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"U.S. Reimposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela, GOP Senators Demand Biden Take Action"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters

The Biden administration has decided not to renew a license that had eased Venezuela oil sanctions, citing President Maduro's failure to meet election commitments. The move comes after threats to reinstate energy sanctions unless Maduro fulfilled promises made in a U.S.-backed election deal. While the U.S. plans to reimpose punitive measures, it will continue engaging with Maduro's representatives and is stopping short of a full return to the "maximum pressure" campaign. The decision is based on concerns about Venezuela's electoral conditions and the actions of its authorities, and it could impact global oil prices and Venezuelan migrants.

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"OpenAI Unveils Risky Voice Cloning Tool Requiring Only 15 Seconds of Audio"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English

OpenAI has introduced Voice Engine, a tool capable of replicating a person's voice based on a 15-second audio sample, but has decided against releasing it to the public due to concerns about potential misuse, particularly in the context of upcoming elections. The company is engaging with various stakeholders to ensure responsible deployment of the technology and is considering measures to prevent the creation of voices too similar to prominent figures. With the misuse of AI becoming a major concern in election contexts, OpenAI is taking a cautious approach and plans to make an informed decision about deploying the technology at scale based on testing and public debate.

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