#deepfake
#deepfake

Artificial intelligence

Meta's AI Bots Run Counter to the Value of Social Media

AI technology enables brands to create deepfake avatars for e-commerce, allowing human streamers to be cloned for continuous operation at low costs. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Media industry

Presenter Sharon Tobin used in latest 'deepfake' scam as RTE acknowledges 'growing challenge'

The rise of deepfake technology challenges the conventional belief in visual authenticity. [ more ]

sfist.com

San Francisco

SF City Attorney Sues the Websites That Are Cranking Out AI Deepfake Pornography

David Chiu sues 16 AI deepfake websites for generating nonconsensual nude images, highlighting a growing issue of digital privacy violations.

Deepfake technology is misused for creating nonconsensual pornographic images of both adults and minors. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe politics

Fact check: How to spot fake news ahead of EU elections DW 05/12/2024

Fake accounts using AI technology to create deepfake videos of Marine Le Pen's nieces to promote her party on TikTok were quickly exposed in French media. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

4 days ago

Miscellaneous

The far right spreads fake AI-generated video falsely claiming Tim Walz molested a gay student - LGBTQ Nation

A viral video alleging sexual assault against Gov. Tim Walz was revealed as an AI-generated deepfake, highlighting concerns over misinformation and deepfake technology. [ more ]

New York Post

1 week ago

Miscellaneous

'Nudify' bots to create naked AI images in seconds rampant on Telegram: 'Nightmarish scenario'

AI chatbots on Telegram are generating explicit images of real individuals, raising major ethical concerns.

The accessibility of AI tools risks devastating consequences for women and young girls. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Artificial intelligence

Meta's AI Bots Run Counter to the Value of Social Media

AI technology enables brands to create deepfake avatars for e-commerce, allowing human streamers to be cloned for continuous operation at low costs. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Media industry

Presenter Sharon Tobin used in latest 'deepfake' scam as RTE acknowledges 'growing challenge'

The rise of deepfake technology challenges the conventional belief in visual authenticity. [ more ]

sfist.com

San Francisco

SF City Attorney Sues the Websites That Are Cranking Out AI Deepfake Pornography

David Chiu sues 16 AI deepfake websites for generating nonconsensual nude images, highlighting a growing issue of digital privacy violations.

Deepfake technology is misused for creating nonconsensual pornographic images of both adults and minors. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe politics

Fact check: How to spot fake news ahead of EU elections DW 05/12/2024

Fake accounts using AI technology to create deepfake videos of Marine Le Pen's nieces to promote her party on TikTok were quickly exposed in French media. [ more ]

moreai-technology

#disinformation

Theregister

Miscellaneous

China's Spamouflage trolls US Sen. Marco Rubio

China's Spamouflage disinformation team targets US Senator Marco Rubio with fake news and deepfakes to influence public perception ahead of elections. [ more ]

WIRED

Miscellaneous

Russian Propaganda Unit Appears to Be Behind Spread of False Tim Walz Sexual Abuse Claims

Russia's Storm-1516 campaign employs deepfake videos as part of a larger disinformation strategy to manipulate social media narratives. [ more ]

POLITICO

Artificial intelligence

Spot the deepfake: The AI tools undermining our own eyes and ears

Affordable and accessible generative AI tools contribute to the spread of false content on social media. [ more ]

WIRED

Artificial intelligence

The Biden Deepfake Robocall Is Only the Beginning

An uncanny deepfake audio impersonating President Joe Biden was used in a robocall during the New Hampshire primary.

The incident has raised concerns about the role of generative AI in spreading disinformation. [ more ]

Bloomberg.com

Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman, Bill Gates Weigh AI Risks in Big Election Year

Leaders at the World Economic Forum are discussing the impact of ChatGPT on democracies and the regulation of AI in government.

There is debate about the likelihood of major disruption to elections due to artificial intelligence. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Artificial intelligence

State Legislators, Wary of Deceptive Election Ads, Tighten A.I. Rules

State lawmakers are drafting bills to regulate deepfake political ads generated by artificial intelligence.

The goal is to prevent the spread of false or misleading information in political campaigns and elections. [ more ]

Theregister

Miscellaneous

China's Spamouflage trolls US Sen. Marco Rubio

China's Spamouflage disinformation team targets US Senator Marco Rubio with fake news and deepfakes to influence public perception ahead of elections. [ more ]

WIRED

Miscellaneous

Russian Propaganda Unit Appears to Be Behind Spread of False Tim Walz Sexual Abuse Claims

Russia's Storm-1516 campaign employs deepfake videos as part of a larger disinformation strategy to manipulate social media narratives. [ more ]

POLITICO

Artificial intelligence

Spot the deepfake: The AI tools undermining our own eyes and ears

Affordable and accessible generative AI tools contribute to the spread of false content on social media. [ more ]

WIRED

Artificial intelligence

The Biden Deepfake Robocall Is Only the Beginning

An uncanny deepfake audio impersonating President Joe Biden was used in a robocall during the New Hampshire primary.

