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AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal 02/08/2024 01:42pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won’t be tolerated. The unanimous ruling targets r Longtime DC Lyft driver scammed out of more than $1,000 02/06/2024 09:30am • A D.C. Lyft driver who said he's given more than 20,000 rides was scammed out of about $1,000 in a phone-call scheme that's been reported around the country. The scams have prompted a reminder from the ride-hailing service about sharing personal information. Rudy Hairston said he got a call fr Philly sheriff's campaign takes down bogus 'news' stories posted to site that were generated by AI 02/05/2024 07:35pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The campaign team behind Philadelphia's embattled sheriff acknowledged Monday that a series of positive “news” stories posted to their site were generated by ChatGPT. Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's campaign removed more than 30 stories created by a consultant using the generativ Mexican police hit the beaches after killings in Acapulco, as cartels recruit youths on social media 02/03/2024 01:22pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tourists have barely started trickling back into the Mexican resort of Acapulco after deadly storm damage last year, but the gangland killings on the beaches have already returned. Late Friday, the government of the Pacific coast state of Guerrero said it was deploying 60 gun-t 10 Common Scams That Target Seniors and How to Avoid Them 02/01/2024 07:00pm • Every year, thieves target individuals to get access to their personal information and money, and they tend to zero in on older people. Victims of elder financial exploitation lose $28.3 billion annually, according to a 2023 BankSafe report by AARP. If you haven't yet been approached by a scammer, y Vise tightening on Myanmar's economy 3 years after military takeover triggered civil strife 02/01/2024 12:33am • BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Myanmar was a rising star in Southeast Asia before its military seized power three years ago in a takeover that has brought civil strife and a tightening vise of international sanctions, undoing years of progress and leaving the economy 10% smaller than it was in 2019. Eco The Truth About Keto Diet Pills: Do They Really Work? 01/31/2024 07:00pm • Chances are you've heard about -- or possibly even tried -- the keto diet, a low-carb, high-fat approach to weight loss that is widely popular but not the easiest or most sustainable diet to follow. The keto diet eliminates nearly all carbohydrates and relies on calories from fat for fuel, a process Takeaways from the AP's look at the role of conspiracy theories in American politics and society 01/31/2024 06:22pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Conspiracy theories have a long history. Humans have always speculated about secret motives and plots as a way to understand their world and avoid danger. These days, however, conspiracy theories and those who believe them seem to be playing an outsize role in politics and cultu Days of Darkness: How one woman escaped the conspiracy theory trap that has ensnared millions 01/31/2024 12:27pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — At first his stories seemed harmless. Tales about secret organizations plotting to take over the world, about the good guys working to save it, and about the proof that, if you knew where to look, was hiding in plain sight. To Ramona, her boyfriend Don's tales of conspiracy theor Miracle cures: Online conspiracy theories are creating a new age of unproven medical treatments 01/31/2024 10:33am • BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — The hotel on the outskirts of town looks a lot like lodging one can find on any American highway. Over the years it has been a Holiday Inn and a Days Inn. The sign outside now bears the brand of a new, growing chain. One that promises a lot more than a good night’s sleep. At t Dissolving Trump's business empire would stand apart in history of NY fraud law 01/29/2024 07:58pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Within days, Donald Trump could potentially have his sprawling real estate business empire ordered “dissolved” for repeated misrepresentations on financial statements to lenders, adding him to a short list of scam marketers, con artists and others who have been hit with the ult Tax season is under way. Here are some tips to navigate it. 01/29/2024 01:06pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Tax season began Monday and for many people filing U.S. tax returns — especially those doing it for their first time — it can be a daunting task that’s often left to the last minute. But if you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon Kimberly Palmer: Romance scammers: They call you honey, but don’t send them money 01/29/2024 11:32am • Valentine’s Day might put you in the mood to look for love online. Unfortunately, criminals are also on the hunt, but for victims, not romance. “Meeting people online has opened the door to romance fraud,” says Kim Casci-Palangio, program director of the peer support program at the nonprofit C Can You Get a Personal Loan With No Credit Check? 01/25/2024 07:00pm • Getting a personal loan with bad credit can be tough. Lenders and creditors usually require a credit check before you can borrow money, and if you have poor credit or no credit, you may be denied. You might wonder if you can get a personal loan with no credit check. It's possible, but you may want t FTC opens inquiry into Big Tech's partnerships with leading AI startups 01/25/2024 04:32pm • U.S. antitrust enforcers are opening an inquiry into the relationships between leading artificial intelligence startups such as ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and the tech giants that have invested billions of dollars into them. The action targets Amazon, Google and Microsoft and their sway over the generativ