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Microsoft’s new tech spots deepfakes to fight disinformation ahead of 2020 US election

[CNET] Microsoft on Tuesday showed off two new computer programs to combat deepfakes. The company said its new apps will be able to identify manipulated videos, which are often hard to detect, as well as tell people whether the media they’re looking at is likely authentic or not. Microsoft said its […]

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Microsoft confirms talks to buy TikTok in U.S., aims to finish deal by Sept. 15

[CNBC] KEY POINTS Microsoft’s statements on Sunday marked the company’s first confirmation of talks it has held to acquire the popular social-media app. Other investors could participate in an acquisition alongside Microsoft, according to the company statement. Microsoft on Sunday confirmed that it has held talks with Chinese technology company ByteDance […]

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