The incident has raised concerns about the role of generative AI in spreading disinformation. [ more ]

Bloomberg.com

Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman, Bill Gates Weigh AI Risks in Big Election Year

Leaders at the World Economic Forum are discussing the impact of ChatGPT on democracies and the regulation of AI in government.

There is debate about the likelihood of major disruption to elections due to artificial intelligence. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Artificial intelligence

State Legislators, Wary of Deceptive Election Ads, Tighten A.I. Rules

State lawmakers are drafting bills to regulate deepfake political ads generated by artificial intelligence.

The goal is to prevent the spread of false or misleading information in political campaigns and elections. [ more ]

moredisinformation

#election-integrity

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign ads

California's law aiming to restrict deepfake content in political ads faced a temporary injunction, emphasizing the conflict between election integrity and free speech rights. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Privacy professionals

Telco to pay $1M fine for fake Biden robocalls that told people not to vote

Lingo Telecom fined $1 million for transmitting deepfake robocalls to discourage voting in New Hampshire, emphasizing stricter compliance rules. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign ads

California's law aiming to restrict deepfake content in political ads faced a temporary injunction, emphasizing the conflict between election integrity and free speech rights. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Privacy professionals

Telco to pay $1M fine for fake Biden robocalls that told people not to vote

Lingo Telecom fined $1 million for transmitting deepfake robocalls to discourage voting in New Hampshire, emphasizing stricter compliance rules. [ more ]

moreelection-integrity

#cybersecurity

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Russian Hackers Are Using Fake AI "Nudify" Sites to Steal Data

The notorious hacker group Fin7 has resurfaced through AI deepfake scam sites, exploiting victims for personal information. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Information security

US senator targeted by deepfake caller posing as Ukrainian diplomat

Deepfake actors pose serious risks for election security through sophisticated impersonations, as demonstrated by a recent incident targeting Senator Ben Cardin. [ more ]

WIRED

Information security

Taylor Swift Concert Terror Plot Was Thwarted by Key CIA Tip

Pavel Durov was detained in France for failing to moderate illegal content on Telegram. [ more ]

ITPro

Information security

Deepfake attacks are prompting drastic security changes at enterprises

UK companies are responding to the growing threat of deepfake attacks with response plans and biometric authentication measures. [ more ]

Graham Cluley

Information security

Smashing Security podcast #372: The fake deepfake, and Estate insecurity

Discussion on cybersecurity incidents and privacy concerns in the latest "Smashing Security" podcast. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Artificial intelligence

CEO of world's biggest ad firm targeted by deepfake scam

The head of WPP was targeted in a deepfake scam utilizing AI voice clone, exposing the rise of corporate deepfake attacks and the need for vigilance in virtual meetings. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Russian Hackers Are Using Fake AI "Nudify" Sites to Steal Data

The notorious hacker group Fin7 has resurfaced through AI deepfake scam sites, exploiting victims for personal information. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Information security

US senator targeted by deepfake caller posing as Ukrainian diplomat

Deepfake actors pose serious risks for election security through sophisticated impersonations, as demonstrated by a recent incident targeting Senator Ben Cardin. [ more ]

WIRED

Information security

Taylor Swift Concert Terror Plot Was Thwarted by Key CIA Tip

Pavel Durov was detained in France for failing to moderate illegal content on Telegram. [ more ]

ITPro

Information security

Deepfake attacks are prompting drastic security changes at enterprises

UK companies are responding to the growing threat of deepfake attacks with response plans and biometric authentication measures. [ more ]

Graham Cluley

Information security

Smashing Security podcast #372: The fake deepfake, and Estate insecurity

Discussion on cybersecurity incidents and privacy concerns in the latest "Smashing Security" podcast. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Artificial intelligence

CEO of world's biggest ad firm targeted by deepfake scam

The head of WPP was targeted in a deepfake scam utilizing AI voice clone, exposing the rise of corporate deepfake attacks and the need for vigilance in virtual meetings. [ more ]

morecybersecurity

#fcc

Engadget

4 weeks ago

Wearables

The Morning After: A $6 million fine for robocalls from fake Biden

FCC fines political consultant Steve Kramer $6 million for using deepfake AI in misleading robocalls.

