The Chinese-owned video app TikTok is a major element of what the Chinese military calls “cognitive warfare,” according to a national security expert. Ian Oxnevad, senior fellow in national security at the National Association of Scholars, stated in a recent report that TikTok serves as “one of [China’s] foremost cognitive weapons.” The military defines cognitive […]
The U.S. and Chinese governments are meeting in Geneva on Tuesday to discuss artificial intelligence risks amid the rapid development of new tech tools upending work and war around the world, according to senior Biden administration officials. The first meeting on AI between the two governments is intended to identify areas of concern and share […]
Former tabloid executive David Pecker testified Friday that Michael Cohen, a former lawyer to ex-President Donald Trump, was the one who invited him to the 2015 presidential launch event at Trump Tower in New York. Mr. Pecker said Mr. Cohen, who will be a star witness for the prosecution in Mr. Trump’s hush money trial, […]
WASHINGTON — The United States will pull the majority of its troops from Chad and Niger as it works to restore key agreements governing what role there might be there for the American military and its counterterrorism operations, the Pentagon said Thursday. Both African countries have been integral to the U.S. military’s efforts to counter […]
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel is looking to use artificial intelligence to help taxpayers as well as hunt down tax evasion. Mr. Werfel said the IRS is exploring the development of chatbots to assist taxpayers with their queries, Government Executive reported. The AI-driven computer program would simplify the process for taxpayers by providing immediate answers to […]
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned on Monday over the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the military said, becoming the first senior figure to step down over his role in the deadliest assault in Israel‘s history. Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva‘s resignation could set the stage for more […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attacked the United States for earlier blocking United Nations resolutions calling for a cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting with his counterpart in Indonesia. The Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers reiterated their countries’ calls for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting in […]
A Holocaust research center founded by Steven Spielberg finds itself mixed up in a controversy on the University of Southern California campus. The USC Shoah Foundation is downplaying it educational offerings. The problem with the foundation’s role at the university surfaced because USC made an unprecedented move for this year’s commencement ceremony. A Muslim American, […]
It is still a question as to whether actor Kevin Costner will return to the smash hit series “Yellowstone” to see the end of his character arc through when the show wraps up its final season. But the actor, 69, has no doubts he is still vibrant enough to play the role of leading man. […]
The lawyer who led the effort to de-certify the 2020 presidential election results and replace electors with slates of alternates has lost his license to practice law in California — at least for now. “In view of the circumstances surrounding Eastman’s misconduct and balancing the aggravation and mitigation, the court recommends that Eastman be disbarred,” […]
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