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A case out of the United States is raising alarm about artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content yet again. This time it was a fabricated audio clip of a high school principal in the US state of Maryland which went viral and sparked outrage and even to some death threats amid allegations of racism and antisemitism.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

The fabricated audio of Pikesville high school principal Eric Eiswert where he can be heard making racist and antisemitic comments went viral back in January. The clip sparked outrage and led him to be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the administrators of the school were left dealing with a flood of angry calls and threats of violence. One user on X told Eiswert that the “world would be a better place if you were on the other side of the dirt,” according to a police report.&nbsp;

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In the clip which was created using AI, Eiswert was purportedly heard ranting against Jews and “ungrateful Black kids”. At the time,&nbsp;the high school principal maintained that it wasn’t his voice on the recording and believed that it was a deepfake, and turns out he was right.&nbsp;

“You need one image to put a person into a video, you need 30 seconds of audio to clone somebody’s voice,” Hany Farid, a digital forensics expert at the University of California, Berkeley, told AFP.

He added, “There’s almost nothing you can do unless you hide under a rock.”&nbsp;

<h2>Who was the perpetrator?</h2>

It was not until late last month that the Baltimore County Police Department charged a disgruntled staff member at the school in connection with the clip, which had been boosted by a popular Instagram account.&nbsp;

The incident garnered attention across the US after activist DeRay McKesson shared the clip and called for Eiswert to be fired. However, after the charges surfaced, he reportedly conceded he had been fooled.

The man identified as the school’s athletic director, Dazhon Darien, 31, was arrested over the clip.&nbsp; 
 
In a press conference, Scott Shellenberger, the Baltimore County state’s attorney said that the incident at Pikesville highlighted the need to “bring the law up to date with the technology.”

Shellenberger’s office is prosecuting Darien on four charges, including disturbing school activities.&nbsp;

Notably, the 31-year-old’s arrest took place as the investigators were able to trace the audio clip back to him after connecting an email address that was initially used to distribute it. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The police believe that the alleged smear job came after Eiswert in December, opened an investigation against Darien to find out if he authorised an illegitimate payment to a coach who was also his roommate.

The audio “contained traces of AI-generated content with human editing after the fact,” said a professor from the University of Colorado who analysed the audio for the police.&nbsp;

The police, who also consulted Farid said that he found that the clip was “manipulated, and multiple recordings were spliced together using unknown software.”

According to the charging documents, Darien made searches for AI tools via the school’s network before the audio came out.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
&nbsp;

A case out of the United States is raising alarm about artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content yet again. This time it was a fabricated audio clip of a high school principal in the US state of Maryland which went viral and sparked outrage and even to some death threats amid allegations of racism and antisemitism.

A case out of the United States is raising alarm about artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content yet again. This time it was a fabricated audio clip of a high school principal in the US state of Maryland which went viral and sparked outrage and even to some death threats amid allegations of racism and antisemitism. What happened? The fabricated audio of Pikesville high school principal Eric Eiswert where he can be heard making racist and antisemitic comments went viral back in January. The clip sparked outrage and led him to be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. Meanwhile, the administrators of the school were left dealing with a flood of angry calls and threats of violence. One user on X told Eiswert that the “world would be a better place if you were on the other side of the dirt,” according to a police report. Also Read | Explained: How AI-generated propaganda poses a real threat this historic election year In the clip which was created using AI, Eiswert was purportedly heard ranting against Jews and “ungrateful Black kids”. At the time, the high school principal maintained that it wasn’t his voice on the recording and believed that it was a deepfake, and turns out he was right. “You need one image to put a person into a video, you need 30 seconds of audio to clone somebody’s voice,” Hany Farid, a digital forensics expert at the University of California, Berkeley, told AFP. He added, “There’s almost nothing you can do unless you hide under a rock.” Who was the perpetrator? It was not until late last month that the Baltimore County Police Department charged a disgruntled staff member at the school in connection with the clip, which had been boosted by a popular Instagram account. The incident garnered attention across the US after activist DeRay McKesson shared the clip and called for Eiswert to be fired. However, after the charges surfaced, he reportedly conceded he had been fooled. The man identified as the school’s athletic director, Dazhon Darien, 31, was arrested over the clip. In a press conference, Scott Shellenberger, the Baltimore County state’s attorney said that the incident at Pikesville highlighted the need to “bring the law up to date with the technology.” Shellenberger’s office is prosecuting Darien on four charges, including disturbing school activities. Notably, the 31-year-old’s arrest took place as the investigators were able to trace the audio clip back to him after connecting an email address that was initially used to distribute it. Also Read | Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists The police believe that the alleged smear job came after Eiswert in December, opened an investigation against Darien to find out if he authorised an illegitimate payment to a coach who was also his roommate. The audio “contained traces of AI-generated content with human editing after the fact,” said a professor from the University of Colorado who analysed the audio for the police. The police, who also consulted Farid said that he found that the clip was “manipulated, and multiple recordings were spliced together using unknown software.” According to the charging documents, Darien made searches for AI tools via the school’s network before the audio came out. (With inputs from agencies)