Kramer faces additional criminal charges for voter suppression and impersonation.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra with a focus on enhanced software features and improved hardware. [ more ]

The Verge

Privacy professionals

Telecom involved in Biden deepfake robocall fined $1 million

Lingo Telecom agrees to pay $1 million to the FCC for transmitting a deepfake robocall of President Biden. Compliance with caller ID rules is mandated. [ more ]

Engadget

4 weeks ago

Wearables

The Morning After: A $6 million fine for robocalls from fake Biden

FCC fines political consultant Steve Kramer $6 million for using deepfake AI in misleading robocalls.

Kramer faces additional criminal charges for voter suppression and impersonation.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra with a focus on enhanced software features and improved hardware. [ more ]

The Verge

Privacy professionals

Telecom involved in Biden deepfake robocall fined $1 million

Lingo Telecom agrees to pay $1 million to the FCC for transmitting a deepfake robocall of President Biden. Compliance with caller ID rules is mandated. [ more ]

morefcc

#misinformation

Entrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

Taylor Swift Calls Out Dangers of AI, Endorses Kamala Harris | Entrepreneur

Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris while condemning AI misinformation, showcasing her commitment to truthful dialogue amidst rising deepfake concerns. [ more ]

New York Post

Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot goes viral with mind-blowing deepfakes of Trump, Taylor Swift

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot is generating controversial and often disturbing deepfake images, raising concerns over its potential for misinformation and harm. [ more ]

Poynter

Medicine

Deepfake video falsely pitches dietary supplement "created with Pfizer" as diabetes remedy - Poynter

Posts claiming to help avoid health scams on Facebook may be scams themselves, like the deepfake video warning about Dr. Oz's scams. [ more ]

US News & World Report

EU data protection

Europe Asks Google, Facebook, TikTok and Other Platforms How They're Reducing Generative AI Risks

EU regulators request info on tech companies' handling of generative AI risks like deepfakes under new regulations.

Commission raises concerns about generative AI risks including false information and automated manipulation. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France politics

Truth or Fake - Deepfake of FRANCE 24 journalist continues to be shared on social media

FRANCE 24 has been a victim of a deepfake video spreading false information about the French President Emmanuel Macron.

The use of deepfake technology is on the rise, posing a threat to media organizations and public figures. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

London politics

Fake audio clips nearly caused serious disorder', says Sadiq Khan

London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns about the danger of deepfake audio clips causing disorder

Khan calls for updated legislation to address the issue of fake or manipulated material spreading on social media [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

Taylor Swift Calls Out Dangers of AI, Endorses Kamala Harris | Entrepreneur

Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris while condemning AI misinformation, showcasing her commitment to truthful dialogue amidst rising deepfake concerns. [ more ]

New York Post

Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot goes viral with mind-blowing deepfakes of Trump, Taylor Swift

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot is generating controversial and often disturbing deepfake images, raising concerns over its potential for misinformation and harm. [ more ]

Poynter

Medicine

Deepfake video falsely pitches dietary supplement "created with Pfizer" as diabetes remedy - Poynter

Posts claiming to help avoid health scams on Facebook may be scams themselves, like the deepfake video warning about Dr. Oz's scams. [ more ]

US News & World Report

EU data protection

Europe Asks Google, Facebook, TikTok and Other Platforms How They're Reducing Generative AI Risks

EU regulators request info on tech companies' handling of generative AI risks like deepfakes under new regulations.

Commission raises concerns about generative AI risks including false information and automated manipulation. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France politics

Truth or Fake - Deepfake of FRANCE 24 journalist continues to be shared on social media

FRANCE 24 has been a victim of a deepfake video spreading false information about the French President Emmanuel Macron.

The use of deepfake technology is on the rise, posing a threat to media organizations and public figures. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

London politics

Fake audio clips nearly caused serious disorder', says Sadiq Khan

London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns about the danger of deepfake audio clips causing disorder

Khan calls for updated legislation to address the issue of fake or manipulated material spreading on social media [ more ]

moremisinformation

#legislation

WIRED

Privacy professionals

The US Needs Deepfake Porn Laws. These States Are Leading the Way

Legislators prioritize political deepfakes over nonconsensual deepfake pornography, despite the latter's alarming prevalence and impact on women. [ more ]

Quartz

Privacy professionals

AI deepfake porn should be a federal crime, advocates and victims say

Legislators are seeking to criminalize AI-generated pornography due to its damaging impact on victims, especially women and girls. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Artificial intelligence

