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Read more predictions about the Future of Fact. It’s hard to imagine today’s major social media companies like Facebook and Twitter continuing their roles as our digital linchpins. Computational propaganda will be the fake news of the future. Computational propaganda is the attempt to manipulate public opinion through automation and algorithmic systems. During the recent Mexican election, for instance, political bots in the form of automated fake profiles were used to impair communication between activists. It seems that every week Twitter, Google, or Facebook are implicated in a new propaganda scandal. They will effectively be publicly regulated, if not by governments then by public opinion. Companies’ PR campaigns about what they are doing to address disinformation will continue to grow, and they will become more transparent about the groups working to manipulate their platforms and the algorithms that allow for said manipulation. Some groups are already working on ideas. In order for this to happen, however, they themselves must not get sucked into the vacuum of conspiracy and confusion.

The two are merging, and as they come together, companies and states will have the power to control our perceptions. The fragmentation social media promotes has been discussed to death. If virtual monopolies are to be tamed, their algorithms cannot be treated as commercially confidential when they order how debates are conducted and information is received. Already most CVs are never seen by human eyes. Those who do the monitoring wield enormous power: a power that is increasingly hard to contest. And here lies a distinctly modern arbitrariness: no one can say why. As China is already suggesting, the new technologies are giving the state powers the dictators of the past could only dream of. As a working principle it ought to be a given that any form of artificial intelligence that can harm the public must be publicly accountable. The great debate of the 21st century will be how much should be directed and controlled by digital systems. It is a tribute to him that his work makes that future a little less likely.

The Labour MP who was embroiled in a bitter row with local members over her support for a rally against antisemitism has said the tensions in the party have left her considering her future in parliament. Rosie Duffield, who won the Canterbury seat in 2017 for the first time in the party’s history, said the furore over a motion against her by her local party had been a distraction from her work. Speaking to the Guardian, Duffield said the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, had privately been extremely supportive, but she hoped he would in future consider making a public intervention to support MPs facing censure from local party members. “It would be really nice if Jeremy could help each MP going through this with a personal statement, to make it clear that people – even those who do it without knowing it – don’t do it in his name,” she said. “I am not an anti-Corbyn MP just because I am standing up to antisemitism. “I didn’t get to write a decent speech, so I didn’t feel I could go to the debate, and it’s actually something I really care about and my constituents care about. Because it was a snap election, candidates such as Duffield were not selected via the usual process with local parties but applied directly to the NEC instead. It’s actually a bit embarrassing.” The MP said it was “a shame” Corbyn had not felt he could intervene directly in public. But some of his supporters, who think they are speaking for him, need to hear a clear message that they are absolutely not.” Duffield said she was concerned that some Labour members would be put off coming to meetings or canvassing because of some of the “vitriol” they had seen reported and on social media. But there is some concern that we could if we are not careful open the door to only having certain kinds of candidates.” She added: “We have to safeguard all-women shortlists and we need to make sure it is not an excuse to overthrow people whose opinion you don’t like, if they are a good MP.

Answer: My parents and I were looking for a school that was more flexible with hours and the education style. Sky Valley has a lot more freedom of what kind of classes you want to take, and when … I have a lot of hobbies and things I like to do, and a lot of extracurricular activities, which would not be as easy to do without the flexibility and environment that Sky Valley has given me. A: I do the model United Nations program at Sky Valley. Then, I go to DEF CON (a hacking convention). Q: What was the experience like this year? The Democratic National Committee was co-sponsoring an event with the youth division of DEF CON, and it was a competition to demonstrate how easy it is to tamper with the aspects of election infrastructure. Q: What sort of hacking did you do? I wasn’t expecting the amount of success that it had. I was more than satisfied to share my experience and have a couple dozen people see it. A lot of people were saying it was fake or that because it was set up, I didn’t actually hack anything, which isn’t the point.

2,759 Viewed PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday reiterated his promise to clarify his political future next month, saying that he first has to decide if he will stay in politics before he announces which party he will choose to join. Prayut said that while the NCPO meeting yesterday did not touch on the election, more clarity should be seen once the MPs election bill and the Senate selection bill are published in the Royal Gazette. “You will see more political clarity in September. Prayut said the legal process “should head to election” once the MP election bill draft, one of four organic laws that must be passed before holding an election, is published. EC president Supachai Somcharoen said earlier that the agency should be able to organise election-related matters during those 90 days to keep up with the election which, according to the charter, must be held within 150 days once all four essential organic laws are in effect. “General Prayut assures he is not delaying the election. The spokesman went on to say that the PM flagged the video clip for dragging a little kid into politics and making him a political tool. Kids should be safe.” Sansern also mentioned other clips that showed pedestrians being interviewed about the economic situation. “He stressed that this government is trying to provide the equipment for people to fish rather than giving them the fish.” Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has signed an absolute Article 44 order to move Pol Maj-General Romsit Wiriyasan from his position as secretary-general of the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), a post he has held for less than two months. The premier said briefly about the NCPO meeting that it had been about “ensuring that all officers are transparent and efficient ahead of the election”.