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Three bodies were found in Mexico's Baja California state, the FBI informed on Friday (May 3), where two Australians and an American went missing last week during a surfing trip in an area hit by cartel violence.

"We confirm that three individuals were found deceased in Santo Tomas, Baja California," read a statement from the FBI's office in San Diego, California. The police, however, refrained from providing identities of the victims.&nbsp;

Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter were missing since April 27. The brothers were on vacation near the coastal city of Ensenada in the northwestern state of Baja California.

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However, Debra Robinson, the mother of the brothers, posted on Facebook that they never reached their intended accommodation. The bodies were found by the FBI in Santo Tomas, roughly 30 miles southeast of Ensenada.

Baja California state authorities said on Thursday that three Mexican nationals were being questioned in connection with the disappearances.

"A white pickup vehicle was located, as well as other evidence," the state prosecutor's office said in a statement.

The investigation was coordinated with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as the Australian and US consulates, it noted. &nbsp;

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese characterised the disappearances as truly concerning.

"We certainly hope that these brothers are found safely, but there is real concern about the fact that they've gone missing," he told Australian television.

After the bodies were discovered, local surfers assembled in Ensenada, the nearest city, and staged a protest over&nbsp;a lack of safety in the state.

"They only wanted to surf - we demand safe beaches," said a sign held by one woman.

Some of them later took part in a 'paddle-out' ceremony in remembrance of the three men, forming a circle with their boards in the sea and throwing flowers.

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Baja California, known for its inviting beaches, is also one of Mexico's most violent states due to the organised crime groups.

In November 2015, two other Australian surfers, Dean Lucas and Adam Coleman, were murdered and their bodies burnt&nbsp;while travelling in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa.

(With inputs from agencies)

Three bodies were found in Mexico's Baja California state, the FBI informed on Friday (May 3), where two Australians and an American went missing last week during a surfing trip in an area hit by cartel violence.

Three bodies were found in Mexico's Baja California state, the FBI informed on Friday (May 3), where two Australians and an American went missing last week during a surfing trip in an area hit by cartel violence. "We confirm that three individuals were found deceased in Santo Tomas, Baja California," read a statement from the FBI's office in San Diego, California. The police, however, refrained from providing identities of the victims. Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter were missing since April 27. The brothers were on vacation near the coastal city of Ensenada in the northwestern state of Baja California. Also read: Pro-Palestine protests: Graduation ceremonies at universities may see walkouts However, Debra Robinson, the mother of the brothers, posted on Facebook that they never reached their intended accommodation. The bodies were found by the FBI in Santo Tomas, roughly 30 miles southeast of Ensenada. Baja California state authorities said on Thursday that three Mexican nationals were being questioned in connection with the disappearances. "A white pickup vehicle was located, as well as other evidence," the state prosecutor's office said in a statement. The investigation was coordinated with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as the Australian and US consulates, it noted. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese characterised the disappearances as truly concerning. "We certainly hope that these brothers are found safely, but there is real concern about the fact that they've gone missing," he told Australian television. After the bodies were discovered, local surfers assembled in Ensenada, the nearest city, and staged a protest over a lack of safety in the state. "They only wanted to surf - we demand safe beaches," said a sign held by one woman. Some of them later took part in a 'paddle-out' ceremony in remembrance of the three men, forming a circle with their boards in the sea and throwing flowers. Also read: Three Indian nationals arrested in killing of Khalistan separatist Nijjar Baja California, known for its inviting beaches, is also one of Mexico's most violent states due to the organised crime groups. In November 2015, two other Australian surfers, Dean Lucas and Adam Coleman, were murdered and their bodies burnt while travelling in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa. (With inputs from agencies)