FKA twigs Submits AI Testimony to U.S. Senate, Saying She's Developing Her Own Deepfake

AI as a tool for artists with control over representations. [ more ]

The Times of India

Artificial intelligence

Students arrested in the US for creating deepfake nudes of their classmates - Times of India

Criminal charges filed for creating deepfake nudes of classmates

Legislation and lawsuits emerging for AI-generated fake nudes [ more ]

TNW | Data-Security

Artificial intelligence

Taylor Swift deepfake porn deluge a 'wake-up call' for lawmakers

Explicit, non-consensual deepfake images of Taylor Swift flooded social media platform X.

Legislation criminalizing the spread of non-consensual AI-generated pornography is being introduced in the US, UK, but not in the EU. [ more ]

time.com

Digital life

Taylor Swift Deepfakes Highlight the Need for New Legal Protections

Deepfake pornographic images of Taylor Swift have been shared on social media, highlighting the lack of privacy protections for victims.

Deepfakes are a growing problem, with an increase in non-celebrities and children falling victim to this form of online abuse. [ more ]

WIRED

Privacy professionals

The US Needs Deepfake Porn Laws. These States Are Leading the Way

Legislators prioritize political deepfakes over nonconsensual deepfake pornography, despite the latter's alarming prevalence and impact on women. [ more ]

Quartz

Privacy professionals

AI deepfake porn should be a federal crime, advocates and victims say

Legislators are seeking to criminalize AI-generated pornography due to its damaging impact on victims, especially women and girls. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Artificial intelligence

FKA twigs Submits AI Testimony to U.S. Senate, Saying She's Developing Her Own Deepfake

AI as a tool for artists with control over representations. [ more ]

The Times of India

Artificial intelligence

Students arrested in the US for creating deepfake nudes of their classmates - Times of India

Criminal charges filed for creating deepfake nudes of classmates

Legislation and lawsuits emerging for AI-generated fake nudes [ more ]

TNW | Data-Security

Artificial intelligence

Taylor Swift deepfake porn deluge a 'wake-up call' for lawmakers

Explicit, non-consensual deepfake images of Taylor Swift flooded social media platform X.

Legislation criminalizing the spread of non-consensual AI-generated pornography is being introduced in the US, UK, but not in the EU. [ more ]

time.com

Digital life

Taylor Swift Deepfakes Highlight the Need for New Legal Protections

Deepfake pornographic images of Taylor Swift have been shared on social media, highlighting the lack of privacy protections for victims.

Deepfakes are a growing problem, with an increase in non-celebrities and children falling victim to this form of online abuse. [ more ]

morelegislation

#ai

www.mercurynews.com

Education

More than 1 in 10 students say they know of peers who created deepfake nudes: report

AI-generated nude images of students are alarmingly common, with 11% of surveyed students aware of classmates creating deepfake nudes. [ more ]

Futurism

Left-wing politics

Think Deepfakes Aren't a Risk? Check Out This AI Video of Biden Flinging Slurs at His Enemies

The growing sophistication and accessibility of deepfake production tools highlighted by a viral AI-generated video impersonating President Biden, signaling potential security threats. [ more ]

Washington Post

Artificial intelligence

AI deepfakes threaten to upend global elections. No one can stop them.

AI-powered media is being used unethically in political campaigns, impacting democratic processes globally. [ more ]

USA TODAY

Digital life

Real products, fake endorsements: Why experts say AI-generated ads will get tougher to spot

MrBeast's likeness was replicated using AI in a deepfake video without his permission.

The rise of deepfake advertising poses a serious problem as scammers can create realistic fake celebrity endorsements. [ more ]

MIT Technology Review

Artificial intelligence

Three ways we can fight deepfake porn

Nonconsensual deepfakes, particularly of women, have become a major issue as generative AI has made it easier to create and distribute them.

New tools such as watermarks and laws could help combat nonconsensual deepfake porn and hold perpetrators accountable. [ more ]

Tripwire

Privacy professionals

NCSC Warns That AI is Already Being Used by Ransomware Gangs

Malicious attackers are using artificial intelligence (AI) for more effective cyber attacks, and the volume and impact of threats will increase in the next two years.

