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#child-safety
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 days ago

UK regulator wants to ban apps that can make deepfake nude images of children

The UK's Children's Commissioner advocates for banning AI deepfake apps that create explicit images of children, amid rising concerns over their usage.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 days ago

UK regulator wants to ban apps that can make deepfake nude images of children

The UK's Children's Commissioner advocates for banning AI deepfake apps that create explicit images of children, amid rising concerns over their usage.
more#child-safety
#ai-ethics
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
8 months ago

San Francisco sues AI websites that make nude deepfakes of women and girls

A California lawsuit targets harmful AI-generated deepfake apps exploiting women and girls, aiming to set a precedent against nonconsensual pornography.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
11 months ago

Who owns your voice? Scarlett Johansson OpenAI complaint raises questions

The use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) raises questions about existing laws' ability to protect a person's appearance and voice.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Commissioner calls for ban on apps that make deepfake nude images of children

AI nudification apps creating deepfake images of children should be banned to protect them from potential exploitation and fears surrounding their misuse.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Harmful "nudify" websites used Google, Apple, and Discord sign-on systems

Major tech companies' sign-in systems facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites that exploit individuals' images without consent.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
8 months ago

San Francisco sues AI websites that make nude deepfakes of women and girls

A California lawsuit targets harmful AI-generated deepfake apps exploiting women and girls, aiming to set a precedent against nonconsensual pornography.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
11 months ago

Who owns your voice? Scarlett Johansson OpenAI complaint raises questions

The use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) raises questions about existing laws' ability to protect a person's appearance and voice.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Commissioner calls for ban on apps that make deepfake nude images of children

AI nudification apps creating deepfake images of children should be banned to protect them from potential exploitation and fears surrounding their misuse.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Harmful "nudify" websites used Google, Apple, and Discord sign-on systems

Major tech companies' sign-in systems facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites that exploit individuals' images without consent.
more#ai-ethics
#cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

AI Can Outsmart You, and Cybercriminals Know It | HackerNoon

Cybersecurity and AI both face adversaries that exploit system vulnerabilities.
Organizations must strengthen defenses against evolving AI-driven cyber threats.
Artificial intelligence
fromAcm
2 weeks ago

AI and Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals utilize AI for sophisticated phishing attacks, while AI companies face insecurities that could be exploited by both attackers and competitors.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 month ago

4 expert security tips for navigating AI-powered cyber threats

Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to enhance the precision and effectiveness of their attacks, emphasizing the urgent need for robust security measures.
fromThe Hacker News
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Eliminating AI Deepfake Threats: Is Your Identity Security AI-Proof?

AI-powered fraud is a significant and active threat across industries, necessitating advanced cybersecurity solutions.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

The AI Arms Race in Cybersecurity: Trust Nothing, Verify Everything | HackerNoon

The increasing sophistication of cybercrime, especially through AI, raises significant challenges for cybersecurity professionals.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

AI Can Outsmart You, and Cybercriminals Know It | HackerNoon

Cybersecurity and AI both face adversaries that exploit system vulnerabilities.
Organizations must strengthen defenses against evolving AI-driven cyber threats.
Artificial intelligence
fromAcm
2 weeks ago

AI and Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals utilize AI for sophisticated phishing attacks, while AI companies face insecurities that could be exploited by both attackers and competitors.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 month ago

4 expert security tips for navigating AI-powered cyber threats

Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to enhance the precision and effectiveness of their attacks, emphasizing the urgent need for robust security measures.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

The AI Arms Race in Cybersecurity: Trust Nothing, Verify Everything | HackerNoon

The increasing sophistication of cybercrime, especially through AI, raises significant challenges for cybersecurity professionals.
more#cybersecurity
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Can deepfakes ever be a force for good? From entertainment to ethics - and how they shaped a new ITV documentary

Deepfake technology, while controversial, has positive applications in entertainment, healthcare, and education.
#startup-funding
fromSilicon Canals
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Milan-based IdentifAI bags 2.2M - Silicon Canals

IdentifAI raises €2.2M to combat deepfakes and enhance technologies identifying AI-generated content.
fromSilicon Canals
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Milan-based IdentifAI bags 2.2M - Silicon Canals

IdentifAI raises €2.2M to combat deepfakes and enhance technologies identifying AI-generated content.
more#startup-funding
#scams
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Deepfake scammers are hijacking TikTok's wellness craze to sell dubious health products

