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Internet Association survey ahead of the 2026 elections: 69% of the public fear increased online violence, and over half encounter impersonation accounts. Alongside exposure to abusive use of AI, the association publishes a guide for dealing with false information and emphasizes: AI tools can assist in comparing positions, but are no substitute for judgment.

Australia has determined that tech giants, including Google, Meta, and TikTok, will be required to pay a levy of 2.5% of local advertising revenue unless they sign commercial agreements with local media outlets.

Congressman Randy Fine defeated Dan Bilzerian and other candidates in Florida's 6th District after an AI-generated video targeted him with antisemitic slurs. Fine, who holds the endorsement of Donald Trump, is now the favorite for the general election.