AI tools make it easy to generate believable text, images, audio, and deepfake videos that can be used to deceive targets. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Education

More than 1 in 10 students say they know of peers who created deepfake nudes: report

AI-generated nude images of students are alarmingly common, with 11% of surveyed students aware of classmates creating deepfake nudes. [ more ]

Futurism

Left-wing politics

Think Deepfakes Aren't a Risk? Check Out This AI Video of Biden Flinging Slurs at His Enemies

The growing sophistication and accessibility of deepfake production tools highlighted by a viral AI-generated video impersonating President Biden, signaling potential security threats. [ more ]

Washington Post

Artificial intelligence

AI deepfakes threaten to upend global elections. No one can stop them.

AI-powered media is being used unethically in political campaigns, impacting democratic processes globally. [ more ]

USA TODAY

Digital life

Real products, fake endorsements: Why experts say AI-generated ads will get tougher to spot

MrBeast's likeness was replicated using AI in a deepfake video without his permission.

The rise of deepfake advertising poses a serious problem as scammers can create realistic fake celebrity endorsements. [ more ]

MIT Technology Review

Artificial intelligence

Three ways we can fight deepfake porn

Nonconsensual deepfakes, particularly of women, have become a major issue as generative AI has made it easier to create and distribute them.

New tools such as watermarks and laws could help combat nonconsensual deepfake porn and hold perpetrators accountable. [ more ]

Tripwire

Privacy professionals

NCSC Warns That AI is Already Being Used by Ransomware Gangs

Malicious attackers are using artificial intelligence (AI) for more effective cyber attacks, and the volume and impact of threats will increase in the next two years.

AI tools make it easy to generate believable text, images, audio, and deepfake videos that can be used to deceive targets. [ more ]

moreai

#legal-action

Bored Panda

Artificial intelligence

Woman Returns From Her Honeymoon To Find A Creepy AI Deepfake Video Of Her In An Ad

Deepfake technology raises ethical issues around consent and misuse of personal likeness. [ more ]

Fortune

Privacy professionals

Boys are taking images of female classmates and using AI to deepfake nude photos. A landmark lawsuit could stop it.

AI-generated deepfake images of girls continue to pose severe societal harms, prompting legal action in California to hold creators accountable. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US news

San Francisco Moves to Lead Fight Against Deepfake Nudes

San Francisco filed a pioneering lawsuit to close deepfake pornography sites exploiting minors, marking a push for accountability against such technology abuses. [ more ]

Bored Panda

Artificial intelligence

Woman Returns From Her Honeymoon To Find A Creepy AI Deepfake Video Of Her In An Ad

Deepfake technology raises ethical issues around consent and misuse of personal likeness. [ more ]

Fortune

Privacy professionals

Boys are taking images of female classmates and using AI to deepfake nude photos. A landmark lawsuit could stop it.

AI-generated deepfake images of girls continue to pose severe societal harms, prompting legal action in California to hold creators accountable. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US news

San Francisco Moves to Lead Fight Against Deepfake Nudes

San Francisco filed a pioneering lawsuit to close deepfake pornography sites exploiting minors, marking a push for accountability against such technology abuses. [ more ]

morelegal-action

#artificial-intelligence

Los Angeles Times

Privacy professionals

AI-powered deepfake nude websites are targeted by San Francisco city attorney's lawsuit

San Francisco sues A.I. websites producing nonconsensual deepfake nudes, aiming to combat sexual abuse and raise awareness.

The lawsuit targets violations of deepfake, revenge, and child pornography laws. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Artificial intelligence

Imran Khan -- victory speech from jail shows AI genius

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, released a deepfake video from jail declaring victory in the elections.

The video features historical images and footage of Khan and includes a disclaimer about its artificial intelligence origins. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Privacy professionals

AI-powered deepfake nude websites are targeted by San Francisco city attorney's lawsuit

San Francisco sues A.I. websites producing nonconsensual deepfake nudes, aiming to combat sexual abuse and raise awareness.

The lawsuit targets violations of deepfake, revenge, and child pornography laws. [ more ]

ReadWrite

moreartificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Imran Khan -- victory speech from jail shows AI genius

Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, released a deepfake video from jail declaring victory in the elections.

The video features historical images and footage of Khan and includes a disclaimer about its artificial intelligence origins. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Artificial intelligence

New AI tool enables real-time face swapping on webcams, raising fraud concerns

Advancements in technology, like Deep-Live-Cam, enable easy-to-use tools for remote deception. [ more ]

#google

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Google Caught Taking Money to Promote AI Apps That Create Nonconsensual Nudes

Google profits from promoting AI apps for nonconsensual deepfake nudes despite public criticism. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Digital life

Report: Deepfake porn consistently found atop Google, Bing search results

Search engines like Google and Bing are being criticized for making it easy to find nonconsensual deepfake pornography.

