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An anti-deepfake declaration may have been written by AI

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

X sues California over deceptive AI-made election content ban

Elon Musk's X is suing California over a law aimed at combating AI-generated election misinformation, citing concerns over free speech.

We can't control deepfakes, tech giants say

Big tech companies advocate for government regulation to control AI-generated deepfakes, stating current methods are inadequate.

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

FKA Twigs advocates for AI regulation to protect artists' identities and intellectual property.

X sues California over deceptive AI-made election content ban

Elon Musk's X is suing California over a law aimed at combating AI-generated election misinformation, citing concerns over free speech.

We can't control deepfakes, tech giants say

Big tech companies advocate for government regulation to control AI-generated deepfakes, stating current methods are inadequate.

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

FKA Twigs advocates for AI regulation to protect artists' identities and intellectual property.
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#ai-ethics

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

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

Who owns your voice? Scarlett Johansson OpenAI complaint raises questions

The use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) raises questions about existing laws' ability to protect a person's appearance and voice.

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

Major tech companies' sign-in systems facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites that exploit individuals' images without consent.

The AI sexualization of the Vatican's mascot and the limits of Rule 34: Everything on the internet can be pornified'

AI has eliminated boundaries in the sexualization of women, impacting both celebrities and private individuals alike.

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

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

Who owns your voice? Scarlett Johansson OpenAI complaint raises questions

The use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) raises questions about existing laws' ability to protect a person's appearance and voice.

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

Major tech companies' sign-in systems facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites that exploit individuals' images without consent.

The AI sexualization of the Vatican's mascot and the limits of Rule 34: Everything on the internet can be pornified'

AI has eliminated boundaries in the sexualization of women, impacting both celebrities and private individuals alike.
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#disinformation

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

Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.

Russian hackers target the Harris-Walz campaign in disinformation efforts, says Microsoft

Russian disinformation is now targeting the Harris-Walz campaign with deepfake videos aimed at sowing discord ahead of elections.

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

Artificial intelligence and deepfake technology pose significant threats to the integrity of upcoming federal elections.

The deepfake threat to CEOs

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

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

Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.

Russian hackers target the Harris-Walz campaign in disinformation efforts, says Microsoft

Russian disinformation is now targeting the Harris-Walz campaign with deepfake videos aimed at sowing discord ahead of elections.

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

Artificial intelligence and deepfake technology pose significant threats to the integrity of upcoming federal elections.

The deepfake threat to CEOs

Deepfakes pose a serious threat to electoral integrity and corporate reputation, particularly with foreign disinformation efforts escalating.
Legal risks from deepfakes are increasing, affecting both high-profile individuals and large corporations.
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#artificial-intelligence

Americans want AI disclaimers, FEC commissioner says

Americans show a strong desire for disclaimers on AI-generated political advertisements ahead of the 2024 election.

The conspiracy theorists who think Biden has been replaced by AI

The rise of conspiracy theories questioning whether Joe Biden has been replaced by artificial intelligence due to advanced technology like deepfake videos and AI-generated audio.

Jake Tapper Opens Segment on AI with Eerily Accurate Deepfake Intro of Himself

Artificial intelligence poses significant risks, particularly in electoral processes, by enabling deceptive practices like deepfakes that can mislead voters.

'Deepfakes' are concerning but won't stop the Olympic Games' broadcaster from embracing AI

Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) is leveraging AI to enhance viewer experience and operational efficiency at the Paris 2024 Games.

Americans want AI disclaimers, FEC commissioner says

Americans show a strong desire for disclaimers on AI-generated political advertisements ahead of the 2024 election.

The conspiracy theorists who think Biden has been replaced by AI

The rise of conspiracy theories questioning whether Joe Biden has been replaced by artificial intelligence due to advanced technology like deepfake videos and AI-generated audio.

Jake Tapper Opens Segment on AI with Eerily Accurate Deepfake Intro of Himself

Artificial intelligence poses significant risks, particularly in electoral processes, by enabling deceptive practices like deepfakes that can mislead voters.

