Bernard Avle hosts one of the biggest morning shows in Ghana. But scammers used artificial intelligence, or AI, to clone his voice to endorse a product. Analysts warn the same technology could be used to spread disinformation ahead of Ghana’s elections in December. Senanu Tord reports from Accra.
While the government insists the law will not affect free expression, rights activists say the new measures will do exactly that
Court finds him guilty of ‘knowingly spreading fake information’ about Russian army
Itai Dzamara was reported abducted by suspected state security agents in March 2015
Beijing is sending international reporters to Chinese cities to showcase culture, technology and tourism. What’s missing, say analysts, is an uncensored picture of China and its human rights abuses. Victoria Amunga for VOA News has the story. Videographer: Jimmy Makhulo
Rights groups say six journalists have been assaulted by gunmen in the past weeks, while several reporters and a radio station have been ordered to stop broadcasting
Two editors formerly with the now-closed Stand News outlet are convicted of sedition; an appeal is expected
The journalists were sentenced after being denied the right to legal defense and not being allowed to speak in court
U.S. journalists are among the banned
Following more than nine months of unjust detention, American-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is adjusting to life in freedom with her family in Prague. While in Washington this week to receive an award, she tells VOA’s Liam Scott the fate of other political prisoners is on her mind.
Las Vegas verdict marks first time a US official is convicted for murder of a reporter
Media community, watchdogs condemn deadly raid
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