Creating realistic deepfakes is getting easier than ever. Fighting back may take even more AI
The use of deepfakes to impersonate high-level officials presents a growing security challenge.
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Meta will cease political ads in European Union by fall, blaming bloc’s new rules
The rules introduce “significant operational challenges and legal uncertainties,” Meta said.
Intel cuts back spending, workforce as struggling chip maker mounts comeback
CEO Lip-Bu Tan said Intel plans to end the year with 75,000 “core” workers.
Ocean City lowers franchise fee to preserve beach photography staple
Ocean City Council voted to reduce a franchise fee for Telescope Pictures, a longtime beach...
Wall Street’s winning week ends with more records for US stocks
U.S. stocks are hanging around their records and coasting toward the close of another winning...
The 7 mistakes I made when refinancing my mortgage
Thinking of refinancing your home? Here are some pitfalls to avoid.
Federal regulators approve Paramount’s $8 billion deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil
The stamp of approval comes after months of turmoil revolving around President Trump’s legal battle...
Millions of HydroTech hoses recalled after hundreds burst, leaving at least 29 people injured
The hoses can burst if the interior, plastic strain relief “breaks or becomes fully unthreaded.”
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad
The merger would combine the largest and smallest of the country’s six major freight railroads.
Winners, losers, movers: Highlights of US auto sales six months in
What are the best-sellers? Are EVs still the bee’s knees?
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.74%, keeping home loan borrowing costs elevated
The long-term rate slipped to 6.74% from 6.75% last week.