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UK May Provide Celebrities with Safeguards Against AI Replications – POLITICO

The consultation is anticipated to introduce a new “personality right,” according to sources who wish to remain anonymous. This move is seen as a positive development in the fight against the unauthorized use of generative AI tools to impersonate individuals, particularly high-profile figures. This new right provides additional legal safeguards, […]

Belarus Extends Ex-RFE/RL Reporter’s Incarceration by Eight Months on Top of Three-Year Term

Renowned journalist, Ihar Karney, previously affiliated with RFE/RL, is currently serving a three-year sentence in prison. His charge? Allegedly cooperating with the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ). In a surprising turn of events, his confinement has been extended by eight months due to alleged ‘disobedience’ within the correctional facility. This […]

A delegation from the European Union Parliament journeys to Georgia, joining pro-EU demonstrators in their march

The initial demonstrations were triggered by a disputed parliamentary vote in October, in which the opposition claimed that the Georgian Dream party had manipulated the results. However, the protests evolved following the recent announcement to delay EU membership discussions until 2028. This move has given the protests a new facet, […]

State employees in Syria cease operations entirely following a rebel takeover, resulting in the paralysis of government services.

Adam Abdelmoula, the U.N. Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, recently stated that the public sector in Syria has come to an unexpected and total standstill. He pointed out a significant instance of this, where a flight, filled with essential medical aid, had been delayed due to aviation workers leaving […]