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Shadow govt of Myanmar unveils concept to oppose military rule

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3 years ago

September 7, 2021

Anthony Lucas

Myanmar’s National Unity Government which is formed by the opposition of military rule, has conformed a strategy to oppose the junta

The military, which took over control of the country in February has been under pressure to end its rule.

Myanmar’s National Unity Government, formed by opponents of military rule, unveiled the new concept that is aimed at targeting and pressuring the junta, including through action by militias and ethnic forces and urging bureaucrats to leave government posts.

The acting president of the National Unity Government, Duwa Lashi La, confirmed in a speech outlining the organisations plans that the shadow government, which is made up of members in exile or in hiding, was declaring a state of emergency.

People stand on a barricade during a protest against the military coup, in Yangon, Myanmar March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

It comes as the Myanmar military frees Wirathu, a notorious anti-Muslim monk

The junta in recent days released the nationalist Buddhist monk, who has been known for his anti-Muslim beliefs.

Wirathu, who’s been dubbed by Time magazine as the “Face of Buddhist Terror” after reportedly stirring up religious hatred in Myanmar, was freed after all charges were dropped, according to a statement from the Myanmar military.

The monk, who is from the central city of Mandalay, became involved in the anti-Muslim 969 group in 2001 and was first jailed in 2003.

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Apple removes generative ‘AI’ apps used to make deepfake nudes

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13 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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Deepfakes are incredibly realistic, making it difficult to distinguish between real versus manipulated media.

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.

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Will Boeing’s $10B debt offering help it soar?

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16 hours ago

April 30, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Boeing has reportedly turned to the debt market, aiming to raise $10 billion in a bid to strengthen its financial position.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Boeing turn to the debt market, Paramount CEO leaves, Elon Musk makes an EV breakthrough in China and Apple strikes back against explicit AI app.

Ticker’s Ahron Young and Veronica Dudo discuss.

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New U.S. pilot training program aims to increase pilot diversity and solve shortages

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16 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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A partnership is encouraging, recruiting, and educating future African-American pilots with first-rate in-classroom and in-flight instruction.

Leadership In Flight Training Academy – one of the largest flight academies in America – and Tuskegee University – a historically black college – unveiled a new partnership to develop a state-of-the-art flight training program that will prepare the next generation of aspiring pilots from the University for a career in the airline industry.

The program will begin in the Fall of 2024 at the historic Moton Airfield where the legendary Tuskegee Airmen trained.

Matt Koscal, the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Republic Airways Holdings Inc. joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.