Delaware daily roundup: Dangers of deepfakes; 2024 election debates; Workforce development for disabled adults

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Founders expose the dangers of deepfakes

Chris Glanden, founder of Wilmington-based BarCode Security and podcast, and Matt Barnett, cofounder and CEO at King of Prussia cybersecurity company SEVN-X, traveled across the country interviewing experts about the dark side of AI.

Their new documentary series “Inhuman” will take a detailed look at deepfakes, as both a digital craft and a tool for crime and disinformation. I talked to Chris and Matt ahead of the episode’s world premiere in Las Vegas on August 7.

➡️ Read my behind the scenes look at “Inhuman.”

Calling all AI startups looking to grow

Comcast NBCUniversal is on the lookout for startups revolutionizing how we integrate AI into our professional and daily lives to join the next cohort of the LIFT Labs Accelerator. The five-week program, running Oct. 14 to Nov. 15, is designed for startups at various stages, from pre-seed to enterprise-ready.

Leaders are seeking innovative AI solutions that transform work environments, facilitate collaborative efforts across teams and organizations, improve accessibility and inclusivity, increase personal productivity, supercharge supply and demand planning, boost climate resilience and upskill the workforce of tomorrow.

➡️ Get all the details and apply online by Aug. 4

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News Incubator: What else to know today

• The Delaware Journalism Collaborative, which Technical.ly is a part of, announced its two Election 2024 debates: The Gubernatorial Debate will be at Dover Library on August 14 and the U.S. House of Representatives debate will be at Wilmington Library on August 27. [DJC]

• Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County received Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation funds to support a Project SEARCH program in Kent County, a workforce development program for disabled residents. [Goodwill]

• Heat advisory: Governor candidates Bethany Hall-Long and Matt Meyer come out swinging. [WDEL]

• The Delaware Renewable Energy Taskforce will be taking a second round of feedback on the state’s new five-year energy plan next month. [Delaware Public Media]

🗓️ On the Calendar

• Tuesday, August 6 — Get 15% off your Millsummit 2024 ticket when you register with the code TECHNICALLY24! [Details here]

• Saturday, August 17 — The Power Woman Experience: BLOOM 2024 [Details]