Guardian journalist Michael Safi has spent six months investigating the creators of ClothOff, an AI company responsible for creating deepfake pornography. Deepfakes are creating global chaos, with law enforcement and legislators struggling to address the issue. Safi's investigation raises concerns about AI's potential to blur the lines between reality and fiction.

Sikkim, India, is the world's first fully organic state, banning chemical inputs in agriculture since 2016 to preserve its environment and biodiversity. Tenzing Lepcha, a farmer and environmental activist, has been instrumental in promoting organic farming among the youth. The organic revolution has increased biodiversity and attracted investors, though profitability remains a challenge. The state's tourism industry has benefited, offering visitors authentic rural experiences. Azing Lepcha's farm exemplifies the challenges and rewards of the transition, successfully integrating organic farming with eco-tourism.

Morocco's oases, once vibrant ecosystems, are facing existential threats from climate change and human activities. Rising temperatures and desertification have severely impacted these unique environments and the livelihoods of their inhabitants. In the Draa River Valley, towns like Tamegroute and M'Hamid al-Ghizlane have seen their oases shrink and their palm populations decline. Traditional agricultural systems and water management techniques are being undermined, and the Moroccan government has launched a program to address these challenges. Despite the grim situation, some oases like Fint and Skoura still thrive due to their water sources. Local efforts to preserve the oases' rich culture and knowledge are ongoing, with initiatives to promote sustainable tourism and agriculture.

Almería, Spain, known for its desert landscapes, has been a significant location for Western films since the 1960s, attracting directors and actors to its unique settings. Rafael Molina, a former stunt double and actor, now owns Fort Bravo, one of the three Western sets in Tabernas, which has been used for over 170 films, including classics like 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.' The local film industry, which helped build the infrastructure of the region, experienced a decline in the late '70s but has seen a resurgence in recent years. The annual Western film festival in Tabernas draws visitors worldwide, and the region's transformation mirrors the narratives of Western films, symbolizing the creation of a society from scratch.

Father Columba Stewart, a Benedictine monk, is dedicated to preserving ancient manuscripts by digitizing them through the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML). Since 2003, HMML has preserved around 50,000 Christian and Muslim manuscripts from the Middle East and Africa, protecting them from war, looting, and natural disasters. Stewart's work involves extensive travel, building trust with manuscript holders, and training locals to photograph centuries-old texts. HMML's efforts have expanded to include Islamic materials, and despite challenges such as COVID-19, Stewart continues to pursue digitization projects, hoping to foster better understanding between religious communities.

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