Scammers are increasingly using deepfake technology on TikTok to create fake influencers and misleading narratives to sell wellness products.
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The unspoken rule of conversation that explains why AI chatbots feel so human

Generative AI creates believable interactions that can lead to significant deception, as shown by a $25 million scam in Hong Kong.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

How con artists are using AI voice cloning to upgrade the grandparent scam | CBC News

Fraudsters are increasingly using voice cloning technology to execute convincing scams targeting seniors.
The 'emergency' scam targets grandparents, exploiting their affection for grandchildren to extort money.
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Stat(s) Of The Week: AI Can Perpetuate And Prevent Scams

AI-powered deepfake technology poses an existential threat to businesses, yet its application can lead to lower cyber insurance costs.
Data science
fromFlowingData
8 months ago

Deepfake Elon Musk to scam people out of their savings

Scammers are increasingly utilizing deepfake technology to impersonate public figures and defraud individuals out of their savings.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Meta combats celebrity scam ads with face recognition tech

Meta is enhancing its ad review process with facial recognition technology to combat celebrity impersonation scams.
The introduction of facial recognition aims to tackle increasingly sophisticated scams involving deepfake technology.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Deepfake scammers are hijacking TikTok's wellness craze to sell dubious health products

Scammers are increasingly using deepfake technology on TikTok to create fake influencers and misleading narratives to sell wellness products.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

How con artists are using AI voice cloning to upgrade the grandparent scam | CBC News

Fraudsters are increasingly using voice cloning technology to execute convincing scams targeting seniors.
The 'emergency' scam targets grandparents, exploiting their affection for grandchildren to extort money.
Data science
fromFlowingData
8 months ago

Deepfake Elon Musk to scam people out of their savings

Scammers are increasingly utilizing deepfake technology to impersonate public figures and defraud individuals out of their savings.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meta combats celebrity scam ads with face recognition tech

Meta is enhancing its ad review process with facial recognition technology to combat celebrity impersonation scams.
The introduction of facial recognition aims to tackle increasingly sophisticated scams involving deepfake technology.
more#scams
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Tuesday Morning Topline: Giants Sell Stake In Team to Private Equity Firm

A DUI crash in Napa tragically killed two children, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving.
The San Francisco Giants sold a stake to fund enhancements to Oracle Park and support development.
#enterprise-security
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Navigating AI-powered cyber threats in 2025: 4 expert security tips for businesses

Cybercriminals leverage AI to enhance the precision and effectiveness of cyberattacks, making security strategies more critical than ever.
fromSecuritymagazine
6 months ago
Information security

The deepfake dilemma: The importance of deepfake awareness training

Deepfakes represent a serious and emerging threat to enterprise security, necessitating awareness training to mitigate risks. Their realistic nature can easily mislead individuals.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Navigating AI-powered cyber threats in 2025: 4 expert security tips for businesses

Cybercriminals leverage AI to enhance the precision and effectiveness of cyberattacks, making security strategies more critical than ever.
fromSecuritymagazine
6 months ago
Information security

The deepfake dilemma: The importance of deepfake awareness training

Deepfakes represent a serious and emerging threat to enterprise security, necessitating awareness training to mitigate risks. Their realistic nature can easily mislead individuals.
more#enterprise-security
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromVanity Fair
7 months ago

Dizzying Deepfakes and Personalized Propaganda: Welcome to the AI Election

AI-generated content is making it difficult to distinguish between reality and fabrication, raising trust issues in the information we consume.
Artificial intelligence
fromVanity Fair
7 months ago

Dizzying Deepfakes and Personalized Propaganda: Welcome to the AI Election

AI-generated content is making it difficult to distinguish between reality and fabrication, raising trust issues in the information we consume.
more#ai
#cybersecurity-threats
Left-wing politics
fromThe Verge
7 months ago

A deepfake caller pretending to be a Ukrainian official almost tricked a US Senator

Deepfake technology poses significant risks to political communication, exemplified by a security incident involving Sen. Cardin and a fake Ukrainian official.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Top 5 AI-Powered Social Engineering Attacks

AI is enhancing social engineering tactics by targeting human vulnerabilities on a larger scale.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Verge
7 months ago

