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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Actors Horrified as They Learn What Selling Their Faces as AI Actually Means

Selling likenesses for quick cash can lead to severe consequences when used for misleading or unethical promotion.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Video is AI's new frontier and it is so persuasive, we should all be worried | Victoria Turk

OpenAI's Sora marks a significant advancement in AI video generation, but it raises critical concerns about authenticity and the potential for misuse.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

It's not me, it's just my face': the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda

AI-generated propaganda videos can exploit individual's likeness for political purposes, raising concerns over consent and personal safety.
Deepfake technology poses significant threats to personal identity and the integrity of information.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Can you spot these deepfakes? 99.9% can't, claims biometrics firm

Public AI detection skills are alarmingly low, as 99.9% fail to identify deepfakes accurately.
A deepfake quiz has been released to help test individual detection skills amid rising digital fraud.
fromFuturism
3 hours ago
Digital life

Lonely Boomers Are Doomed Now That Scammers Are Using AI Filters to Make Themselves Look Like Beautiful Women

The rise of realtime deepfakes poses a heightened risk of scams targeting both elderly and younger internet users.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

UK startup launches 'world's first' AI deepfake-detecting browser

Surf Security has developed a browser feature that detects AI-generated deepfakes with up to 98% accuracy.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Actors Horrified as They Learn What Selling Their Faces as AI Actually Means

Selling likenesses for quick cash can lead to severe consequences when used for misleading or unethical promotion.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Video is AI's new frontier and it is so persuasive, we should all be worried | Victoria Turk

OpenAI's Sora marks a significant advancement in AI video generation, but it raises critical concerns about authenticity and the potential for misuse.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

It's not me, it's just my face': the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda

AI-generated propaganda videos can exploit individual's likeness for political purposes, raising concerns over consent and personal safety.
Deepfake technology poses significant threats to personal identity and the integrity of information.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Can you spot these deepfakes? 99.9% can't, claims biometrics firm

Public AI detection skills are alarmingly low, as 99.9% fail to identify deepfakes accurately.
A deepfake quiz has been released to help test individual detection skills amid rising digital fraud.
fromFuturism
3 hours ago
Digital life

Lonely Boomers Are Doomed Now That Scammers Are Using AI Filters to Make Themselves Look Like Beautiful Women

The rise of realtime deepfakes poses a heightened risk of scams targeting both elderly and younger internet users.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

UK startup launches 'world's first' AI deepfake-detecting browser

Surf Security has developed a browser feature that detects AI-generated deepfakes with up to 98% accuracy.
more#ai-technology
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

AI-generated 'doctors' are duping TikTok users with fake medical advice - here's how to spot a 'horrifying' fraud

AI-generated characters masquerading as medical experts on TikTok are misleading users with false advice.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 months ago

The Year of the AI Election Wasn't Quite What Everyone Expected

AI-generated content influenced voter perceptions during elections but doesn't fully explain misinformation issues, highlighting existing challenges in media verification.
The effectiveness of AI detection tools is lacking, particularly in under-resourced areas, demonstrating a significant challenge in managing misinformation in elections.
Digital life
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Teens are using AI to create fake nudes of their classmates - as a new form of bullying

AI technology is being misused to create realistic deepfake nude images of teens, leading to severe bullying and privacy violations.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Did artificial intelligence shape the 2024 US election?

Traditional misinformation methods were more effective than AI deepfakes in the 2024 elections.
Legislation emerged in several states to address AI's impact on elections.
Experts warned of AI's potential influence but traditional tactics prevailed.
Artificial intelligence
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Viral video of Keanu Reeves in Severance shows the scary power of Hunyuan AI

Tencent's HunyuanVideo showcases AI's potential to greatly accelerate video synthesis, outperforming traditional VFX techniques.
The technology has powerful implications for both creative industries and ethical concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

AI-generated 'doctors' are duping TikTok users with fake medical advice - here's how to spot a 'horrifying' fraud

AI-generated characters masquerading as medical experts on TikTok are misleading users with false advice.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 months ago

The Year of the AI Election Wasn't Quite What Everyone Expected

AI-generated content influenced voter perceptions during elections but doesn't fully explain misinformation issues, highlighting existing challenges in media verification.
The effectiveness of AI detection tools is lacking, particularly in under-resourced areas, demonstrating a significant challenge in managing misinformation in elections.
Digital life
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Teens are using AI to create fake nudes of their classmates - as a new form of bullying

AI technology is being misused to create realistic deepfake nude images of teens, leading to severe bullying and privacy violations.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Did artificial intelligence shape the 2024 US election?

