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Georgia Midterms in Chaos Over QR Code Conspiracy
Georgia bans QR codes in elections due to conspiracy theories, leaving ballot counting uncertain.
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Georgia bans QR codes in elections due to conspiracy theories, leaving ballot counting uncertain.
Conspiracy theories about hantavirus are spreading online, echoing Covid-19 tactics. Influencers and grifters push baseless claims, sell unproven treatments.
AI's pervasive spread fuels a crisis of authenticity, from deepfake nudes to AI-judged journalism and legal privacy concerns, demanding vigilance.