The advancement of technology has created a realm of abuse in the creation of and easier access to deepfake imagery. Computer-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery, commonly known as “deepfakes,” are images or videos that have been manipulated with artificial intelligence to make it look or sound like someone did or said something they never actually did….
When Sen. John Curtis was in Zambia last week with a bipartisan group of congressional colleagues, he saw firsthand the difficulty of competing with China. Speaking to a room full of employees at Strider Technologies, a Utah-based high-tech strategic intelligence firm, Curtis spoke about the need for the United States to do a better job…
A new study found it’s not cholesterol from eggs, but saturated fat that’s the real health concern. Bacon, sausage and other foods typically eaten with eggs raise adverse LDL cholesterol. Eating two eggs a day alongside a low saturated fat diet can help reduce LDL cholesterol. A new study adds to the growing notion that…
Older adults can improve thinking and memory with exercise, diet, brain training and social engagement. It is never too late to make lifestyle changes that can have measurable impact on brain health. A new study found no differences regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, heart health and the presence of an Alzheimer’s risk factor. Older Americans…
Take a look at my eight children, and you’d assume I’m pronatalist. On one level, that assumption is true: I favor measures to facilitate women having the number of children they would like to have. Experts tell us women are having fewer children than they want, and given the exceedingly low birth rate of most…
The U.S. saw a record number of pending home sales canceled in June. Sunbelt states saw the highest rates of failed sales. Would-be buyers backing off due to second thoughts, economic uncertainty. Almost 15% of all pending home sales nationwide were canceled in June, a record number for this time of year, a new Redfin…
A large sculpture of Elon Musk’s head on a trailer appeared at Arches National Park. The likeness had the message “MAKE AMERICA WAIT AGAIN” underneath it. Images of the giant head on social media drew hundreds of comments. A large sculpture of Elon Musk’s head was pulled through Arches National park on a trailer this…
“Sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage. Just literally 20 seconds of embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it,” Benjamin Mee tells his son in “We Bought a Zoo.” This “embarrassing bravery” captures the new type of courage members of Generation Z need as they rethink dating…
As the Deseret News celebrates its 175-year milestone, we’re looking at prominent arts and entertainment figures past and present who have graced the Beehive State with their talent. It’s a robust roster that includes people who have left a big mark on the state’s culture — some born in Utah and others who arrived from…
Lots of factors play into how healthy someone is as the years pass, including genetics, habits, lifestyle choices and environment. That leaves a lot of room for folks to take some responsibility and control of their overall health as they go along. Even with genetics, there’s an opportunity. While genes are unchangeable, people who know…