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Why Deepfake Pornography Is Driving a Push for Federal ActionArtificial intelligence has made it easier to create convincing sexual images of real people without their consent. A face can be copied from a public social…Why the US Department of Education Is Probing Textbook BiasThe US Department of Education is investigating textbook bias because learning materials can influence how students understand history, identity, science and…What rising antisemitism means for Australian campus policiesAustralian universities are facing renewed pressure to protect Jewish students and staff as reports of antisemitic abuse, intimidation and vandalism have…The fight over federal recognition for Native American tribesFederal recognition in the United States is a legal status with consequences far beyond a name on a government list. It acknowledges a tribal nation as a…How New EPA Soot Rules Are Affecting Factory TownsThe United States Environmental Protection Agency has tightened limits on fine particle pollution, commonly called soot, in a move that could reshape life in…Why The Peace Corps Has Become A Political FlashpointThe Peace Corps is facing a fresh political fight over its purpose, funding and future role in American foreign policy. Created in 1961, the volunteer program…Why Tenant Screening Fees Are Drawing Federal ScrutinyA US federal lawsuit over tenant screening fees has put the rental application industry under the spotlight. The case centres on how background checks, credit…The Military’s AI Targeting Debate Reaches AustraliaArtificial intelligence is moving from laboratories and software trials into military planning, surveillance and battlefield support. Systems can process…Why Data Centres Are Testing Australia’s Power GridAustralia’s digital economy is expanding at the same time as its electricity system is being rebuilt. Cloud services, artificial intelligence and streaming…Inside the Push for a National Paid Leave ProgramPaid leave has moved from a workplace benefit to a major policy test in the United States. Advocates are pressing for a national system that would give workers…