Traditional misinformation methods were more effective than AI deepfakes in the 2024 elections.
Legislation emerged in several states to address AI's impact on elections.
Experts warned of AI's potential influence but traditional tactics prevailed.
Artificial intelligence
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Viral video of Keanu Reeves in Severance shows the scary power of Hunyuan AI

Tencent's HunyuanVideo showcases AI's potential to greatly accelerate video synthesis, outperforming traditional VFX techniques.
The technology has powerful implications for both creative industries and ethical concerns.
more#ai
#social-engineering
fromThe Hacker News
11 hours ago
Privacy professionals

[Free Webinar] Guide to Securing Your Entire Identity Lifecycle Against AI-Powered Threats

Identity systems face vulnerabilities beyond traditional authentication methods, necessitating comprehensive lifecycle protection.
Attackers increasingly use social engineering and advanced technologies, like deepfakes, to compromise identity systems.
fromHackernoon
4 years ago
Information security

Is the Weakest Link in Cybersecurity Becoming Even Weaker? | HackerNoon

Human error is a critical factor in cybersecurity breaches, with 95% stemming from mistakes.
The emergence of deepfakes exacerbates the risks associated with human vulnerabilities in security.
fromThe Hacker News
11 hours ago
Privacy professionals

[Free Webinar] Guide to Securing Your Entire Identity Lifecycle Against AI-Powered Threats

Identity systems face vulnerabilities beyond traditional authentication methods, necessitating comprehensive lifecycle protection.
Attackers increasingly use social engineering and advanced technologies, like deepfakes, to compromise identity systems.
fromHackernoon
4 years ago
Information security

Is the Weakest Link in Cybersecurity Becoming Even Weaker? | HackerNoon

Human error is a critical factor in cybersecurity breaches, with 95% stemming from mistakes.
The emergence of deepfakes exacerbates the risks associated with human vulnerabilities in security.
more#social-engineering
#legislation
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 day ago

US Congress passes 'Take It Down' revenge porn bill that also covers AI deepfakes

The Take It Down Act aims to criminalize non-consensual sexually exploitative images, including AI-generated deepfakes.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
1 day ago

Congress passes 'Take It Down' Act to fight AI-fueled deepfake pornography

The Take It Down Act mandates tech companies remove nonconsensual intimate content within 48 hours.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral

Scarlett Johansson advocates for AI regulation to combat deepfakes and hate speech, calling it a pressing bipartisan issue for public safety.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Apps that create deepfake nudes should be banned, says online safety group

AI-powered nudifying apps that create non-consensual explicit images, especially of children, must be banned to address growing safety concerns.
UK news
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
1 month ago

Essex reality star targets individuals profiteering from deepfake porn industry

Georgia Harrison's documentary explores deepfakes and advocates for legal actions against image-based sexual abuse following her own traumatic experience.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago

While the Court Fights Over AI and Copyright Continue, Congress and States Focus On Digital Replicas: 2024 in Review

Legislators are prioritizing the protection of celebrity personas amid concerns surrounding generative AI and deepfakes.
The broad definitions in recent legislative proposals could have far-reaching implications for digital content and creators.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 day ago

US Congress passes 'Take It Down' revenge porn bill that also covers AI deepfakes

The Take It Down Act aims to criminalize non-consensual sexually exploitative images, including AI-generated deepfakes.
Privacy technologies
fromMashable
1 day ago

Congress passes 'Take It Down' Act to fight AI-fueled deepfake pornography

The Take It Down Act mandates tech companies remove nonconsensual intimate content within 48 hours.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral

Scarlett Johansson advocates for AI regulation to combat deepfakes and hate speech, calling it a pressing bipartisan issue for public safety.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Apps that create deepfake nudes should be banned, says online safety group

AI-powered nudifying apps that create non-consensual explicit images, especially of children, must be banned to address growing safety concerns.
UK news
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
1 month ago

Essex reality star targets individuals profiteering from deepfake porn industry

Georgia Harrison's documentary explores deepfakes and advocates for legal actions against image-based sexual abuse following her own traumatic experience.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago

While the Court Fights Over AI and Copyright Continue, Congress and States Focus On Digital Replicas: 2024 in Review

Legislators are prioritizing the protection of celebrity personas amid concerns surrounding generative AI and deepfakes.
The broad definitions in recent legislative proposals could have far-reaching implications for digital content and creators.
more#legislation
#take-it-down-act
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Take It Down Act heads to Trump's desk

The Take It Down Act raises concerns about online speech and potential misuse against dissenting content.
Legislation aims to combat the growing issue of nonconsensual sexual images, including deepfakes.
Critics warn of the ramifications this law may have on free expression online.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Privacy technologies

