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Gov. Green signs bills targeting ‘deepfakes’

Gov. Josh Green signed measures seeking to set up new controls for artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI. One of the bills targets what is referred to as “deepfake” technology, which enables the digital imitation of an individual’s voice, face or likeness. It has been linked to identity theft, fraud, election interference, cyberbullying and non-consensual pornography. The act establishes consumer protection standards for deepfake technology and other similar AI functions, while defining harmful use and providing civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized ...

Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays returns this weekend

Paʻūpili Lahaina 3rd Saturdays will return from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lahaina United Methodist Church as part of the three-day Lahaina Homecoming celebration. Hosted by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission's Healing Journey Team, the free monthly gathering is designed to promote healing, connection and community resilience for Lahaina residents impacted by the 2023 wildfires. More than 30 Maui businesses, nonprofit organizations and service providers are expected to participate, offering locally made products, community resources and support services. The event also will ...

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Kalaupapa tours unlikely to restart soon, Tokuda says

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda said Kalaupapa National Historical Park officials expressed no immediate plans to restart ranger-led tours following community protests over the lack of consultation with Molokai residents. “They understood that they need to do this right,” Tokuda said by phone ...

The Mana Maoli Collective presents a Lahaina Homecoming

As part of the Lahaina Homecoming celebration, the Mana Maoli Collective will host a special concert July 19 at Campbell Park with John Cruz, Brother Noland, Eli-Mac, Chardonnay, vocalists from Ooklah the Moc, Natural Vibrations and Hilo’s Kanaka Fyah. “About two dozen Maui artists are ...

Kula Community Association seeks water tanks in Upcountry to fight fires

The Kula Community Association is urging the development of two new high-elevation water tanks to fight wildfires in Kula. Jordan Hocker, president of the association, said no tangible progress has been made to secure a water backup system since the August 2023 wildfires destroyed a number of homes in the Upcountry area. Hocker said the association has been working to have two 500,000-gallon water tanks built at a high enough elevation in Kula to enable gravity-fed water to fight wildfires, but the association hasn’t received any assurances. “It seems not to be a priority for ...