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Donald Trump visited a McDonald's in Pennsylvania on October 20, 2024, to serve fries, mocking Vice President Kamala Harris's claims of working at the chain during college. McDonald's clarified its non-political stance amid the ongoing election cycle, stating it does not endorse candidates.
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A recent study reveals a disinformation campaign using AI to influence U.S. elections, including the presidential race. The campaign operates over 686 accounts on X (formerly Twitter), posting extensively since January. Meanwhile, ByteDance faces scrutiny after an intern's alleged sabotage of AI model training, raising concerns about its competitive edge in AI development.
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A series of racist text messages invoking slavery have been sent to Black individuals across multiple states, prompting investigations by the FBI, Justice Department, and FCC. The messages, which include instructions to report to a plantation, have caused significant distress among recipients, particularly children and students.