'Deepfakes' are concerning but won't stop the Olympic Games' broadcaster from embracing AI

Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) is leveraging AI to enhance viewer experience and operational efficiency at the Paris 2024 Games.
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Teens and Deepfake Nudes: Digital Bullying's New Frontier

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

Meta's AI Bot Push Runs Counter to the Value of Social Media

AI-driven deepfake avatars are transforming e-commerce livestreaming, making it possible for brands to clone streamers at an affordable cost.

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

ForceField's technology aims to combat deepfakes by providing real-time content authentication through its API, MARQ.

Meta's AI Bot Push Runs Counter to the Value of Social Media

AI-driven deepfake avatars are transforming e-commerce livestreaming, making it possible for brands to clone streamers at an affordable cost.

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

ForceField's technology aims to combat deepfakes by providing real-time content authentication through its API, MARQ.
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#cybersecurity

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

AI-powered fraud is a significant and active threat across industries, necessitating advanced cybersecurity solutions.

Real-Time Video Deepfake Scams Are Here. This Tool Attempts to Zap Them

Real-time deepfakes can target anyone, not just public figures, posing significant risks as detection technology struggles to keep pace.

North Korean insider attacks are skyrocketing - dozens of US firms didn't spot the hacker in their midst

North Korean hackers target over 100 organizations by impersonating IT workers to steal sensitive information and money.

What are digital arrests, the newest deepfake tool used by cybercriminals?

Scammers utilize deepfake technology and digital arrest methods to fraudulently manipulate victims, highlighting the need for increased awareness and vigilance against online scams.

Dutch organisations vulnerable to deepfake fraud | Computer Weekly

Dutch companies are vulnerable to deepfake digital fraud due to high digitization and working from home.
Improvements in deepfake technology and AI make it harder to detect fraudulent videos, elevating the risk for organizations.

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

AI-powered fraud is a significant and active threat across industries, necessitating advanced cybersecurity solutions.

Real-Time Video Deepfake Scams Are Here. This Tool Attempts to Zap Them

Real-time deepfakes can target anyone, not just public figures, posing significant risks as detection technology struggles to keep pace.

North Korean insider attacks are skyrocketing - dozens of US firms didn't spot the hacker in their midst

North Korean hackers target over 100 organizations by impersonating IT workers to steal sensitive information and money.

What are digital arrests, the newest deepfake tool used by cybercriminals?

Scammers utilize deepfake technology and digital arrest methods to fraudulently manipulate victims, highlighting the need for increased awareness and vigilance against online scams.

Dutch organisations vulnerable to deepfake fraud | Computer Weekly

Dutch companies are vulnerable to deepfake digital fraud due to high digitization and working from home.
Improvements in deepfake technology and AI make it harder to detect fraudulent videos, elevating the risk for organizations.
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The clever tech powering a wave of pig-butchering scams

Pig-butchering scams are becoming more sophisticated and costlier due to advanced technology such as deepfakes and satellite internet.
#scams

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

AI-powered deepfake technology poses an existential threat to businesses, yet its application can lead to lower cyber insurance costs.

Deepfake Elon Musk to scam people out of their savings

Scammers are increasingly utilizing deepfake technology to impersonate public figures and defraud individuals out of their savings.

Meta combats celebrity scam ads with face recognition tech

Meta is enhancing its ad review process with facial recognition technology to combat celebrity impersonation scams.
The introduction of facial recognition aims to tackle increasingly sophisticated scams involving deepfake technology.

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

AI-powered deepfake technology poses an existential threat to businesses, yet its application can lead to lower cyber insurance costs.

Deepfake Elon Musk to scam people out of their savings

Scammers are increasingly utilizing deepfake technology to impersonate public figures and defraud individuals out of their savings.

Meta combats celebrity scam ads with face recognition tech

Meta is enhancing its ad review process with facial recognition technology to combat celebrity impersonation scams.
The introduction of facial recognition aims to tackle increasingly sophisticated scams involving deepfake technology.
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The Pentagon Wants to Flood Social Media With Fake AI People

The Pentagon's JSOC is developing AI personas for social media as part of their intelligence efforts.
This strategy poses risks of increased misinformation and ethical concerns regarding digital operations.