House Passes Bill to Ban Sharing of Revenge Porn, Sending It to Trump

The Take It Down Act targets the sharing of explicit images without consent, including deepfakes.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Take It Down Act heads to Trump's desk

The Take It Down Act raises concerns about online speech and potential misuse against dissenting content.
Legislation aims to combat the growing issue of nonconsensual sexual images, including deepfakes.
Critics warn of the ramifications this law may have on free expression online.
more#take-it-down-act
#media-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

AI is a Dangerous Weapon in the Age of Misinformation | HackerNoon

AI's ability to generate misinformation, particularly deepfakes, poses significant risks, as highlighted by calls for regulation following harmful incidents.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

AI is a Dangerous Weapon in the Age of Misinformation | HackerNoon

AI's ability to generate misinformation, particularly deepfakes, poses significant risks, as highlighted by calls for regulation following harmful incidents.
more#media-ethics
#intellectual-property
more#intellectual-property
#mental-health
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Stories We Can't Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips

The devastating effects of non-consensual deepfakes highlighted by Breeze Liu's story expose urgent privacy and safety issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Would love to see her faked': the dark world of sexual deepfakes - and the women fighting back

Online harassment is escalating with the creation and distribution of synthetic sexually explicit images, deeply impacting victims' lives.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Stories We Can't Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips

The devastating effects of non-consensual deepfakes highlighted by Breeze Liu's story expose urgent privacy and safety issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Would love to see her faked': the dark world of sexual deepfakes - and the women fighting back

Online harassment is escalating with the creation and distribution of synthetic sexually explicit images, deeply impacting victims' lives.
more#mental-health
#fraud
fromTechRepublic
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

5 Emerging AI Threats Australian Cyber Pros Must Watch in 2025

AI will significantly impact the volume and sophistication of cyberattacks by 2025, targeting organizations widely across various sectors.
fromTechRepublic
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

5 Emerging AI Threats Australian Cyber Pros Must Watch in 2025

AI will significantly impact the volume and sophistication of cyberattacks by 2025, targeting organizations widely across various sectors.
more#fraud
#misinformation
Artificial intelligence
fromBulletin of the Atomic Scientists
6 months ago

AI misinformation detectors can't save us from tyranny-at least not yet

AI technologies are emerging as potential solutions to combat online misinformation, especially deepfakes.
While promising, users should approach these technological solutions with caution due to their new and largely untested nature.
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

LinkedIn Is Verifying Users Free, Sees Fewer Fake Recruiters | Entrepreneur

LinkedIn aims to combat misinformation by verifying users; they've verified 55 million since launching the service in April 2023, a substantial investment.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stanford professor paid $600/hr for expertise accused of using ChatGPT

Jeff Hancock, a misinformation expert, mistakenly cited nonexistent research in a court declaration, undermining his credibility.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Stanford professor likely used AI chatbot like ChatGPT for court submission, lawyers claim

Stanford professor Jeff Hancock allegedly cited a non-existent study in a court declaration, raising questions about his credibility as an expert witness.
Artificial intelligence
fromBulletin of the Atomic Scientists
6 months ago

AI misinformation detectors can't save us from tyranny-at least not yet

AI technologies are emerging as potential solutions to combat online misinformation, especially deepfakes.
While promising, users should approach these technological solutions with caution due to their new and largely untested nature.
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

LinkedIn Is Verifying Users Free, Sees Fewer Fake Recruiters | Entrepreneur

LinkedIn aims to combat misinformation by verifying users; they've verified 55 million since launching the service in April 2023, a substantial investment.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stanford professor paid $600/hr for expertise accused of using ChatGPT

Jeff Hancock, a misinformation expert, mistakenly cited nonexistent research in a court declaration, undermining his credibility.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Stanford professor likely used AI chatbot like ChatGPT for court submission, lawyers claim

Stanford professor Jeff Hancock allegedly cited a non-existent study in a court declaration, raising questions about his credibility as an expert witness.
more#misinformation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Ministers to crack down on deepfakes and sharing of illicit intimate images

The UK government will criminalize sexually explicit deepfake images, imposing up to two years in prison for offenders.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Are You at Risk of Being Scammed by Deepfakes? Find Out on The Advocates!

