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Senators voted 75-22 on Friday to approve the package of six spending bills that will last until the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30.

The bill, now advancing to the Senate, represents the most serious threat yet to the video app used by half of Americans.

Researchers say sperm whales have a complex communication system, an example of how new technology is opening up the mysterious world of animal language.

Katy Perry and Rihanna weren't at the Met Gala on Monday night, despite the viral AI-generated photos showing them on the red carpet. Here are some tips for recognizing and investigating deep fakes.

The San Diego World Affairs Council Presents the Distinguished Speaker Series in partnership with UCSD's Institute of the Americas Featuring: Stanford Professor Dr. Javier Mejia ”Colombia: A Land of Beauty & Symbol of Magical Realism: A Balancing Act Between Macroeconomic Stability and Political Violence” At the core of Colombia's identity lies a striking paradox: how can a region marred by high levels of violence maintain remarkable political and economic stability? This question delves into the intricate fabric of Colombian society, unveiling a web of complementary forces, including the legacy of a long bipartisan history, the emergence of a consolidated yet tumultuous leftist movement, the impact of globally educated technocrats, and the lack of cooperation of regionally fragmented elites. Like the magical realism in Gabriel García Márquez's literary works blurs the boundaries between fantasy and reality, Colombia grapples with the surreal coexistence of stability and violence. Through a compelling exploration of Colombia's past, present, and future, we unravel the mystery of the country's resilience. Join us as we delve deep into the essence of this captivating nation, where the extraordinary and the everyday harmonize, showcasing a distinctive balancing act that continues to captivate the world's imagination. About Professor Javier Mejia: Javier Mejia is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Political Science Department at Stanford University. His work focuses on the intersection between social networks and economic history, extending to topics on entrepreneurship and political economy with a geographical specialty in Latin America and the Middle East. He received a Ph.D. in Economics from Los Andes University. He has been a Postdoctoral Associate and Lecturer at New York University--Abu Dhabi and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Bordeaux. Javier is a regular contributor to different news outlets. Currently, he is a Forbes Magazine op-ed columnist. For more information visit: sdwac.org Stay Connected on Facebook

This wild case emphasizes the serious potential for criminal misuse of artificial intelligence that experts have been warning about for some time, one professor said.

Scripps Institution secures $6.5M grant from NOAA to enhance Earth science studies, advancing geodesy education and updating spatial reference systems.

One of the founders of behavioral economics, who incorporated human quirks into the study of how people make economic decisions, has died. Daniel Kahneman was 90.

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Billie Eilish, Fall Out Boy, Nile Rodgers, Cyndi Lauper, Lorde, Sia, Diplo and Chappell Roan are among the signatories of an open letter urging a Senate committee to support the Fans First Act.