Trump administration approves post-indictment deal for ‘Bitcoin Jesus’

ge verificationAdi Robertson, a senior technology editor for The Verge, highlighted the increasing trend of online age verification requirements across various platforms, from social media to adult websites, and the privacy implications associated with such measures. The need to verify age online has become a global concern, prompting discussions on data protection and privacy rights.Read more at The Verge.Univision’s connection to TrumpMeidasTouch, a media watchdog group, discovered that Univision, a Latino-focused news outlet with ties to Trump, was running advertisements on Trump’s Truth Social platform. These ads featured a social media post from the former president urging Google to showcase Univision on YouTube TV. This revelation comes after Google settled with Trump for $24.5 million following the suspension of his YouTube account post-January 6th insurrection.Read more at MeidasTouch.Papal denouncement of clickbaitDuring a conference at the Vatican, Pope Leo delivered a strong rebuke against clickbait, condemning the dissemination of misleading and sensationalized content. He emphasized the importance of promoting accurate and balanced information, calling on news agencies to uphold ethical standards in the era of digital communication. The pontiff emphasized the need to combat unfair competition and eliminate misleading practices in journalism.Read more at the Vatican.Dangers of ChatGPTNBC News uncovered a concerning flaw in ChatGPT’s safety systems, revealing how users could bypass restrictions to access information on creating hazardous substances like chemical and biological weapons. The implications of such vulnerabilities underscore the importance of implementing robust safeguards to prevent malicious misuse of AI technologies.Read more at NBC News.Pro-Israel lobbying targeting evangelicalsThe Faith & Freedom Coalition, a conservative advocacy organization, faced scrutiny over its involvement in a pro-Israel ad campaign targeting evangelical Christians with anti-Palestinian messaging. The campaign, funded by an entity connected to Israel’s government, sparked controversy as critics raised concerns about the exploitation of religious sentiments for political agendas.Read more at The Christian Post.Marsha Blackburn’s unsubstantiated claimsSenator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee came under fire for baseless allegations against telecommunications companies, accusing them of aiding the Biden administration in “spying” on Republicans post-January 6th. Blackburn’s unfounded accusations are part of a broader trend within the MAGA movement to weaponize government institutions against perceived adversaries.Read more at MSNBC.Meta advisor’s social media controversiesRobby Starbuck, a conservative influencer enlisted by Meta as an advisor to address biases in its AI systems, faced criticism for spreading misinformation on various topics, including shootings, vaccines, and transgender issues. The revelations about Starbuck’s online activities raised questions about Meta’s vetting processes for advisors and their alignment with the company’s values.Read more at The Guardian.