State Roundup: Standard & Poor downgrades outlook for transportation bonds over Key Bridge funding uncertainty; laws arise targeting AI deepfakes

State Roundup: Standard & Poor downgrades outlook for transportation bonds over Key Bridge funding uncertainty; laws arise targeting AI deepfakes

S&P DOWNGRADES OUTLOOK OF STATE TRANSIT BONDS OVER KEY BRIDGE FUNDING UNCERTAINTY: A key bond rating agency has issued a negative outlook for outstanding revenue bonds issued by the Maryland Transportation Authority, amid uncertainty surrounding the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Standard & Poor’s reaffirmed the authority’s AA- bond rating, but in an April 25 report downgraded its outlook from stable to negative and warned of th…

State Roundup: Standard & Poor Downgrades Outlook For Transportation Bonds Over Key Bridge Funding Uncertainty; Laws Arise Targeting Ai Deepfakes

S&P DOWNGRADES OUTLOOK OF STATE TRANSIT BONDS OVER KEY BRIDGE FUNDING UNCERTAINTY: A key bond rating agency has issued a negative outlook for outstanding revenue bonds issued by the Maryland Transportation Authority, amid uncertainty surrounding the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Standard & Poor’s reaffirmed the authority’s AA- bond rating, but in an April 25 report downgraded its outlook from stable to negative and warned of th…

Key tips to stay safe from deepfake and AI threats - Help Net Security

In this Help Net Security video, Joshua McKenty, CEO of Polyguard, talks about how to protect yourself from deepfake and AI threats, which are getting harder to spot and easier to launch. Attackers can clone your voice or face, steal your data, or trick you into bad decisions. Simple steps like using multi-factor authentication, a password manager, and modern email security can make a big difference. Everyone is a target now, not just CEOs. The …

Palo Alto Networks urges vigilance as AI deepfakes grow before polls

As the Philippines gears up for the 2025 midterm elections, Palo Alto Networks is raising concerns about the growing digital threats powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The cybersecurity firm is calling on Filipino voters to be more alert online, especially as deepfakes and phishing tactics increase. Citing data from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center […] The post Palo Alto Networks urges vigilance as AI deepfakes grow bef…

Headlines: Lawmakers work to address AI deepfakes

A call for Maryland deepfake laws to punish defamation, political deception — The Baltimore SunLong-term lane closures coming to part of Harford Road amid bridge construction — WBALLifeBridge completes $61.6M redo of century-old hospital — Baltimore Business JournalAuthors say they were misled by Baltimore book festival as event organizers promise refunds — WJZRating agency downgrades outlook on Maryland Transportation Authority bonds — Maryland…