Iran appears to be trying to influence the US election against Trump, Microsoft says

Iran appears to be trying to influence the US election against Trump, Microsoft says

Iran is accelerating online activity that appears intended to influence the U.S. election, in one case targeting a presidential campaign with an email phishing attack, Microsoft said Friday. Iranian actors also have spent recent months creating fake news sites and impersonating activists, laying the groundwork to stoke division and potentially sway American voters this fall, … Read more

What is the Potential Risk of Misinformation and Manipulation in Such a Historic Global Election Year?

What is the Potential Risk of Misinformation and Manipulation in Such a Historic Global Election Year?

Approximately four billion people, representing nearly half of the world’s population across 50 countries, are headed to the polls this year, with the outcome of these elections in countries such as the United States, India and the United Kingdom having a significant impact on the role of advanced technology, including artificial intelligence. The wider accessibility … Read more

X still banned in Pakistan after controversial election

X still banned in Pakistan after controversial election

The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, remains largely inaccessible in Pakistan as the government’s ban on the platform continues for a 10th day. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has yet to provide any clarification regarding the ban. The initial signs of … Read more

US Calls for Investigation into Pakistan Election Tampering Claims

US Calls for Investigation into Pakistan Election Tampering Claims

The US once again called for a probe into the claims of election tampering during Pakistan’s February 8 general elections, asserting that the establishment of a coalition government is an internal matter for Pakistan. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller responded in-depth to queries … Read more