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TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal

New York — TikTok will begin labeling content created using artificial intelligence when it's uploaded from certain platforms. TikTok says its efforts are an attempt to combat misinformation from being spread on its social media platform. The announcement came on ABCs "Good Morning America" on Thursday. "Our users and our creators are so excited about AI and what it can do for their creativity and their ability to connect with audiences." Adam Presser, TikTok's Head of Operations &… Read Full Article

Guam undergoes military buildup without additional border resources

Last year, Congress called for an investigation into 100 reported incidents of Chinese nationals attempting to enter U.S. military bases and other sensitive sites around the world. Officials on the island of Guam – which hosts some of the most strategically important U.S. bases in the Pacific – says they too are at risk and are asking for help in protecting their shores.  VOA’s Jessica Stone reports.

Europe to fund Ukraine weapons with profits from frozen Russian assets

The European Union has agreed in principle to a deal that would use the proceeds from frozen Russian assets to supply weapons for Ukraine. As Henry Ridgwell reports, allies in Washington want the EU to go much further

Many African students are experiencing US visa rejections

TV stations refuse to air Museveni's census message for free

Broadcasters say they run along commercial lines, and cannot run the president's message without funding.

TV stations refuse to air Museveni's census message for free

Broadcasters say they run along commercial lines, and cannot run the president's message without funding.

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Boeing 737 skids off runway in Senegal airport, injuring 10 people

DAKAR — A Boeing 737 plane carrying 85 people skidded off a runway at the airport in Dakar, Senegal's capital, injuring 10 people, the transport minister said Thursday.  Transport Minister El Malick Ndiaye said the Air Sénégal flight operated by TransAir was headed to Bamako late Wednesday with 79 passengers, two pilots and four cabin crew.  The injured were being treated at a hospital, while the others were taken to a hotel to rest.  No other details were immediately available.  The… Read Full Article

Putin hails army 'heroes' and warns off West in WW2 parade

Russia's leader marks Victory Day by making clear the country's military is always on combat alert.

Putin hails army 'heroes' and warns off West in WW2 parade

Russia's leader marks Victory Day by making clear the country's military is always on combat alert.