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What other newspapers are saying: Federal response to ‘deepfakes’ needed

The stakes of November’s election are real. Campaign communications should be, too. Yet in this era of ever-accelerating artificial intelligence, the manipulation of audio and/or video — and, most profoundly, the manipulation of voters — is an existential threat to our democracy. And it’s not enough to depend on self-regulation from media entities. That much was clear when, on July 26, X (Twitter) owner Elon Musk reposted a manipulated campaign ad from Vice President Kamala Harris that had her making damaging statements about outgoing President Joe Biden (including ...

Be wary of potential consequences of price controls

We are concerned that Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is warming up to a series of measures to prevent what it describes as “price-gouging” for groceries. Advocates for free markets that are unencumbered by invasive government policies fear the measures amount to ...

Response to flooding another reminder to appreciate first responders

We believe our first responders deserve the appreciation of our communities every day. But when significant disasters happen — such as the flooding that destroyed homes and businesses a week ago — we feel the need for that gratitude becomes even more apparent, Our firefighters, EMTs ...

Holidays key to economy, social life

Although much of the national attention is ­– and will continue to be — focused on developments related to the Nov. 5 presidential election, the world beyond the political front is far from being in slumber mode. For example, on the retail front, merchants are not sitting back, intent ...

Return of Series a reminder of region’s blessings

It’s that time of year again. From the moments when the first float, the first high school marching band, the first visiting team passes us by in the Grand Slam Parade to when the last innings of the championship game are played, we are reminded how blessed our region is. And how blessed ...

What other newspapers are saying: Latest PFA report positive

It was disturbing, though not surprising, when members of the Chautauqua-Conewango Watershed Consortium reported finding PFAS in the Chadakoin River and areas of the river near Chautauqua Lake. The PFAS are less than the limits allowed by EPA rules, but their presence is still troubling because drinking water with too much PFAS can decrease fertility or lead to increased high blood pressure in pregnant women; lead to developmental effects or delays in children, including low birth weight, accelerated puberty, bone variations, or behavioral changes; increase the risk of some cancers, ...