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Ghost in the machine: Deepfake tools warp India election
Ghost in the machine: Deepfake tools warp India election
Technology
by  AFP

Death has not extinguished the decades-long rivalry between two Indian leaders: both have now seemingly risen from the grave, in digital form, to rally their supporters ahead of national elections. In 2014, the year he swept to power, the party expanded Modi's campaign reach by using 3D projections of the leader to make him appear virtually at rallies.

Colombia guerrillas lure youth on TikTok
Colombia guerrillas lure youth on TikTok
Technology
by  AFP

With promises of wealth and images glorifying fighters among vast fields of coca leaves, Colombia's modern-day guerrillas are urging young people to join their ranks via TikTok. "I want to join" a young woman commented on a TikTok video set to Mexican corrido drug ballads.

US-China economic flashpoints in Yellen's China trip
US-China economic flashpoints in Yellen's China trip
Economy
by  AFP

Since US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Beijing last year, the world's two biggest economies have resumed regular talks and averted major escalations in tensions. When Yellen visits Guangzhou city in her upcoming trip, she is expected to meet with representatives from US firms to hear their concerns.

Yellen to press China on 'unfair' trade practices during visit
Yellen to press China on 'unfair' trade practices during visit
Economy
by  AFP

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen leaves Wednesday for China, for the second time in less than a year to manage ties as Washington maintains a tough stance on Beijing ahead of November's election. The state-owned China Daily wrote in a recent editorial that Yellen is known for her "often pragmatic and relatively positive tone" in managing US-China ties.