Are deepfakes of dead people rewriting the past?

OpenAI's new text-to-video app, Sora, has some guardrails around the likenesses of living people, but fewer for the deceased.
Illustrations Of The Sora 2 Model And The Sora App By OpenAI
Illustrations Of The Sora 2 Model And The Sora App By OpenAI
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Shutdown layoffs begin; Trump says a 100% tariff is coming for Chinese goods

Trump is heading to the Middle East this weekend for the formal signing of the ceasefire deal he helped broker between Israel and Hamas.
Donald Trump speaks and points while seated
Donald Trump speaks and points while seated

Trump gets Covid vaccine and flu shot during second checkup of the year

The visit, which the White House described Wednesday as a "yearly check-up," was his second examination at Walter Reed in six months.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

White House begins laying off more than 4,000 federal workers amid shutdown

Affected agencies include the departments of Homeland Security, Education, Energy and Health and Human Services, according to a Justice Department filing.
Donald Trump and Russ Vought.
Donald Trump and Russ Vought.

For Trump world, the focus shifts to next year's Nobel Peace Prize

The president's supporters say Donald Trump should have won the international honor this year. With a Middle East peace deal in sight, he should be a lock to win in '26, they contend.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

Israel says Gaza ceasefire now in effect after Hamas deal

Trump said he plans to travel to Egypt for a signing ceremony of the deal.
 Gaza's civil defence agency said on October 10 that Israeli forces have begun pulling back from parts of the territory, particularly in Gaza City and Khan Yunis.
 Gaza's civil defence agency said on October 10 that Israeli forces have begun pulling back from parts of the territory, particularly in Gaza City and Khan Yunis.

'AI homeless man prank' on social media prompts concern from local authorities

The trend involves using AI image generators to simulate false home invasions.
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an ai a.i. artificial intelligence homesless man prank image

Court rulings, anti-ICE protests, Democrats: What the Trump admin sees as 'insurrection'

Officials say court rulings and protests are part of an insurrection, which Trump's lawyers argued in court the Jan. 6 attack wasn't.
Donald Trump speaks, wearing a red hat that reads "USA" in white text
Donald Trump speaks, wearing a red hat that reads "USA" in white text

Israeli government approves first part of peace deal to release hostages

The ceasefire is expected to take effect within 24 hours as part of Trump's plan, which also includes partial IDF troop withdrawal and aid.
APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza
APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza

How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal came together

President Donald Trump had to maintain the trust of Israel and a series of Arab- and Muslim-majority nations. His ability to walk that tightrope was tested repeatedly.
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donald trump jared kushner politics political politician
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Live updates: Grand jury indicts New York attorney general; judge temporarily blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois

Trump held his eighth Cabinet meeting and met with the president of Finland at the White House.
Donald Trump speaks
Donald Trump speaks