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Trump’s AI Investment Announcement Faces Backlash Amid Fundraising Controversy
President Donald Trump’s administration initially celebrated a historic $500 billion private investment in “Stargate AI,” an artificial intelligence initiative backed by SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI. However, tensions have risen after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman—who once praised Trump’s involvement—was revealed to be hosting a fundraiser for Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), a vocal Trump critic. The fundraiser has drawn ire from Trump allies, who see it as a betrayal. Additionally, scrutiny is mounting over OpenAI’s leadership, which includes several figures who are critical of Trump. (Read More) (Washington Examiner Rating)
Elon Musk Claims Cyberattack on X, But Provides No Evidence Ukraine Was Responsible
Elon Musk stated that his social media platform X was targeted in a “massive cyberattack” that led to widespread outages. He later speculated that the attack originated from “the Ukraine area,” though he provided no concrete evidence to support the claim. The outage affected tens of thousands of users throughout the day, with reports peaking at over 41,000. Musk’s comments come amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, particularly after President Trump paused military aid to Kyiv. X has yet to officially comment on the incident. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
Journalism Trust Initiative Expands Global Reach with 2,000 Media Outlets Engaged
The Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI), launched by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in 2019, has grown into a global standard for media transparency and accountability. Over 2,000 media outlets across 119 countries have begun the JTI certification process, with 600 publishing transparency reports and 100 receiving full certification. The initiative has been integrated into European regulatory frameworks and major digital platforms like Microsoft Bing and fact-checking tools. Media outlets that meet JTI standards gain credibility and increased eligibility for funding from organizations supporting independent journalism. (Read More) (Reporters Without Borders Rating)
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