A deepfake caller pretending to be a Ukrainian official almost tricked a US Senator

Deepfake technology poses significant risks to political communication, exemplified by a security incident involving Sen. Cardin and a fake Ukrainian official.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Top 5 AI-Powered Social Engineering Attacks

AI is enhancing social engineering tactics by targeting human vulnerabilities on a larger scale.
more#cybersecurity-threats
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Survivors let down' by Government as it rejects proposals to ban deepfake abuse

The Independent emphasizes the crucial role of on-the-ground reporting in addressing major societal issues and the need for public support to sustain quality journalism.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Survivors criticise Channel 4 over Vicky Pattison deepfake sex tape

The Independent emphasizes the importance of providing unrestricted access to journalism that covers critical social issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Survivors let down' by Government as it rejects proposals to ban deepfake abuse

The Independent emphasizes the crucial role of on-the-ground reporting in addressing major societal issues and the need for public support to sustain quality journalism.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Survivors criticise Channel 4 over Vicky Pattison deepfake sex tape

The Independent emphasizes the importance of providing unrestricted access to journalism that covers critical social issues.
more#reproductive-rights
#misinformation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dispiriting': factchecker reacts to Meta's move to scrap role

Meta's decision to eliminate fact-checkers in the US may escalate the spread of misinformation under the guise of promoting free speech.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Misinformation researcher admits ChatGPT added fake details to his court filing

AI can assist in legal documentation but risks generating misleading citations.
Expert opinion on AI's misinformation impact may still hold validity despite errors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dispiriting': factchecker reacts to Meta's move to scrap role

Meta's decision to eliminate fact-checkers in the US may escalate the spread of misinformation under the guise of promoting free speech.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Misinformation researcher admits ChatGPT added fake details to his court filing

AI can assist in legal documentation but risks generating misleading citations.
Expert opinion on AI's misinformation impact may still hold validity despite errors.
more#misinformation
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

Brooklyn DA cracks down on crypto scams targeting Russian community * Brooklyn Paper

The DA's effort aims to combat cryptocurrency scams targeting the Russian-speaking community in Brooklyn.
Over 1,200 individuals were alerted about potential fraudulent activities related to cryptocurrency investments.
#ai-generated-content
Artificial intelligence
fromRolling Out
4 months ago

Instagram boss warns of rise in fake AI-generated content

Consumers must discern the origin of content as AI-generated material rises.
Source credibility is critical for verifying information in the digital age.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

ForceField helps detect deepfakes and digital deception by verifying source data | TechCrunch

ForceField's technology aims to combat deepfakes by providing real-time content authentication through its API, MARQ.
Artificial intelligence
fromRolling Out
4 months ago

Instagram boss warns of rise in fake AI-generated content

Consumers must discern the origin of content as AI-generated material rises.
Source credibility is critical for verifying information in the digital age.
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

ForceField helps detect deepfakes and digital deception by verifying source data | TechCrunch

ForceField's technology aims to combat deepfakes by providing real-time content authentication through its API, MARQ.
more#ai-generated-content
Miscellaneous
fromBig Think
4 months ago

How emotional intelligence is the best defence against GenAI threats

AI-generated scams, like the one experienced by Jane, exploit emotional vulnerabilities, creating significant risks for both individuals and businesses.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

An anti-deepfake declaration may have been written by AI

AI-generated texts may be impacting legal documents, raising concerns about credibility and accuracy in the context of election laws.
#ai-regulation
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
5 months ago

X sues California over deceptive AI-made election content ban

Elon Musk's X is suing California over a law aimed at combating AI-generated election misinformation, citing concerns over free speech.
fromAustralian Financial Review
8 months ago
San Francisco Giants

We can't control deepfakes, tech giants say

Big tech companies advocate for government regulation to control AI-generated deepfakes, stating current methods are inadequate.
fromVulture
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Real-Life FKA Twigs Developing a Deep-Fake FKA Twigs

FKA Twigs advocates for AI regulation to protect artists' identities and intellectual property.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
5 months ago

X sues California over deceptive AI-made election content ban

Elon Musk's X is suing California over a law aimed at combating AI-generated election misinformation, citing concerns over free speech.
fromAustralian Financial Review
8 months ago
San Francisco Giants

