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How governments worldwide are shaping what AI can say about politics

With the U.S. midterms approaching, about 1 in 5 voters has asked AI chatbots about elections and politics, a recent survey found.

The Conversation · Oct 20

Are transgender sports bans really about protecting women? Survey data tells a different story

Relatively few transgender athletes participate in high school and collegiate sports. Still, since 2020, 27 states have passed laws banning them from participating in sports based on their gender identity.

The Conversation · Oct 20

AI Image Imagines Melania Trump Without Cosmetic Work Despite Her Repeated Denial of Plastic Surgery

An AI-generated image imagines Melania Trump without cosmetic procedures, but the rendering is speculative and offers no evidence to support unconfirmed claims about her appearance.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Geopolitical Tensions Continue to Escalate Around the World. Oil Prices Are Climbing Again.

West Texas Intermediate prices are back above $100 a barrel.

International Business Times · Oct 20

Trump Touts Presidential 'Advantage' as He Unveils $8 Billion in 'Goodies' for Farmers at Kansas Rally

Donald Trump announced an $8bn USDA fuel relief programme for farmers at a Kansas rally, while campaigning for Senator Roger Marshall and gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Trump Administration Plans to Hire Private Debt Collectors to Pursue Student Loan Borrowers After the Midterms

Trump officials weigh restarting collections on defaulted federal student loans, potentially leading to wage garnishment and tax-refund offsets from 2027.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Donald Trump's Latest 'Political Bankruptcy' Will Have 'Horrifying' Outcome, Nobel Economist Warns

Writing before the 2026 midterm elections, Paul Krugman argued that a Republican defeat could increase Donald Trump's incentive to take risky actions, including over Iran and Ukraine.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Trump says he will have spent $400m to support Republicans in midterms – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Oct 20

DJT Stock Plummets to 52-Week Low as Trump Approval Hits 31% in Reuters/Ipsos Poll Before Midterms

DJT hits a 52-week low as Trump's approval sinks to 31% before the midterms, raising questions over political risk, user decline and Trump Media's outlook.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

U.S.-Iran Talks Are Stalled. Tehran is Reportedly Preparing for Renewed Attacks From Washington.

Both countries have been taunting each other, with the rhetoric escalating over the past days.

International Business Times · Oct 20