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The Growing Threat of AI-Assisted Social Media Manipulation

The Canada News Daily In 2019, Chinese researcher Li Bicheng brought attention to the potential of using AI to manipulate public opinion. He proposed the concept of an army of fake online personae, controlled by AI, which could shape consensus on important issues. As a former researcher at the People’s Liberation Army’s top information warfare…
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The Right Livelihood Award: Honoring Environmental Activists Who Risk Everything for a Better World

The Canada News Daily Everyone’s familiar with the prestigious Nobel Prizes, but have you heard about the Right Livelihood Award? Since 1980, this esteemed accolade has recognized individuals and organizations whose profound contributions to positive social change often go unnoticed by the Nobel Prize. Often referred to as the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” the Right Livelihood…
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The Disturbing Case of Armita Garavand

The Canada News Daily In the wake of the tragic death of Mahsa Amini last year, another horrifying incident has taken place in Iran, raising concerns over the safety and rights of Iranian women. Armita Garavand, a 16-year-old girl, was recently hospitalized after an alleged encounter with Iran’s morality police. As her story unfolds, suspicions…
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Escalating Nuclear Saber-Rattling: The Growing Tensions Between Russia and the United States

The Canada News Daily As the war in Ukraine continues with no clear resolution in sight, Russian foreign policy experts and media figures have started advocating for a provocative escalation: renewed nuclear tests. Amidst this backdrop, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the growing calls for nuclear testing during a meeting of Russian foreign policy experts.…
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Thailand’s New Prime Minister Faces Challenges with Populist Policies

The Canada News Daily Thailand’s recently elected Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has encountered a tumultuous start to his tenure. Controversy surrounded his ascension, as his party formed an alliance with the military-backed establishment, thwarting the progressive Move Forward party from assuming power. Amidst this backdrop, Srettha’s first month in office has been punctuated by tragedy…
