In a post-truth world, synthetic media and photorealism are a boon to ‘fake news industry’
Some snapshots may look like people you’d know. Your daughter’s best friend from college, maybe? That guy from human resources at work? The emergency-room doctor who took care of your sprained ankle? One of the kids from down the street? Nope. All of these images are “deepfakes” – the nickname...
UN urged to speak out against Israeli violation of journalists’ rights in Palestine
Israel’s systematic targeting of journalists working in Palestine and its failure to properly investigate killings of media workers violates the rights to life and freedom of expression and may amount to war crimes, the International Federation of Journalists told the 47th Session of the UN’s Human Rights Council in Geneva....
Over-cautious Arsenal on verge of signing midfielder Lokonga, defender White
English Premier League perennial footdraggers in the English Premier League transfer market, Arsenal Football Club, have been forced to expand their options for a centre-back after the initial target, Ben White, was reported to be inching closer to a deal with London rivals Everton. However, as of Tuesday, there were...
Politics and conspiracy theories: A way for losers to channel their anger, close ranks and regroup
Conspiracy theories seem to meet psychological needs and can be almost impossible to eradicate. One remedy: Keep them from taking root in the first place. The United States of America was founded on a conspiracy theory. In the lead-up to the War of Independence, revolutionaries argued that a tax on...
Africa and poorest countries to wait until 2023 to get Covid vaccines – experts
Amid a Covid surge in Africa, vaccine promises from richer nations are not enough to bring an early end to the pandemic, experts say. They warn that most people in the poorest countries will need to wait another two years before they are vaccinated against Covid-19. Around 11 billion doses...
