Friday, March 14, 2025

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  • by david hall
As DNC hits Chicago, Microsoft warns of deepfake artificial-intelligence attacks

President Joe Biden became a target of satirical, manipulated videos before he dropped his reelection bid. And a deepfake photo after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was altered to make it appear Secret Service agents smiled as they encircled him — apparently an effort…

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  • by david hall
Chicago's deadbeat migrant shelter landlords get millions from City Hall despite tax troubles, government debts

Remo Polselli went to prison for cheating on his federal taxes and has had more problems with the IRS. Yet City Hall has spent $28 million to shelter migrants at two buildings he owns, the Sun-Times found. He's one of two shelter landlords getting taxpayer money despite owing the government.

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  • by david hall
Former Cook County prosecutor, two Chicago police officers charged with overtime theft

The officers each face two counts of theft of more than $100,000 from a government entity. All three face official misconduct charges.

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  • by david hall
Homeless hotline won’t restart for a few more weeks

An important service aiding the city’s most vulnerable unhoused populations was disconnected at the end of June.