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Tech companies commit to fighting harmful AI sexual imagery by curbing nudity from datasets

Tech companies commit to fighting harmful AI sexual imagery by curbing nudity from datasets

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several leading artificial intelligence companies pledged Thursday to remove nude images from the data sources they use to train their AI products, and committed to other safeguards to curb the spread of harmful sexual deepfake imag
New Hampshire governor signs voter proof-of-citizenship to take effect after November elections

New Hampshire governor signs voter proof-of-citizenship to take effect after November elections

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's governor signed a bill Thursday that would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and photo identification when casting a ballot.
Brothers charged with assaulting New York Times photographer during Capitol riot

Brothers charged with assaulting New York Times photographer during Capitol riot

Two brothers were arrested Thursday on charges that they assaulted a New York Times photographer inside the U.S. Capitol during a mob's attack on the building more than three years ago.
Despite outcry from opposition, N.S. Tories resist tenancy enforcement unit

Despite outcry from opposition, N.S. Tories resist tenancy enforcement unit

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's opposition parties say they can't understand why the government insists the province doesn't need an enforcement unit to help settle disputes between landlords and tenants.
The ACLU commits $2 million to Michigan's Supreme Court race for reproductive rights ads

The ACLU commits $2 million to Michigan's Supreme Court race for reproductive rights ads

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Oklahoma governor delays vote on minimum wage hike until 2026

Oklahoma governor delays vote on minimum wage hike until 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahomans will vote on gradually increasing the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour but not until 2026, angering supporters who are questioning the timing set by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt.
A timeline of harassment claims at Canada's spy agency

A timeline of harassment claims at Canada's spy agency

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service has recently faced a series of revelations about allegations of workplace harassment and assault. Here is a timeline about the situation. July 2019: A B.C.
New York governor says she has skin cancer and will undergo removal procedure

New York governor says she has skin cancer and will undergo removal procedure

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday said she has been diagnosed with skin cancer and is scheduled to undergo a removal procedure this week.
Tipping point: Quebec consumer rights bill to regulate how merchants can ask for tips

Tipping point: Quebec consumer rights bill to regulate how merchants can ask for tips

QUÉBEC — Quebec wants to curb excessive tipping as part of new legislation the government says will help people save money.
Georgia Republican leader seeks policy changes after school shooting but Democrats want more

Georgia Republican leader seeks policy changes after school shooting but Democrats want more

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's state House speaker says lawmakers in 2025 will consider new policies to foster student mental health, detect guns and encourage people to safely store guns after a school shooting killed four at a high school northeast of At