Friday, January 26, 2024

Explicit fake images of Taylor Swift prove laws haven't kept pace with tech, experts say

A blonde woman with blue eyes looks at paparazzi from a red carpet event.

Explicit AI-generated photos of one of the world's most famous artists spread rapidly across social media this week, highlighting once again what experts describe as an urgent need to crack down on technology and platforms that make it possible for harmful images to be shared. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/taylor-swift-ai-images-highlight-need-for-better-legislation-1.7096094?cmp=rss

Canada to restart arms exports after Turkey backs Sweden joining NATO: sources

A man with brown hair wearing a gray suit shakes the hand of an older man with a blue suit and tie, with short grey hair. From left to right are the Canadian and Turkish flags.

Canada and Turkey have reached a deal to restart Canadian exports of drone parts in exchange for more transparency on where they are used, and it would take effect after Ankara completes its ratification of Sweden's NATO bid, two sources told Reuters.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-turkey-sweden-arms-nato-1.7095926?cmp=rss