Crossbenchers urge Labor to act immediately on deepfakes and misinformation before next election

22/01/2025 14:00 The Guardian

David Pocock and Kate Chaney say laws must be passed as a matter of urgency as AEC issues disinformation and foreign interference warningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndependents have urged the government to act immediately on deepfakes and disinformation as the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC ) issues a warning about AI and foreign interference in the upcoming election.David Pocock and Kate Chaney have written to the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and the special minister of state, Don Farrell, calling for “truth in political advertising” reform.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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22/01/2025 17:45 The Guardian

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22/01/2025 17:41 The Guardian

Trump threatens Putin with tariffs for Russia unless Ukraine war ends – live

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22/01/2025 17:39 The Guardian

Rachel Reeves denies Labour hindering consumer interests in motor finance commission scandal

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22/01/2025 17:23 The Guardian

Lengthy legal fight lands blow on Sun’s publisher but shows even princes have to settle

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22/01/2025 17:13 The Guardian

Keir Starmer urged to push for Ukraine to get $300bn of frozen Russian assets

Financier turned activist Bill Browder says Russia will make gains that spark refugee crisis if US military support dries upBusiness live – latest updatesKeir Starmer should show leadership over the Ukraine war by pushing for $300bn (£243bn) of frozen Russian assets to be used to fund Kyiv’s mi...

22/01/2025 16:33 The Guardian

Frigid weather and record snow engulf US south with multiple deaths reported

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22/01/2025 15:58 The Guardian

Royal Navy tracks Russian ‘spy ship’ closely after it enters UK waters

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22/01/2025 15:11 The Guardian

Israel presses on with Jenin raid as Jordanian minister warns West Bank could ‘explode’ – as it happened

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22/01/2025 15:04 The Guardian

US police union says Trump January 6 pardons send ‘dangerous message’

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22/01/2025 13:18 The Guardian

Families’ relief as memorial unveiled to first world war black South African dead

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22/01/2025 12:31 The Guardian

Chris Brown sues Warner Bros for $500m over sexual assault allegations in documentary

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22/01/2025 12:14 The Guardian

Revealed: US climate denial group working with European far-right parties

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22/01/2025 12:01 The Guardian

David Miliband warns rise of ‘alternative facts’ threatens global vaccination drive

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22/01/2025 10:07 The Guardian

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22/01/2025 08:05 The Guardian

‘Paid actors’ could be behind some antisemitic attacks, Albanese says

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22/01/2025 02:22 The Guardian

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21/01/2025 23:54 The Guardian

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21/01/2025 20:38 The Guardian

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21/01/2025 18:49 The Guardian

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21/01/2025 11:42 The Guardian

Is UK jobs market already showing warning lights over Reeves budget?

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