Google and Bing have generated links to deepfake videos and photos in top search results multiple times, including explicit content involving underage actors. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Google Caught Taking Money to Promote AI Apps That Create Nonconsensual Nudes

Google profits from promoting AI apps for nonconsensual deepfake nudes despite public criticism. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Digital life

Report: Deepfake porn consistently found atop Google, Bing search results

Search engines like Google and Bing are being criticized for making it easy to find nonconsensual deepfake pornography.

Google and Bing have generated links to deepfake videos and photos in top search results multiple times, including explicit content involving underage actors. [ more ]

moregoogle

#social-media

www.theguardian.com

Artificial intelligence

Queensland premier rules out AI-generated election material after LNP releases dancing TikTok attack advertisement

Debate sparked over political deep fake video of Queensland premier on TikTok [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Digital life

Inside the Taylor Swift deepfake scandal: It's men telling a powerful woman to get back in her box'

Deepfake pornographic images of Taylor Swift spread rapidly on X social media platform.

Swift's experience is not the norm as most victims of nonconsensual deepfake pornographic content are not as fortunate. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Digital life

X pauses some Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread

X, Elon Musk's social media platform, has blocked searches for Taylor Swift due to the circulation of pornographic deepfake images of the singer.

The deepfakes of Swift were created using an artificial intelligence image-generator, making them more difficult to detect and remove. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Digital life

The internet is filled with deepfake' Taylor Swift porn, evidencing the dangers of AI for women

Deepfake porn featuring Taylor Swift circulates on social media

Swift considering legal action against website that posted the images [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Artificial intelligence

Fans fight back as 'disgusting' Taylor Swift deepfakes shared on X

Taylor Swift AI controversy sparks discussion about 'deepfake' explicit photos of women

Explicit deepfake photos of Taylor Swift circulated widely on social media platforms [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Artificial intelligence

Queensland premier rules out AI-generated election material after LNP releases dancing TikTok attack advertisement

Debate sparked over political deep fake video of Queensland premier on TikTok [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Digital life

Inside the Taylor Swift deepfake scandal: It's men telling a powerful woman to get back in her box'

Deepfake pornographic images of Taylor Swift spread rapidly on X social media platform.

Swift's experience is not the norm as most victims of nonconsensual deepfake pornographic content are not as fortunate. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Digital life

X pauses some Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread

X, Elon Musk's social media platform, has blocked searches for Taylor Swift due to the circulation of pornographic deepfake images of the singer.

The deepfakes of Swift were created using an artificial intelligence image-generator, making them more difficult to detect and remove. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Digital life

The internet is filled with deepfake' Taylor Swift porn, evidencing the dangers of AI for women

Deepfake porn featuring Taylor Swift circulates on social media

Swift considering legal action against website that posted the images [ more ]

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Artificial intelligence

Fans fight back as 'disgusting' Taylor Swift deepfakes shared on X

Taylor Swift AI controversy sparks discussion about 'deepfake' explicit photos of women

Explicit deepfake photos of Taylor Swift circulated widely on social media platforms [ more ]

moresocial-media

Brooklyn Eagle

4 months ago

NYC politics

New York enacts law to curb AI deception in elections

New York passed a law targeting AI in political communications to prevent manipulation of voter perceptions. [ more ]

New York Post

Artificial intelligence

Google, Meta, OpenAI pledge to develop AI safely at global summit

Companies pledge to prioritize AI safety, innovation, and inclusivity amidst concerns over risks like deepfake. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Google's image-generating AI gets an upgrade | TechCrunch

Google announced Imagen 3, an upgraded image generative AI model, with improved accuracy and reduced errors for text prompt translations. [ more ]

TNW | Data-Security

Digital life

Italian PM seeks justice for deepfake porn video amid surge in cases

Deepfake porn videos uploaded before Meloni's prime minister appointment; seeking compensation

AI tools proliferation enables easy creation of deepfake porn, making perpetrators hard to track down

EU tech scene news includes deepfake-related content on popular sites [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

EU data protection

EU calls on tech firms to outline plans to tackle deepfakes amid election fears

Tech companies asked to detail deepfake measures under new EU laws

EU investigates AliExpress for illegal products under the Digital Services Act (DSA) [ more ]

#ai-generated-images

WIRED

Artificial intelligence

The Dark Side of Open Source AI Image Generators

AI-generated images used for attention-grabbing art

Open source image-generation technology can be exploited for harmful purposes [ more ]

Ars Technica

Artificial intelligence

X can't stop spread of explicit, fake AI Taylor Swift images

AI-generated deepfake images sexualizing Taylor Swift are circulating online, sparking outrage.

