Russia convicts Meta spokesperson over comments related to the war in Ukraine
by Fast Company
Fast Company— A court in Russia on Monday convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism, and sentenced him to six years in prison in a swift trial in absentia, Russia’s independent news site Mediazona reported. According to the outlet, the charges against Meta communications director Andy Stone stem from his remarks in 2022 following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24 that year. Stone, who is based in the United...
ETtech.com—Russia convicts Meta spokesperson in a swift trial in absentia. A court in Russia on Monday convicted the spokesperson of US technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in a swift trial in absentia, Russia's independent news site Mediazona reported. According to the outlet, the charges against Meta communications director Andy Stone stem from his remarks in 2022 following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24 that year. Stone, who is based in the United States,...
International Business Times UK—Ukraine Introduces AI Spokesperson 'Victoria Shi' To Give Updates On War With Russia. Ukraine has launched an AI-powered spokesperson to communicate developments related to Russia's invasion. Victoria Shi, the virtual spokesperson, draws inspiration from both the word "victory" and the Ukrainian abbreviation for "AI."She is modeled after Ukrainian singer and influencer Rosalie Nombre, who generously volunteered her likeness for the project. This AI-powered avatar is clad entirely in black and adorned with a Ukrainian flag pin. She sports studded earrings and pulled-back...
Daily Mail—Ukraine unveils AI spokesperson to 'provide timely updates' amid the war with Russia that looks like a real-life influencer. Ukraine is adding an AI spokesperson to its arsenal in the war against Russia 's invasion of the country two years ago. The spokesperson is based off Ukrainian singer Rosalie Nombre.