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Friday (May 3) is the final day of the third week of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial. The lawyer who arranged hush-money payments for adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, Keith Davidson, testified for the prosecution again on Thursday.<meta name="uuid" content="uuidttQfh5aZkPXG" />

<h2>What happened on day 10 of the Trump Hush Money Trial</h2>

Keith Davidson, the lawyer who negotiated hush-money payments for adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, testified for the prosecution again on Thursday.

Prosecutors said that former Trump aide Michael Cohen bought Daniels' silence with payments and arranged for McDougal to be paid through American Media Inc, the parent company of the National Enquirer, to boost Trump's electoral chances.&nbsp;

Here are the key takeaways from Day 11 of Donald Trump's hush money trial.

<h2>Judge clarifies Trump's testimony rights</h2>

Judge Juan Merchan addressed the court over the false assertion made by Donald Trump that he was not permitted to testify.

Merchan stated, “The order prohibiting extra-judicial statements does not prevent you from testifying in any way.”&nbsp;

Donald Trump appeared to retract his prior incorrect claim that a court-imposed gag order barred him from testifying in the case.

Before entering court on Friday, Trump&nbsp;was questioned&nbsp;whether the gag order prevented him from testifying.&nbsp;

He replied, "The gag order is not to testify. The gag order stops me from talking about people and responding when they say things about me."

<h2>Trump's video response to Access Hollywood tape</h2>

Prosecutors showed Trump's video statement in reaction to the infamous Access Hollywood tape in which he was heard saying derogatory things about women.

The jury was shown Donald Trump's video statement following the release of the Access Hollywood tape.&nbsp;

In the video, Trump stated that he "never said I'm a perfect person, nor pretended to be someone I'm not".

He further stated, "I’ve said and done things I regret, and the words released today on this more than&nbsp;a decade-old&nbsp;video are one of them. Anyone who knows me knows these words don’t reflect who I am. I said it, I was wrong and I&nbsp;apologise."

<h2>Hope Hicks testifies: Trump's direct involvement in campaign messaging</h2>

The prosecution called Hope Hicks as a witness. Hicks, who formerly worked as Donald Trump's communications director, was a key aide during his 2016 campaign and White House tenure.

Hope Hicks stated that as Donald Trump's campaign press secretary, she reported directly to him.

When asked how often she spoke with Trump throughout the campaign, Hicks claimed she spoke with him every day, both by phone and in person.&nbsp;

The prosecution inquired as to how involved Trump was with the media's responses during his campaign.

Hicks said, "Very involved".

When asked how engaged he was in the overall messaging throughout the campaign, she responded, "Trump was responsible for it. He knew what he wanted to say and how he wanted to say it and we were all just following his lead. He deserves the credit."

<h2>Hicks testified on&nbsp;Access&nbsp;Hollywood tape</h2>

Hope Hicks was questioned about the Access Hollywood tape, and the transcript was provided to the jury.

When asked what her immediate reaction was to getting an email from a Washington Post writer about the audio, she said she was "very concerned" about the substance of the email and the lack of time to reply.

Prosecutors asked Hope Hicks how negatively the Trump 2016 campaign saw the Access Hollywood tape, as they prepared to argue that when that story emerged, the campaign needed to hide any future damaging news about Trump and women.

