Anthropic Donates $20 Million to Counter OpenAI-Backed Super PACs in 2026 Midterms
Maria Garcia / implicator - Anthropic puts $20 million behind a pro-regulation super PAC, setting up a direct clash with OpenAI-backed political groups ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Why bitcoin is losing its luster after stratospheric rise
techxplore - Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, sank this week, wiping out gains sparked by Donald Trump's presidential election victory in November 2024.
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AI Attack Ad in Texas Senate Race Shows John Cornyn Dancing With Jasmine Crockett
Reid J. Epstein / nytimes - A video from Ken Paxton, a Republican primary challenger to Senator John Cornyn of Texas, depicted A.I.-generated imagery of the senator twirling with Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic Senate candidate.
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AI chatbots can sway voters better than political advertisements
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Cryptographers Cancel Election Results After Losing Decryption Key
BeauHD / slashdot - The International Association of Cryptologic Research (IACR) was forced to cancel its leadership election after a trustee lost their portion of the Helios voting system's decryption key, making it impossible to reveal or verify the final results. Ars Tech…
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Debra Messing’s anti-Mamdani crashout
Eve Upton-Clark / fastcompany - Last night, Zohran Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo to become the next mayor of New York City. Cue the online crashouts. Leading the pack is Will & Grace star Debra Messing, who is now facing intense backlash for sharing dozens of posts smearing the Democrat…
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Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral race
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84 amid polarizing legacy
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, a figure as contentious as he was influential through multiple administrations, has passed away at the age of 84. Reports highlight his complex legacy in national and international policy, reminding us of a storied career that continues to spark debate long after his time in office.
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Milei Wins Mandate for Free-Market Revolution in Argentina's Election
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YouTube Reverses COVID and Election Bans, Citing ‘Unacceptable’ Government Pressure
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Following a House Judiciary probe, Google will reinstate YouTube channels banned for COVID and election content, admitting to 'unacceptable' government pressure.The post YouTube Reverses COVID and Election Bans, Citing ‘Unacceptable’ Government Pressure a…
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