supporters

RED PILL BLUE BILL

Alex Jones Is Now Trying to Divert Money to His Father’s Supplements Business

Policy

Secrecy Concerns Mount Over Spy Powers Targeting US Data Centers

A coalition of digital rights groups is demanding the US declassify records that would clarify just how expansive a major surveillance program really is.

The Affordable Connectivity Program Has a Lifeline in the Senate

The ACP provided a broadband subsidy for millions of Americans. Now Congress has a plan to reinstate it.

FCC Closes ‘Fast Lane’ Loophole in Final Net Neutrality Order

The agency released a final order clarifying that pay-to-play internet “fast lanes” for consumers violate its net neutrality rules. It also guarantees the new rules won't preempt state broadband affordability programs.

Meet the Woman Who Showed President Biden ChatGPT—and Helped Set the Course for AI

Arati Prabhakar has the ear of the US president and a massive mission: help manage AI, revive the semiconductor industry, and pull off a cancer moonshot.

Disinformation

A January 6 Rioter Is Leading an Armed National Militia From Prison

As the US election approaches, Edward “Jake” Lang says that the militia will focus on potential “civil unrest” around the vote and will be ready to activate at a moment’s notice.

US Leaders Dodge Questions About Israel’s Influence Campaign

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has joined US intelligence officials in ignoring repeated inquiries about Israel’s “malign” efforts to covertly influence US voters.

Russia Is Targeting Germany With Fake Information as Europe Votes

A European Commission spokesperson says Russia is focusing on Germany more than any other EU country—and estimates the Kremlin is spending €1 billion on disinformation campaigns.

A Former President’s Daughter Used X to Bombard South Africa With Conspiracy Theories

A vast majority of the election-related disinformation a South African watchdog group identified came from X, where Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla posted a fake video featuring a Donald Trump endorsement.

Global Elections

There’s an AI Candidate Running for Parliament in the UK

If it wins, “AI Steve” will be represented by businessman Steve Endacott in Parliament. Endacott says he’ll merely be a conduit, and the AI will make the policy decisions.

The Pirate Party Survived Mutiny and Scandal. Now It’s Trying to Rewrite the Rules of the Web

File-sharing site The Pirate Bay sparked a copyright revolution. Twenty years on, the political movement it inspired is pitching for power in the European elections. If it succeeds, it could reshape the internet.

How Donald Trump Could Weaponize US Surveillance in a Second Term

Donald Trump has vowed to go after political enemies, undocumented immigrants, and others if he wins. Experts warn he could easily turn the surveillance state against his targets.

Germany’s Far-Right Party Is Running Hateful Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Published ahead of the EU elections, the ads blame immigrants for crime and sexual violence.

Politics News

AI Chatbots Are Running for Office Now

Meet AI Steve and VIC, the chatbots running for office in 2024.

Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill in Unanimous Vote

The biggest battle over abortion rights since Roe v. Wade is over for now—and the Supreme Court has averted a major crisis for reproductive health care.

An AI Bot Is (Sort of) Running for Mayor in Wyoming

Wyoming’s secretary of state wants the county to reject its candidacy, but the AI bot’s human “meat puppet” says everything is in order.

Welcome to the AI Election Year

With over 60 countries holding elections in 2024, deepfakes and robocalls are being used to manipulate voters across the world. WIRED is tracking every instance of AI interference during this critical election year.

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