An old friend — a former procuress from New York whom Mr. Stone has employed as an administrative worker — testified about him to the federal grand jury hearing evidence in the inquiry. Another old friend, a New York City radio host, has been subpoenaed to appear before the same grand jury. For months now, Mr. Stone, 65, has been a key focus of the inquiry by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, into whether any Trump associates worked with Russian operatives who were secretly trying to tip the election in Mr. Trump’s favor. And on Twitter, he seemed to correctly predict the release of emails — stolen by Russian hackers — sent and received by John D. Podesta, Mrs. Clinton’s campaign chairman. Image At least two campaign officials — Mr. Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., and a foreign policy adviser, George Papadopoulos — were aware of the Russian government’s interest in assisting the Trump campaign and were eager to receive the help. Mr. Trump said nothing ever came of those efforts. Last year, Mr. Credico was identified as the intermediary between Mr. Stone and Mr. Assange of WikiLeaks. On Friday, Mr. Credico’s lawyer, Martin Stolar, said his client was scheduled to appear before the Russia grand jury on Sept. 7. In response, Mr. Stone said that Mr. Credico had never told him “what the source, content or scope of the WikiLeaks disclosures would be.” He also said that he “would urge Mr. Credico to simply tell the truth,” if he is compelled to testify. Mr. Stone’s aide, Andrew Miller, received his own subpoena to appear before the Russia grand jury this year, and his lawyers have been trying to quash it ever since.

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President will gain new powers after election, though the balance in parliament could play a key role in Turkey's political future ISTANBUL, Turkey - A year after Turkey voted to leave behind decades of parliamentary politics for a presidential system, citizens have again found themselves preparing for an election with implications that go far beyond choosing their next leader. Polls indicate an Erdogan victory against his rival Muharrem Ince; predictions are mixed as to whether the AKP, in coalition with their former opponents, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), will secure a majority in parliament. "All the opposition parties are saying if they win, they'll rein back power." The executive presidency that will begin after the 24 June election will abolish the prime minister's office, transfer the role of drafting the budget from parliament to the president, and give greater control over the civil service. Turkey's opposition parties with often conflicting ideologies have formed an alliance to oppose Erdogan and the AKP, and while questions remain over their ability to work together, they are united by their shared rejection of the presidential system in the 2016 referendum. Leftist journalist Umit Kivanc believes any changes would hinge on whether parties can work together despite hostile pasts, questioning whether the secular CHP can co-operate with the religiously rooted Saadet Party or whether the nationalist Iyi Party and Kurdish People’s Democratic Movement can tolerate each other. Some commentators believe that losing a majority in parliament could see an internal review of the AKP's unconditional support of Erdogan, which has seen him emerge as the party's sole leading figure. "The team he started his political career with - very few of them are together with him right now," said conservative political commentator Izzet Akyol. MHP is directly a state organisation," he said. "As 'the master' of great election victories, Erdogan will have no problem reining in enough democratic support for the new presidential government system," he wrote.

With yet another round of the Barnaby Joyce affair distracting the government, the next question will be whether the beleaguered MP runs again in his New England seat at the election. In this interview with The Conversation, Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack pointedly avoids saying Joyce should do so. “That’ll be a matter for him and that’ll be a matter for the National party in New England. That’ll be a matter for a branch to nominate him and then that’ll be a matter for the branch members in New England as to whether or not they decide if he nominates or if anybody else nominates,” McCormack says. “Then it becomes a preselection process as to who they think would best represent them going forward”. McCormack also speaks about the reception for the government’s tax plans in regional Australia, lashes out at those city-dwellers “sipping lattes” who’d close down live animal exports, and declares “trust me, I am no pushover for anybody”.

Today in The Rundown: A twist in the proposed Harrah's deal, how a bill might impact the state Health Secretary's job, and more news in Louisiana politics today. Be sure to sign up to get The Rundown in your inbox by filling out the form here. Countdown… Days until the 2018 regular legislative session must end: 35 The News Gambling: A Las Vegas-based real estate company has an option to acquire Harrah’s New Orleans Casino — a potential transaction that was unknown to key state legislators who are considering major legislation sought by the casino’s owners. http://bit.ly/2Kk1BND Education: A majority of the members of Louisiana's top school board plan to seek re-election next year, which means the panel's support for major changes in public schools likely will continue unless multiple incumbents are ousted. http://bit.ly/2FsCGUi Health Department: A bill that would set new requirements and restrictions on state cabinet members in Louisiana could ensnare Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee. http://bit.ly/2HEgooo The woman suing Schedler gave her first media interview last week. http://bit.ly/2r99FIk ICYMI: Read the suggestive emails and cards that Schedler sent to his employee: http://bit.ly/2r9Ukaj Happening today House comes in at 2 p.m. (Agenda: bit.ly/LAHouseOrder), and the Senate convenes at 3 p.m. (Agenda: bit.ly/LASenateDigest). Transportation, Highways and Public Works meets at 9:30 a.m. in Room 3. Senate Committees Finance meets at 9:30 a.m. in Room A-B. pic.twitter.com/mHAio57blf — Shawn Wilson, Ph.D. (@onevisionary) April 27, 2018 There is a group pushing #lalege to vote for a constitutional convention for Louisiana.