Control of the Senate hangs in the balance as votes continue to be counted

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1 year ago

November 11, 2022

William Howard

Control of the Senate rests on the final tallies in three states

As votes continue to be counted, it’s clear that control of both the Senate and the House will come down to the wire.

The results will determine the fate of Capitol Hill for the remaining two years of the Biden administration.

The House looks set to flip to the Republicans, but only by a slim majority.

The Senate is a different story. Here, three key races remain too close to call.

Whichever party wins two out of the three remaining contests in the states of Arizona, Georgia and Nevada will ultimately control the Senate.

President Biden says the predicted “giant red wave” fell flat on in its face. Biden is relieved that his Democratic party performed better than expected, and hopes to work with the Republicans.

Residents in Georgia are heading back to the polls

In Georgia, Democrat Raphael Warnock has kicked off his runoff campaign against Republican Herschel Walker.

The second round of voting is taking place after neither party managed to secure more than 50 per cent of the total vote.

Under Georgia law, a candidate has to win at least 50 per cent of the vote to be declared the winner.

If no one gets the required votes, the election is run again, but this time with just two candidates.

Speaking in the city of Atlanta, Warnock says this next race is about “competence and character.”

On the other side of the coin, Walker is scheduled to kick off his runoff campaign in Canton. Here, he will be joined by prominent Texas Senator, Ted Cruz.

Warnock stood beneath a mural of late Civil Rights icon and Congressman John Lewis, urging voters to “get it done!”

Qantas app privacy breach sparks urgent investigation

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34 mins ago

May 1, 2024

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Concerns arise as users report access to strangers’ personal details

Qantas, one of Australia’s leading airlines, finds itself embroiled in a concerning privacy breach as users of its mobile app report alarming incidents.

Customers accessing the app were shocked to find not their own information but instead the personal details of strangers, including names, flight details, and even boarding passes. The breach, which surfaced via social media posts, has prompted an urgent investigation by Qantas amid fears of a potential security hack.

‘I was able to access full booking details, including the ability to cancel someone’s flight to Europe.’

Reports emerged detailing how users were not only able to view strangers’ information but also manipulate bookings, change seats, and transfer points within the app.

This revelation has raised significant alarm among both Qantas customers and cybersecurity experts, highlighting the vulnerability of digital platforms to breaches of privacy and security.

A spokesperson for Qantas responded promptly, acknowledging the issue and assuring users that investigations are underway to address the breach.

The airline has vowed to provide further information as soon as possible, recognising the gravity of the situation and the importance of safeguarding customers’ personal data.

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‘AI’ remains the big topic in big tech

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4 hours ago

May 1, 2024

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Companies around the world are embracing artificial intelligence.

Apple has removed several generative AI apps from the App Store after an online publication discovered the apps could be used to create nonconsensual nude images.

The number of deepfake porn images and videos has rapidly grown on social media—even ensnaring unsuspecting teens as well as public figures like Taylor Swift.

Oz Sultan, the Chief Strategist with the Sultan Interactive Group joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.