We can't control deepfakes, tech giants say

Big tech companies advocate for government regulation to control AI-generated deepfakes, stating current methods are inadequate.
fromVulture
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Real-Life FKA Twigs Developing a Deep-Fake FKA Twigs

FKA Twigs advocates for AI regulation to protect artists' identities and intellectual property.
more#ai-regulation
#disinformation
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation experts

Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
Toronto

Deepfakes, influencers will change dynamic of next election, experts say | CBC News

Artificial intelligence and deepfake technology pose significant threats to the integrity of upcoming federal elections.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The deepfake threat to CEOs

Deepfakes pose a serious threat to electoral integrity and corporate reputation, particularly with foreign disinformation efforts escalating.
Legal risks from deepfakes are increasing, affecting both high-profile individuals and large corporations.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation experts

Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
Toronto

Deepfakes, influencers will change dynamic of next election, experts say | CBC News

Artificial intelligence and deepfake technology pose significant threats to the integrity of upcoming federal elections.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The deepfake threat to CEOs

Deepfakes pose a serious threat to electoral integrity and corporate reputation, particularly with foreign disinformation efforts escalating.
Legal risks from deepfakes are increasing, affecting both high-profile individuals and large corporations.
more#disinformation
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Teens and Deepfake Nudes: Digital Bullying's New Frontier

Accessible deepfake apps pose serious risks, allowing easy creation of damaging explicit images, primarily among teenagers as pranks.
Victims face profound emotional consequences, including shame and anxiety, necessitating parental guidance and open dialogue about online behavior.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

The clever tech powering a wave of pig-butchering scams

Pig-butchering scams are becoming more sophisticated and costlier due to advanced technology such as deepfakes and satellite internet.
fromEngadget
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

FCC fines political consultant $6 million for deepfake robocalls

Kramer is fined $6 million by the FCC for misleading robocalls using deepfake AI technology during the New Hampshire primaries.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
8 months ago

Harmful 'Nudify' Websites Used Google, Apple, and Discord Sign-On Systems

Major tech companies inadvertently facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites by enabling easy sign-ups through their sign-in infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
8 months ago

How deepfakes are radically shifting the creator landscape

Deepfake technology and AI pose significant challenges to media integrity, prompting new approaches for content verification, especially in the context of upcoming elections.
France politics
fromQueerty
8 months ago

No, that video of Emmanuel Macron kissing another man is NOT REAL (but it is still kinda hot) - Queerty

The video circulating of France's President Macron making out with a male friend is an AI-generated deepfake clip, not real.
fromFuturism
9 months ago
Business

Ferrari Exec Suspects Call From CEO Is Deepfaked, Asks Question Only He Would Know the Answer To

Scammers targeting Ferrari executives were thwarted by simple security measures and vigilance.
fromComputerWeekly.com
11 months ago
Europe politics

Parliamentarians warn of UK election threat from Russia, China and North Korea | Computer Weekly

Foreign interference from hostile states, particularly through cyber-attacks, is a significant concern for the upcoming general election in the UK.
fromWIRED
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Indian Voters Are Being Bombarded With Millions of Deepfakes. Political Candidates Approve

Deepfake technology is being used by Indian politicians for voter outreach, posing challenges in maintaining authenticity and trust in democracy.
fromTechCrunch
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Hollywood agency CAA aims to help stars manage their own AI likenesses | TechCrunch

CAA is paving the way in AI protection for celebrities by creating a virtual media storage system to safeguard digital assets and combat deepfake technology.
fromAxios
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Warren Buffett warns of AI risks

Warren Buffett likens AI rise to nuclear weapons development, highlighting potential risks and uncertainties.
fromITPro
11 months ago
Information security

Preventing deepfake attacks: How businesses can stay protected

Deepfake technology is increasingly used in fraudulent activities, posing a significant threat to businesses.
fromBrooklynVegan
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

FKA twigs creating deepfake to interact with fans

The use of AI-powered clones in the music industry is expanding beyond Grimes, with FKA Twigs developing a deepfake version of herself for fan engagement.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Education

School Employee Arrested After Racist Deepfake Recording of Principal Spreads

The misuse of artificial intelligence, like deepfake technology, poses serious threats within educational institutions.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Biden's deepfake dodge to keep Hur interview secret reveals his war on truth

Voter manipulation through deepfake technology poses a significant threat to political narratives and investigations.
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