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The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that it seized two domain names and more than 900 social media accounts it claims were part of an “AI-enhanced” Russian bot farm. Many of the accounts were designed to look like they belonged to Americans and posted content about the Russia-Ukraine war, including videos in which Russian



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Max Levchin, the CEO of Affirm.
  • Affirm, a buy-now, pay-later fintech company, went public on the Nasdaq in January 2021.
  • Max Levchin, Affirm's CEO and a PayPal alum, shares advice for founders considering going public.
  • This article is part of "Road to IPO," a series exploring the public-offering process from prelaunch to postlaunch.



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The game is an oldie but goodie, especially with multiple people playing. | Screenshot: Nintendo

If you have a sudden or anticipated need for Joy-Con replacements or additional controllers to supplement the pair that came with your Nintendo Switch, the ongoing Walmart Deals event is where you want to be. Until July 11th, the retailer is selling the red and blue Joy-Con



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Mark Matlock, a political candidate for the right-wing Reform UK party, clarified in The Independent that he is a real person, not an AI bot, as some suspected.

Perhaps it was the glossy, hyper-smooth skin in a campaign image or the fact that Matlock had apparently missed events like the election count — but earlier this week, a thread on X questioned



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Kamala Harris has been one of Biden's biggest supporters despite concerns about his ability to lead.
  • Kamala Harris is working to prove Biden's capability amid growing doubts.
  • Biden's weak debate performance raised questions about his ability to win and serve another term.
  • One expert argues that if Biden isn't fit for office, Harris has a constitutional duty to remove him.

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If you're looking for a foldable phone but don't have a large sum to spend, you can consider the affordable Motorola Razr 2024 and Nubia Flip 5G.



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Bumble is making it simpler for its members to report AI-generated profiles. The dating and social connection platform now has "Using AI-generated photos or videos" as an option under the Fake Profile reporting menu.

"An essential part of creating a space to build meaningful connections is removing any element that is misleading or dangerous," Bumble Vice President of Product at Bumble Risa Stein



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Tesla's cheapest model is the Model 3, which starts at $38,990.

  • Some of the cheapest EVs in the US are Tesla models.
  • There are also other financial considerations to make if you're considering a purchase, including battery and Tesla charging costs
  • Tesla changes its pricing frequently for its different models.

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Portuguese Air Force F-16 M Fighting Falcons fly over Praça do Comercio during the military parade that opens the official ceremonies in celebration of the 50th anniversary of 1974 Carnation Revolution (Revolução dos Cravos).
  • F-16 fighter jets are about to finally enter combat in Ukraine, where its new operators will have to figure out how best to use them.
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The second-gen AirPods Pro are one of several Apple devices that have dropped to an all-time low ahead of Prime Day. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

Amazon Prime Day may kick off on July 16th, but if you can’t wait or you’re not a Prime member, Walmart’s competing sales event is worth a look. Now until July 11th, the retailer is discounting a whole bunch of gadgets and



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Google’s Pixel Watch 3 may have a brighter 2,000-nit display with smaller bezels and an ultra wideband (UWB) chip, according to a new report from Android Authority. And it won’t just be a new display and chip — the Pixel Watch could be getting a battery boost, too. The rumored 45mm Pixel Watch will have a 420mAh battery, up from