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Published Sep 02, 2023  •  Last updated 3 hours ago  •  2 minute read The Ottawa courthouse on Elgin Street. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA In a disturbing case of revenge porn, Ottawa’s Michael Weedon has been sentenced for hacking into an ex-girlfriend’s Snapchat account, only to post nude images and videos of her. The woman was just starting her career and was at work when she learned of the severe humiliation at the hands of a controlling, jealous, coked-out, vengeful ex-boyfriend. She collapsed at work. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese

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Seeking to clamp down on sideshows’ wreaking havoc in San Jose, Mayor Matt Mahan is asking social media companies to shut down videos showcasing the raucous street gatherings that often attract hundreds or thousands to events and result in a deluge of widely shared videos.The request is raising a mountain of practical and legal questions from content moderation experts who contend that reining in the videos could be exceedingly difficult for companies to do effectively or ethically.Mahan sent a letter to TikTok, Snapchat and Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, requesting that they boot users off their platforms for 30 days if they share videos about sideshows — and indefinitely if users don’t stop after an initial violation.At sideshows, a driver or multiple drivers take over a blocked-off intersection and do stunts such as doughnuts, sometimes with passengers hanging out precariously from car windows. They have led to injuries and even death and leave intersections with streaks of tire marks.“These events are fueled by social media,” an Aug. 30 letter from the mayor reads. “They are increasingly spread, consumed, and attended primarily for the purpose of generating content to gain social media notoriety. We want to work with you to

A former substitute teacher's aide who was convicted of calling threats into an elementary is in hot water again.  Elena Zaharchuk (left) and Naomi Wenger (right) Photo Credit: Strasburg Borough PD 08/31/2023 5:17 p.m. Naomi Shayanna Wenger is currently serving five years probation as part of a negotiated plea deal after calling in threats to Martic Elementary School in the Penn Manor School District around 2:19 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23.  Wenger is a 21-year-old mom with a 2-year-old daughter according to public records and social media posts. She and her 18-year-old friend, Elena Katerine Zaharchuk, made a video of a 2-year-old child being given a vape pen, putting it in her mouth, "taking a hit," coughing, and having the smoke puff out of her mouth, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Zaharchuk took the vape away from the toddler and posted the video on the social media platform Snapchat, she later told the police as stated in the affidavit of probable cause. A local man saw the video and contacted his area police, who recognized the buildings in the background of the video and reached out to the Strasburg Borough Police Department. Officer Bradley Klunk contacted the man and he emailed the SBPD

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Snapchat quickly jumped on the AI ​​bandwagon when it launched its My AI chatbot in February. And now the platform has released another feature that, like My AI, also takes advantage of generative AI.The Dreams feature allows you to take themed selfies and can be accessed via a new tab in the Memories section of the app. Snapchat, which has nearly 400 million daily active users, says Dreams can be used to create “amazing” images that explore new identities, “be it a mermaid in a deep seascape or Renaissance royalty.”Dreams seems pretty basic to start with, only offering eight themed images. But don’t miss out on a earning opportunity, Snapchat offers additional options for $1 each.To create an AI image, first upload selfies that capture different poses, then choose the subject that interests you. The app does its job of creating your AI-generated selfies. You will soon be able to add a friend to the picture using this feature, provided they have consented.Dreams launched Tuesday for the Snapchat community in Australia and New Zealand and will roll out to people in other countries in the coming weeks.As mentioned above, Dreams follows My AI, a tool that generated interest in AI-powered

SNAPCHAT has rolled out a new generative artificial intelligence-powered feature called Dreams that lets you create fantastical images of yourself. Dreams allows Snappers to enter various augmented realities such as one with dragons, mermaids, or a Renaissance era by transforming images of them with AI. 4Snapchat has released Dreams which is its own take on generated AI selfiesCredit: Rex 4Snappers can enter various augmented realities such as one with dragons, mermaids, and moreCredit: SnapChat To use the feature, you just need to take a few selfies of yourself on Snapchat and Dreams will do the rest. The feature is currently only available in Australia and New Zealand but Snapchat plans to expand to other countries “over the next few weeks.” “With a new Gen AI-powered feature called Dreams, Snapchatters can create fantastical images that let them try on new identities–be it a mermaid in a deep-seascape, or a renaissance era royal,” Snapchat said in a release. Dreams comes following Snapchat's recent implementation of an AI chatbot which users can conversate with through messages. Now, Snapchat is adding to its AI ventures. “We’ve always approached creating value for the Snapchat community by doing things that are playful, that are fun,

In a move that promises to unlock the realm of imagination, Snapchat is has launched a groundbreaking feature, “Dreams.” The feature is a generative AI tool that enables users to transform their selfies into surreal and enchanting scenarios. Whether you’ve dreamt of becoming a majestic mermaid exploring ocean depths or a regal figure in a Renaissance court, Dreams has you covered. Snapchat’s Dreams feature is a significant leap forward, aligning with the tech giant’s dedication to pioneering AI-powered innovations. This follows the introduction of My AI, the AI-powered chatbot that has evolved to respond with Snaps, transcending text interactions. Snapchat’s latest “Dreams,” feature transforms selfies into surreal masterpieces To use Dreams, navigate to Memories, where a dedicated tab for this innovative feature awaits. With just a handful of your own selfies, a personalized Generative AI model will be crafted. Follow the steps outline below to generate your first Dream: Swipe upwards on the Camera screen to unveil Memories. Scroll over to locate the Dreams tab. Initiate the AI Selfies onboarding flow by selecting ‘Create Dreams.’ Accept the terms by tapping ‘Agree & Continue.’ Engage with the AI Selfies onboarding process, which involves capturing and uploading your selfies. Indicate your completion

BOSTON – A member of the Boston street gang “D Street” pleaded guilty today to illegally possessing multiple firearms and ammunition while a convicted felon and while he was under house arrest for a state firearm charge. Freily Cabral, 25, of Boston and Quincy, pleaded guilty today to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV scheduled sentencing for Dec. 14, 2023.  In August 2021, Cabral was identified as the owner of a Snapchat account posting images and of himself in possession of five firearms: a black colored Glock semiautomatic handgun with a flashlight attachment; a black Walther semi-automatic firearm; a silver Taurus revolver; a black semi-automatic firearm; and a brown and silver revolver. In one of the videos, Cabral held three separate firearms to his face as if he were using the firearms to make a phone call.   A search of Cabral’s Quincy residence in September 2021 resulted in the seizure of a Taurus .38 caliber revolver, a Hopkins and Allen .32 caliber revolver, .38 caliber and .32 caliber ammunition, hundreds of grams of

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man appeared at the Carnahan Courthouse on Monday and admitted to sexually assaulting two girls he met online. According to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office, Adrian Neal, 20, pleaded guilty to statutory rape, two counts of statutory sodomy, kidnapping, and child molestation. He entered the guilty plea just days before the scheduled start of his trial. Neal had been charged last year. Prosecutors said Neal met the victims, both 12 years old, on the social media app SnapChat in August 2021. He later picked them up and brought them to his home or another location, where he sexually assaulted them. Prosecutors said Neal also took one of the victim’s phones, so she couldn’t call for help. That girl told police that Neal refused to take her home and instead raped her in his car. A St. Louis Circuit Court judge sentenced Neal to 20 years in prison for his crimes. Neal also has a pending case in St. Louis County Circuit Court for a September 2021 incident in which he allegedly refused to let a woman exit his vehicle and then touched her inappropriately. That trial is currently scheduled for February 2024.