"It was a damaging development," Hicks said. "This was a crisis."

<h2>Hicks on Stormy Daniels</h2>

When questioned about her reaction to the article regarding the American Media deal with Stormy Daniels, Hope Hicks stated that it was "absolutely, unequivocally untrue" that Daniels had a relationship with Donald Trump.

Hicks said that what she told the Wall Street Journal "was what was told to me".

Hope Hicks testified that she spoke with Michael Cohen after the Wall Street Journal piece was published. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Friday (May 3) is the final day of the third week of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial. The lawyer who arranged hush-money payments for adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, Keith Davidson, testified for the prosecution again on Thursday.

Friday (May 3) is the final day of the third week of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial. The lawyer who arranged hush-money payments for adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, Keith Davidson, testified for the prosecution again on Thursday. What happened on day 10 of the Trump Hush Money Trial Keith Davidson, the lawyer who negotiated hush-money payments for adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal, testified for the prosecution again on Thursday. Prosecutors said that former Trump aide Michael Cohen bought Daniels' silence with payments and arranged for McDougal to be paid through American Media Inc, the parent company of the National Enquirer, to boost Trump's electoral chances. Here are the key takeaways from Day 11 of Donald Trump's hush money trial. Judge clarifies Trump's testimony rights Judge Juan Merchan addressed the court over the false assertion made by Donald Trump that he was not permitted to testify. Merchan stated, “The order prohibiting extra-judicial statements does not prevent you from testifying in any way.” Donald Trump appeared to retract his prior incorrect claim that a court-imposed gag order barred him from testifying in the case. Before entering court on Friday, Trump was questioned whether the gag order prevented him from testifying. He replied, "The gag order is not to testify. The gag order stops me from talking about people and responding when they say things about me." Trump's video response to Access Hollywood tape Prosecutors showed Trump's video statement in reaction to the infamous Access Hollywood tape in which he was heard saying derogatory things about women. The jury was shown Donald Trump's video statement following the release of the Access Hollywood tape. In the video, Trump stated that he "never said I'm a perfect person, nor pretended to be someone I'm not". He further stated, "I’ve said and done things I regret, and the words released today on this more than a decade-old video are one of them. Anyone who knows me knows these words don’t reflect who I am. I said it, I was wrong and I apologise." Hope Hicks testifies: Trump's direct involvement in campaign messaging The prosecution called Hope Hicks as a witness. Hicks, who formerly worked as Donald Trump's communications director, was a key aide during his 2016 campaign and White House tenure. Hope Hicks stated that as Donald Trump's campaign press secretary, she reported directly to him. When asked how often she spoke with Trump throughout the campaign, Hicks claimed she spoke with him every day, both by phone and in person. The prosecution inquired as to how involved Trump was with the media's responses during his campaign. Hicks said, "Very involved". When asked how engaged he was in the overall messaging throughout the campaign, she responded, "Trump was responsible for it. He knew what he wanted to say and how he wanted to say it and we were all just following his lead. He deserves the credit." Hicks testified on Access Hollywood tape Hope Hicks was questioned about the Access Hollywood tape, and the transcript was provided to the jury. When asked what her immediate reaction was to getting an email from a Washington Post writer about the audio, she said she was "very concerned" about the substance of the email and the lack of time to reply. Prosecutors asked Hope Hicks how negatively the Trump 2016 campaign saw the Access Hollywood tape, as they prepared to argue that when that story emerged, the campaign needed to hide any future damaging news about Trump and women. "It was a damaging development," Hicks said. "This was a crisis." Hicks on Stormy Daniels When questioned about her reaction to the article regarding the American Media deal with Stormy Daniels, Hope Hicks stated that it was "absolutely, unequivocally untrue" that Daniels had a relationship with Donald Trump. Hicks said that what she told the Wall Street Journal "was what was told to me". Hope Hicks testified that she spoke with Michael Cohen after the Wall Street Journal piece was published. (With inputs from agencies)

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