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The AI Revolution: Navigating Its Impact on Elections
By LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MINNEAPOLIS In the evolving landscape of democracy, elections have long stood as the cornerstone of citizen participation and political representation. But with the rise of data-driven campaigning powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the electoral process is rapidly being revolutionized in unprecedented and unpredictable ways. While AI represents clear progress for campaign outreach, messaging, and fundraising, all benefitting the electoral process, it also poses a threat to the very foundational principles of democratic systems by enabling the widespread dissemination of disinformation. Here we take a closer look at the enormous impact of these AI transformations on campaigns and elections worldwide - and what can be done about it. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI is advanced computer technology that uses smart, human-like cognitive abilities to analyze enormous amounts of data in order to perform [...]
Banel & Adama
from the series Movie Corner 4 out of 5 Stars Kino Lorber, Compliments of the Minneapolis St. Paul International Festival Drama/Romance Howard McQuitter II Ramata-Toulaye Sy, screenwriter and director of her debut film Banel & Adama premiered the film at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2023. Kino Lorber Early in Banel & Adama, Banel (Khady Mane) in a soft voice, says, “Banel and Adama, Banel and Adama, Banel and Adama”, reminding herself of her love for Adama. The couple live in a small Senegalese village.Banel and Adama (Mamadou Diallo) have an objective which is to dig out two houses buried in the heavy sands for themselves. They want to live some distance from the village as they want some independence from the village. There are expectations in the village for the young married couple. First, the Muslim villagers hold that Banel had to marry Adama’s older brother, Yero, who later drowned in a well. The requirement then is for her to [...]