Discussion on recognizing deepfakes and the risks of scams is crucial for public awareness.
The bond between rescuers and rescuees in animal adoption can have profound impacts.
Urban agriculture is becoming a feasible solution for sustainability in urban spaces.
Identifying workplace burnout can lead to better job satisfaction and personal fulfillment.
#election-security
California
fromSacramento Bee
6 months ago

Judge temporarily blocks new California election deepfake law, citing First Amendment

California's law against election-related deepfakes faces First Amendment challenges, highlighting tensions between free speech and electoral integrity.
fromPoynter
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Not the AI election': Why artificial intelligence did not define the 2024 campaign - Poynter

The FCC banned AI-generated voices in robocalls to curb misinformation in the electoral process.
California
fromSacramento Bee
6 months ago

Judge temporarily blocks new California election deepfake law, citing First Amendment

California's law against election-related deepfakes faces First Amendment challenges, highlighting tensions between free speech and electoral integrity.
fromPoynter
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Not the AI election': Why artificial intelligence did not define the 2024 campaign - Poynter

The FCC banned AI-generated voices in robocalls to curb misinformation in the electoral process.
more#election-security
fromPCMAG
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

YouTube to Let Actors, Athletes Hunt for Deepfakes of Themselves on the Platform

YouTube partners with CAA to test AI tools for identifying and removing deepfake videos, aiming to enhance control for artists and creators.
#disinformation
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Information security

FBI warns voters about inauthentic videos relating to election security

The FBI is combating false election-related videos to preserve election integrity and public trust ahead of the presidential election.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tim Walz is the victim of a disturbing deepfake campaign & Russia is likely behind it - LGBTQ Nation

Kremlin-backed Storm-1516 is behind a disinformation campaign targeting Tim Walz with deepfake allegations.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Information security

FBI warns voters about inauthentic videos relating to election security

The FBI is combating false election-related videos to preserve election integrity and public trust ahead of the presidential election.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tim Walz is the victim of a disturbing deepfake campaign & Russia is likely behind it - LGBTQ Nation

Kremlin-backed Storm-1516 is behind a disinformation campaign targeting Tim Walz with deepfake allegations.
more#disinformation
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Human Misuse Will Make Artificial Intelligence More Dangerous

Predictions for AGI emergence may be overly optimistic; true risks stem from human misuse of current AI technologies.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI child sexual abuse images are spreading. Here's how the DOJ is responding

Law enforcement is increasingly addressing the rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery to prevent exploitation and ensure the prosecution of offenders.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

New 2025 California laws: Artificial intelligence, octopuses, cannabis cafes and more

California is implementing new laws to address the implications of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the creation of deepfakes and digital likeness rights.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Human Misuse Will Make Artificial Intelligence More Dangerous

Predictions for AGI emergence may be overly optimistic; true risks stem from human misuse of current AI technologies.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI child sexual abuse images are spreading. Here's how the DOJ is responding

Law enforcement is increasingly addressing the rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery to prevent exploitation and ensure the prosecution of offenders.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

New 2025 California laws: Artificial intelligence, octopuses, cannabis cafes and more

California is implementing new laws to address the implications of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the creation of deepfakes and digital likeness rights.
more#artificial-intelligence
#ai-ethics
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

ChatGPT denied 250,000 requests to generate deepfake images of candidates in the month before the election

OpenAI actively rejected numerous requests for generating deepfake images of election candidates to prevent misinformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Lawyer Submits Anti-AI Document That Appears to Have Been Created Using AI

A lawyer advocating against deepfakes has been accused of using AI to fabricate evidence, highlighting the irony in technology's role in legal deception.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

ChatGPT denied 250,000 requests to generate deepfake images of candidates in the month before the election

OpenAI actively rejected numerous requests for generating deepfake images of election candidates to prevent misinformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Lawyer Submits Anti-AI Document That Appears to Have Been Created Using AI

A lawyer advocating against deepfakes has been accused of using AI to fabricate evidence, highlighting the irony in technology's role in legal deception.
more#ai-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Midjourney plans to let anyone on the web edit images with AI | TechCrunch

Midjourney's new editing tool raises concerns over copyright infringement and the potential for deepfakes and misinformation.
#first-amendment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Law

Federal judge blocks new California law cracking down on election deepfakes

California's law on election deepfakes paused over First Amendment concerns, highlighting risks of unjustly stifling free speech.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Judge blocks new California law barring distribution of election-related AI deepfakes

California's attempt to regulate AI deepfakes in elections via AB 2839 is halted by a judge before its enforcement.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Law

Federal judge blocks new California law cracking down on election deepfakes

California's law on election deepfakes paused over First Amendment concerns, highlighting risks of unjustly stifling free speech.
fromEngadget
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Judge blocks new California law barring distribution of election-related AI deepfakes

California's attempt to regulate AI deepfakes in elections via AB 2839 is halted by a judge before its enforcement.
more#first-amendment
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago

Here is what's illegal under California's 9 (and counting) new AI laws | TechCrunch

California is addressing AI-related issues with new legislation, including laws on AI robocalls, deepfake nudes, and content transparency.
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