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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Humiliation for Kamala Harris after 'fake' California governor dropout post drives 2028 rumors after LA riots
A new image of a statement from Vice President Kamala Harris announcing she would not run for governor of California was denounced by her team as a fake, after it spread on social media on Monday. The image shared on social media had a similar template as a statement Harris used to condemn President Donald Trump 's decision to send in the National Guard to combat rioting protesters in California. The fake statement from Harris featured three separate typos, announced that Harris had decided not to enter the race for Governor of California. Eric Katz, a Senior Correspondent for GovExec shared the post on X, noting it was sent to him by a source who said it would be made public shortly. 'Source sent it before it went public. Not usually what I cover but wanted to share. I expect it will be up soon,' he wrote. But Karris' spokesperson Kristen Allen moved quickly to denounce the post as 'fake' after it started gaining traction. Katz later deleted his post, apologizing for posting what appeared to be a false statement 'I've deleted a previous tweet reposting something sent to me that now appears inauthentic. Apologies for sharing too quickly,' he wrote. Harris remains unclear about her plans to run for governor in California, despite frustrations from her fellow Democrats who believe she needs to get in the race or officially rule out a run for office. The former vice president joined many California Democrats on Sunday denouncing President Donald Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles to help quell violent protests in the city. She was ridiculed for describing the protests as "overwhelmingly peaceful," even as protesters burned vehicles, threw rocks, and blocked freeways. Harris condemned Trump for his 'cruel, calculated agenda to spread panic and division' in the city. Earlier this month Harris further triggered speculation that she was not running for governor of California after she delivered a lackluster three-minute virtual address to the Democratic state political convention In a steady, monotone voice, she spoke only three minutes about the Trump administration's recent actions against universities and praised activists efforts to fight the president's agenda. 'While this administration in Washington tries to divide us, we hear know that we are stronger when we stand together,' she said, a flashback to her 2024 campaign slogan. Harris' failure to appear at the convention in-person and her video address suggested she was not interested in running for governor of California, and instead pursuing a return to presidential politics. The Democratic primary for the governor race is scheduled for June 2, 2026, with the general election scheduled for November. Harris has always been popular in California, easily beating Democratic challengers in her race for Attorney General and her race for Senator of California. Her 2020 race for president, however, failed spectacularly as she ended her campaign before the Iowa caucuses and the California primary. Since her loss, Harris has vowed to 'stay in the fight' and organized some of her trusted aides into the organization Pioneer49, while she explores her political future. If Harris runs for governor, she will likely forego another run for president in 2028, which Democratic strategists in Washington, DC fully expect her to explore. She continues to delay any decisions about running for governor or diving into presidential politics again, telling advisors she will made a decision in late-summer. A third option remains, that she will forego a political career entirely and remain a paid speaker and inspirational figure for activists with the option of publishing a book of her memoirs. In the meantime, Harris continues to take the stage to protest the Trump administration and rally activists. Last week, she appeared at an event in Australia where she shared a bizarre story about her mother and spiraled into word salads when asked to speak about the importance of humility. Harris also appeared at the lavish Met Gala last month wearing a custom look from Off-White, designed by creative director IB Kamara, but skipped the red carpet. The failed presidential candidate also took the stage at Emerge 20th anniversary gala at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco to deliver the keynote speech that began late in the evening. 'It's good to be home!' Harris laughed as she took the stage, criticizing Trump for his agenda, particularly his tariffs.
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
To Prevent AI Cheating, Blue Books Are Making A Comeback In US. Here's All We Know
As AI tools like ChatGPT become more common in classrooms, colleges across the United States are returning to an old-school method to stop students from cheating, reports The Wall Street Journal. It involves small paper booklets, once dreaded by students. They are now making a comeback as a reliable way to ensure fair exams without digital help. These paper booklets are experiencing a major resurgence as a proven way to ensure honest exams without digital assistance. According to the WSJ report, "Students hiring computers to do their homework and cheating their way through college has become so widespread, so fast, that it has created a market for a product that makes professors ChatGPT-proof their classes. As it happens, the product already exists. In fact, you've likely used it. You might even dread it. It's a blue book." What Are Blue Books? Blue books are plain, stapled exam booklets with unlined or lightly lined pages and easily recognisable blue covers. They were traditionally used for in-class handwritten exams and essays and were feared by students for the physical and mental effort they required. First popular in the 20th century, blue books have now returned as a trusted tool for maintaining academic integrity in an age where students can outsource entire assignments to AI tools. Why Are Blue Books Back? The return of blue books is directly linked to growing concern about AI-assisted cheating. When today's college graduates began their studies, ChatGPT and similar tools didn't exist. Now, students are using generative AI for everything-from coding assignments and literature essays to language papers and science reports. This surge in AI-driven cheating has pushed instructors to seek more secure testing methods. Blue books offer a simple yet powerful solution: students must write their answers by hand under supervision, removing the chance to use AI. The Business of Blue Books: Roaring Spring Paper Products At the centre of the blue book revival is Roaring Spring Paper Products, a Pennsylvania-based company that has become the country's leading supplier of these booklets. Founded over a century ago, the family-owned business produces millions of blue books each year. Kristen Allen, Roaring Spring's VP of Sales and Marketing, noted that the sudden demand even surprised the company. After a dip in sales during the pandemic due to online classes, recent years have seen a sharp increase-sales rose over 30% at Texas A&M, nearly 50% at the University of Florida, and 80% at UC Berkeley over the past two academic years. Professors Returning To Analog Testing Professors across disciplines-from political science to economics-are switching back to handwritten exams. Many have stopped assigning take-home essays, knowing that students can easily use AI to generate responses. New testing approaches include: The Future of Exams: Balancing AI and Analog The blue book's return isn't just about nostalgia-it reflects the urgent need to adapt education in the age of AI. As technology advances, colleges may explore hybrid assessment strategies that combine traditional methods with new digital tools. Teaching students how to use AI responsibly might become part of the curriculum itself.
