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AI enters Congress: Sexually explicit deepfakes target women lawmakers
A first-of-its-kind study highlights the stark gender disparity in AI-generated nonconsensual intimate images — and puts into focus the evolving risks for women in politics and public life.
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School cell phone bans have hit most states. Not everyone is on board.
Supporters emphasize the toll of smartphones on young people, while others worry bans won’t make a difference or may cause more headaches for teachers.
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Will Big Tech be held accountable when it comes to violence against women?
The White House outlined actions tech companies are taking to prevent image-based sexual abuse. Some advocates remain skeptical.
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Would you trust AI to scan your genitals for STIs?
The 19th spoke with sexual health educators and computer science researchers about how to assess claims made by AI-powered apps.
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Trump using AI images of Taylor Swift highlights a new era of election disinformation
Swift probably won’t like Trump using her reputation to falsely claim she endorsed him, but rules on AI in political campaigns are murky.
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Racist, misogynist online disinformation is already being used against Kamala Harris' campaign
"They’re not trolling her just to troll her. There’s a broader effort at play that is connected to undermining women’s participation in democracy and women holding office.”
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Supreme Court will take up case on porn age verification laws in Texas
Experts say the precedent set by ‘porn ID laws’ could have broader effects on freedom of speech.
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How the ‘Everywhere is Queer’ app is helping LGBTQ+ people find queer-owned businesses
Founder Charlie Sprinkman spoke with The 19th about their idea to launch a digital map and directory of over 13,000 resources, from bookstores to salons and therapists.
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Personal data is easier to get than ever. Reproductive health workers are at risk.
Companies called data brokers are lightly regulated, making the danger of doxxing — where contact information is made public to facilitate harassment — overwhelming.
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Why some LGBTQ+ groups oppose the current Kids Online Safety Act
Major national groups withdrew their opposition after the bill was revised — but some groups, especially in states with restrictive laws, say it could still be a threat.