The spread of these deepfakes may lead to a mainstream reckoning on the harms of non-consensual deepfake pornography. [ more ]

WIRED

Artificial intelligence

The Dark Side of Open Source AI Image Generators

AI-generated images used for attention-grabbing art

Open source image-generation technology can be exploited for harmful purposes [ more ]

Ars Technica

Artificial intelligence

X can't stop spread of explicit, fake AI Taylor Swift images

AI-generated deepfake images sexualizing Taylor Swift are circulating online, sparking outrage.

The spread of these deepfakes may lead to a mainstream reckoning on the harms of non-consensual deepfake pornography. [ more ]

moreai-generated-images

Intelligencer

Artificial intelligence

How AI Is Being Used to Influence and Disrupt the 2024 Election

Deepfake Biden robocall using AI-generated voice in NH

Investigation reveals use of ElevenLabs' AI text-to-speech generator for fake audio [ more ]

TNW | Ecosystems

Podcast

Deepfakes are on the rise - and so is Arm's market cap

Deepfake face swapping

Race of Arm's stock price [ more ]

#indonesia

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

AI Used to Resurrect Dead Dictator to Sway Election

An Indonesian political party created a deepfake video of a former dictator to endorse a political candidate.

The deepfake video is part of Indonesia's ongoing election cycle and supports the Golkar party and its candidate Prabowo Subianto. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

Artificial intelligence

AI resurrects' long dead dictator in murky new era of deepfake electioneering | CNN

A deepfake video of former Indonesian president Suharto has been circulating on social media platforms ahead of the upcoming elections.

The video was created by cloning Suharto's face and voice using AI-generated deepfake technology.

The video was made by the political party Golkar to encourage voters to support their candidate and associate the party with Suharto's legacy. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

AI Used to Resurrect Dead Dictator to Sway Election

An Indonesian political party created a deepfake video of a former dictator to endorse a political candidate.

The deepfake video is part of Indonesia's ongoing election cycle and supports the Golkar party and its candidate Prabowo Subianto. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

Artificial intelligence

AI resurrects' long dead dictator in murky new era of deepfake electioneering | CNN

A deepfake video of former Indonesian president Suharto has been circulating on social media platforms ahead of the upcoming elections.

The video was created by cloning Suharto's face and voice using AI-generated deepfake technology.

The video was made by the political party Golkar to encourage voters to support their candidate and associate the party with Suharto's legacy. [ more ]

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Above the Law

Artificial intelligence

AI Photos Shouldn't Be Allowed Everywhere - See Also

California is taking steps to combat deepfakes

The U.S. News Biglaw ranking is controversial [ more ]

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New York Post

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft scrambles to update its free AI software after Taylor Swift deepfakes scandal

Microsoft updated its AI software, Designer, to add guardrails and prevent the use of non-consensual photos after the tool was linked to creating deepfake images of Taylor Swift.

The fake photos of Taylor Swift circulated on social media platforms and were traced back to Microsoft's Designer AI before spreading.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the need for tech companies to crack down on the misuse of artificial intelligence tools and described the spread of fake explicit images as alarming and terrible. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Swift retaliation: Fans strike back after explicit deepfakes flood X | TechCrunch

Nonconsensual deepfake porn of Taylor Swift went viral.

Swifties are organizing to bury AI-generated deepfake content of their idol. [ more ]

New York Post

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft scrambles to update its free AI software after Taylor Swift deepfakes scandal

Microsoft updated its AI software, Designer, to add guardrails and prevent the use of non-consensual photos after the tool was linked to creating deepfake images of Taylor Swift.

The fake photos of Taylor Swift circulated on social media platforms and were traced back to Microsoft's Designer AI before spreading.

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Swift retaliation: Fans strike back after explicit deepfakes flood X | TechCrunch

Nonconsensual deepfake porn of Taylor Swift went viral.

Swifties are organizing to bury AI-generated deepfake content of their idol. [ more ]

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LGBTQ Nation

Artificial intelligence

Gay CEO of OpenAI unveils plan to prevent widespread fraud in 2024 elections

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed a plan to prevent AI-generated disinformation in the upcoming national elections.

The three-point plan focuses on preventing abuse, improving detection of AI-generated content, and providing accurate election information to users.

OpenAI is not allowing the use of its technology for political campaigning or lobbying, including the creation of chatbots that impersonate candidates or institutions. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Digital life

Deepfakes exploiting Taylor Swift images exemplify a scourge with little oversight

Deepfake technology has become more accessible, leading to an increase in nonconsensual pornographic videos.

