Trump's Immunity Claim, AI Image Labels.
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Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump's Immunity Claim
The Federal Court of Appeal for the District of Columbia on Tuesday rejected former President Trump's claim of Absolute immunity. This claim arises from the question, of whether former presidents can be held accountable by the criminal justice system for the things they did while in office.
In the court ruling decided by a three-judge panel, the court stated that the former president must face trial in the charges brought against him for plotting to subvert the 2020 election. Trump is expected to appeal this decision.
This ruling is poised to change the legal landscape of presidential immunity. This is so because the question of whether a former president can be held accountable by the criminal justice system for things done while in office has never been asked, nor answered.
The three-judge panel, consisting of two judges appointed by Democrats and one by Republicans, stated that despite the privileges that come with the office of the President, Mr. Trump is subject to federal law like any other American.
“For the purpose of this criminal case, former President Trump has become citizen Trump, with all of the defenses of any other criminal defendant,” the panel wrote. “But any executive immunity that may have protected him while he served as president no longer protects him against this prosecution.”
A spokesperson for Trump said the former president "respectfully disagrees" with the court decision and plans to appeal.
“If immunity is not granted to a president, every future president who leaves office will be immediately indicted by the opposing party,” Mr. Cheung said. “Without complete immunity, a president of the United States would not be able to properly function.”
If the question gets to the Supreme Court, the court would have to first decide whether to accept or reject it. If the court decides to accept the case, the question then becomes, how fast can the justices act? However, if the refuse to accept the case, it will be sent back to the initial trial judge.
As we find ourselves amid an election year, with the highly anticipated presidential election slated for this November, the path ahead is crucial. The outcome of this case, and election will have far-reaching implications for the country and its citizens, making it a pivotal moment in our history.
Meta to Label AI-Generated Images on Facebook and Instagram
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently announced that they will be labeling any posts on their social media platforms that contain images generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The company's decision is intended to help users identify which images are computer-generated and which ones are not.
According to Meta, the labels will automatically be attached to the posts, and they will read "AI-generated image" or something similar. This means that users will be able to quickly and easily identify which images are created by machines and which ones are taken by humans.
The new labeling policy is part of Meta's effort to improve transparency and accountability across their platforms. The company has faced criticism in the past for handling user data and content moderation, and labeling AI-generated images is just one of many steps they have taken to address these concerns.
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