In the final stretch of his term, President Joe Biden has laid out clear rules for using artificial intelligence in national security. He wants to make sure the US keeps up with competitors like China while also avoiding AI's darker sides, like launching nukes or limiting free speech. The new plan,
With just over a week until Election Day, state and local officials are juggling their duties with debunking a surge of voting conspiracy theories. False claims about vote-switching machines, fake voters, and fraud are spreading like wildfire. Utah's Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, who oversees elections
As the U. S. election draws near, foreign countries like Russia, China, and Iran are stepping up their efforts to sway voters. Microsoft's recent report highlights that these countries are using fake videos, social media campaigns, and disinformation to try and influence the outcome. For instance, R
It's no secret that foreign countries are stirring up trouble online ahead of the US election. Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) is warning that Russia, China, and Iran are all stepping up their online campaigns. Russia is busy bad-mouthing Vice President Kamala Harris with fake videos. Thes
At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, two powerful leaders, Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia, came together. They talked about something important: how their countries stick together, even when the world keeps changing. Xi shared that even though things are moving fast, their friends
Things are heating up as news spreads about North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine. South Korea, usually a strong ally of the U. S. and a supporter of Ukraine, has been sending humanitarian aid but not weapons. Now, they're thinking about changing that. They're okay with giving military supplies to
Moldova recently voted to pursue EU membership, but the close result has sparked concerns about Russian influence. Pro-Western president Maia Sandu alleged that foreign forces, likely Moscow, used cash and propaganda to sway votes. The referendum, held alongside a presidential election, saw last-min
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently hinted at the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. He was reacting to satellite images shared by South Korea's intelligence service, showing soldiers in Russian territory. Putin acknowledged the images, saying, "If there are images, they reflect someth
Last month, Mongolia welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with open arms, despite an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes. The ICC wasn't happy about this and reported Mongolia to its oversight body. The warrant came after Putin was accused of illega
In Georgia, President Salome Zourabichvili has urged people to hit the streets after the opposition accused the ruling party of cheating in Saturday's election. Speaking alongside opposition leaders on Sunday, she stated, "I don't accept this election. It can't be accepted, because acknowledging it