Many of these deepfake videos target young women, including underage individuals. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Scandal as AI-Generated Audio of Politician Slamming Colleague Goes Viral

AI-generated audio deepfakes a politician's voice in a viral clip of him insulting a colleague.

The incident highlights the potential for AI to be used for political mischief and deception. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Digital life

Journalist says commie sl**' account was set up in her name by far right

Investigative journalist Sian Norris was targeted by far-right trolls who created pornography profiles in her name to silence her coverage of their anti-feminist subculture.

Norris believes that deepfake images may have been used to create these accounts, raising concerns about the use of manipulated explicit content without consent.

The traditional wife movement, which Norris reported on, involves couples conforming to ultra-conservative gender roles and has garnered attention in far-right circles. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Fake 'Joe Biden' robocalls tell New Hampshire Democrats not to vote in primary

Deepfake messages are being used to discourage New Hampshire Democrats from voting in the primary.

The messages purport to be from President Biden and encourage voters to save their vote for the November election. [ more ]

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Artificial intelligence

No AI FRAUD Act Would Create IP Rights to Prevent Voice and Likeness Misappropriation

The No AI FRAUD Act aims to create legal mechanisms to prevent unauthorized uses of individuals' likenesses and voices by generative AI platforms.

Individuals would have property rights in their own likeness and voice, similar to other forms of intellectual property rights. [ more ]

Coindesk

Artificial intelligence

We Tried Fox's Blockchain-Based Tool for Deepfake Detection. Here's How It Went

Fox Corp launches 'Verify,' a blockchain-based tool to verify the authenticity of digital media

Verify addresses the problems of deepfake content and unauthorized use of content for AI training [ more ]

Ars Technica

Digital life

These AI-generated news anchors are freaking me out

Start-up Channel 1 showcases AI-generated avatars reading the news, revealing the advancement of AI-generated videos and their potential impact.

The AI-generated news anchors make it clear in their sample newscast that they are not real people and are powered by sophisticated systems. [ more ]

time.com

Digital life

Nudify' Apps That Use AI to Undress' Women in Photos Are Soaring in Popularity

Apps and websites that use AI to undress women in photos are gaining popularity

Non-consensual pornography and deepfake software are becoming more common due to advances in AI technology [ more ]

Truthout

Artificial intelligence

FEC Faces Calls to Regulate Deceptive AI in Campaign Ads Amid Growing Concerns

Over 50 lawmakers and 30 organizations have urged the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to regulate the use of deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) in campaign ads.

Public Citizen argues that the provision on 'fraudulent misrepresentation' should apply to AI-generated content that falsely portrays federal candidates. [ more ]

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ScienceDaily

Artificial intelligence

Defending your voice against deepfakes

Ning Zhang has developed AntiFake, a tool to defend against deepfake speech synthesis by distorting audio signals just enough to confuse AI.

AntiFake takes a proactive stance by preventing the synthesis of deceptive speech before it happens.

The code for AntiFake is freely available to users. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

11 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Merriam-Webster's 2023 word of the year is a nod to AI's schism

Merriam-Webster's 2023 Word of the Year is 'Authentic'.

The rise of AI has blurred the line between real and fake, making authenticity more important.

'Deepfake' also earned a spot in the dictionary's 2023 Words of the Year list. [ more ]

ScienceDaily

Artificial intelligence

Defending your voice against deepfakes

Ning Zhang has developed AntiFake, a tool to defend against deepfake speech synthesis by distorting audio signals just enough to confuse AI.

AntiFake takes a proactive stance by preventing the synthesis of deceptive speech before it happens.

The code for AntiFake is freely available to users. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

11 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Merriam-Webster's 2023 word of the year is a nod to AI's schism

Merriam-Webster's 2023 Word of the Year is 'Authentic'.

The rise of AI has blurred the line between real and fake, making authenticity more important.

'Deepfake' also earned a spot in the dictionary's 2023 Words of the Year list. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

11 months ago

London

Met Police says fake audio of London mayor not a crime'

The Metropolitan Police have stated that fake audio clips of the Mayor of London do not constitute a criminal offense.

The fake audio clips surfaced on TikTok and contained controversial statements attributed to the Mayor regarding Remembrance Day commemorations.

The Met Police confirmed that they reviewed the fake footage but decided not to take further action. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

France politics

Russia targets Paris Olympics with deepfake Tom Cruise video

Russia is deploying deepfake Tom Cruise in disinformation campaign against Paris Olympics. [ more ]

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