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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.

Elon Musk DeepFakes peddle crypto scams on YouTube

Deepfake of Elon Musk used in cryptocurrency scam during YouTube Live broadcast.

A Florida man pretending to be Elon Musk scammed an elderly woman out of over $250,000

A Florida man scammed a woman out of $250,000 by posing as Elon Musk, showcasing the rise of identity fraud in online scams.

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.

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.

Elon Musk DeepFakes peddle crypto scams on YouTube

Deepfake of Elon Musk used in cryptocurrency scam during YouTube Live broadcast.

A Florida man pretending to be Elon Musk scammed an elderly woman out of over $250,000

A Florida man scammed a woman out of $250,000 by posing as Elon Musk, showcasing the rise of identity fraud in online scams.

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.
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#ai

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.

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.

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.

Parents Furious as School Accused of Covering Up AI-Generated Nudes of Students

The Lancaster Country Day School faced severe backlash over a coverup of an AI-generated nude image scandal involving students.

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 than 250 UK celebrities become victims of deepfake porn

Over 250 British celebrities affected by deepfake porn, mostly women
Concerns raised over violation, ease of access, and the spread of misinformation through AI-generated deepfakes

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.

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.

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.

Parents Furious as School Accused of Covering Up AI-Generated Nudes of Students

The Lancaster Country Day School faced severe backlash over a coverup of an AI-generated nude image scandal involving students.

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 than 250 UK celebrities become victims of deepfake porn

Over 250 British celebrities affected by deepfake porn, mostly women
Concerns raised over violation, ease of access, and the spread of misinformation through AI-generated deepfakes
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Is It Possible to Suspend Disbelief at Ayad Akhtar's AI Play?

Ayad Akhtar's play McNeal controversially integrates AI into its writing process, reflecting on the intersection of technology and theater.
#political-misinformation

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

Delete This': MLK Jr's Daughter Blasts Vile' and Irresponsible' Deepfake Viral Video of Her Father Endorsing Trump

Deepfake video misrepresenting Martin Luther King Jr. sparked controversy and condemnation, especially from his daughter Bernice King.

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

Delete This': MLK Jr's Daughter Blasts Vile' and Irresponsible' Deepfake Viral Video of Her Father Endorsing Trump

Deepfake video misrepresenting Martin Luther King Jr. sparked controversy and condemnation, especially from his daughter Bernice King.
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#cybersecurity

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.

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.

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.

Hackers Sent a Deepfake of Wiz CEO to Dozens of Employees | Entrepreneur

Wiz thwarted a deepfake attack due to employee familiarity with CEO's speaking style, showcasing the importance of awareness in cybersecurity.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Hackers Sent a Deepfake of Wiz CEO to Dozens of Employees | Entrepreneur

Wiz thwarted a deepfake attack due to employee familiarity with CEO's speaking style, showcasing the importance of awareness in cybersecurity.

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.

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

Discussion on cybersecurity incidents and privacy concerns in the latest "Smashing Security" podcast.
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#ai-technology

George Carlin's estate settles lawsuit over comedian's AI doppelganger

Lawsuit settlement over deepfake using George Carlin's voice and likeness.
Podcast creators agreed to remove content and refrain from using Carlin's attributes.
Importance of protecting a celebrity's likeness and copyright in the era of AI technology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

George Carlin's estate settles lawsuit over comedian's AI doppelganger

Lawsuit settlement over deepfake using George Carlin's voice and likeness.
Podcast creators agreed to remove content and refrain from using Carlin's attributes.
Importance of protecting a celebrity's likeness and copyright in the era of AI technology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.
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#disinformation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
moredisinformation
#election-integrity

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#fcc

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#misinformation

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
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#legislation

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
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#legal-action

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#artificial-intelligence

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
#google

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#social-media

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.
moresocial-media

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.

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.

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.

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

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)
#ai-generated-images

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

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.

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

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

Deepfake face swapping
Race of Arm's stock price
#indonesia

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.

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.

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.

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.
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AI Photos Shouldn't Be Allowed Everywhere - See Also

California is taking steps to combat deepfakes
The U.S. News Biglaw ranking is controversial
#taylor-swift

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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Russia targets Paris Olympics with deepfake Tom Cruise video

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

Microsoft's Text-To-Speech AI Is Too Dangerous For Public

Microsoft developed VALL-E 2 AI speech generator may be too dangerous for public release.
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