Generative AI poses threat to election security, intelligence agencies warn

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Generative artificial intelligence could threaten election security this November, intelligence agencies warned in a new federal bulletin. Generative AI uses images, audio, video and code to create new content, like so-called “deep fake” videos in which a person is made to look like they’re saying something they never said.  Both foreign and domestic actors could

Cyberattacks on water systems are increasing, EPA warns

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Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation’s drinking water. About 70% of utilities inspected by federal officials over the last year violated standards meant to

Pro-Israel group boosts Democrats in battleground races

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A prominent pro-Israel super PAC is throwing its backing behind Democrats running in a handful of competitive races, as the party grapples with how the Israel-Hamas war will impact races up and down the ballot in the fall. The Democratic Majority for Israel PAC is issuing its first general election endorsements, shared first with POLITICO.