The deepfake dilemma: The importance of deepfake awareness training

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

FCC fines political consultant $6 million for deepfake robocalls

Kramer is fined $6 million by the FCC for misleading robocalls using deepfake AI technology during the New Hampshire primaries.
#political-security

Deepfake' Caller Poses as Ukrainian Official in Exchange With Key Senator

Deepfake technology poses a significant risk in political communications, as demonstrated by a recent incident involving a false impersonation of a Ukrainian official.

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

Deepfake technology poses significant risks to political communication, exemplified by a security incident involving Sen. Cardin and a fake Ukrainian official.

Deepfake' Caller Poses as Ukrainian Official in Exchange With Key Senator

Deepfake technology poses a significant risk in political communications, as demonstrated by a recent incident involving a false impersonation of a Ukrainian official.

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

Deepfake technology poses significant risks to political communication, exemplified by a security incident involving Sen. Cardin and a fake Ukrainian official.
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Dizzying Deepfakes and Personalized Propaganda: Welcome to the AI Election

AI-generated content is making it difficult to distinguish between reality and fabrication, raising trust issues in the information we consume.

OK, this viral AI live stream software is truly terrifying

Deep-Live-Cam revolutionizes deepfake technology by enabling real-time face swaps from a single image, but raises ethical concerns about misuse.

Dizzying Deepfakes and Personalized Propaganda: Welcome to the AI Election

AI-generated content is making it difficult to distinguish between reality and fabrication, raising trust issues in the information we consume.

OK, this viral AI live stream software is truly terrifying

Deep-Live-Cam revolutionizes deepfake technology by enabling real-time face swaps from a single image, but raises ethical concerns about misuse.
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South Korean Teenagers Detained Over Deepfake Sexual Images

South Korea is investigating a surge of deepfake sexual abuse cases involving minors.
#generative-ai

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

Major tech companies inadvertently facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites by enabling easy sign-ups through their sign-in infrastructure.

Milan-based IdentifAI bags 2.2M - Silicon Canals

IdentifAI raises €2.2M to combat deepfakes and enhance technologies identifying AI-generated content.

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

Major tech companies inadvertently facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites by enabling easy sign-ups through their sign-in infrastructure.

Milan-based IdentifAI bags 2.2M - Silicon Canals

IdentifAI raises €2.2M to combat deepfakes and enhance technologies identifying AI-generated content.
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How deepfakes are radically shifting the creator landscape

Deepfake technology and AI pose significant challenges to media integrity, prompting new approaches for content verification, especially in the context of upcoming elections.
#social-media

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

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

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella blasts 'alarming and terrible' Taylor Swift AI nude images: 'We have to act'

Tech companies need to act quickly to address the misuse of AI
Microsoft CEO calls for the implementation of 'guardrails' to prevent nefarious AI use

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

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

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella blasts 'alarming and terrible' Taylor Swift AI nude images: 'We have to act'

Tech companies need to act quickly to address the misuse of AI
Microsoft CEO calls for the implementation of 'guardrails' to prevent nefarious AI use
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Ferrari Exec Suspects Call From CEO Is Deepfaked, Asks Question Only He Would Know the Answer To

Scammers targeting Ferrari executives were thwarted by simple security measures and vigilance.

Europol warns of rise in AI child abuse imagery DW 07/22/2024

AI-generated images complicate victim identification.

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

Foreign interference from hostile states, particularly through cyber-attacks, is a significant concern for the upcoming general election in the UK.
#ai-in-politics

Deepfakes? In India vote, AI positive for democracy - Asia Times

Indian political campaigns utilized AI, including deepfake technology, for targeted communication with voters successfully.

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

Deepfake technology is being used by Indian politicians for voter outreach, posing challenges in maintaining authenticity and trust in democracy.

Deepfakes? In India vote, AI positive for democracy - Asia Times

Indian political campaigns utilized AI, including deepfake technology, for targeted communication with voters successfully.

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

Deepfake technology is being used by Indian politicians for voter outreach, posing challenges in maintaining authenticity and trust in democracy.
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Hollywood agency CAA aims to help stars manage their own AI likenesses | TechCrunch

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

Warren Buffett warns of AI risks

Warren Buffett likens AI rise to nuclear weapons development, highlighting potential risks and uncertainties.

Preventing deepfake attacks: How businesses can stay protected

Deepfake technology is increasingly used in fraudulent activities, posing a significant threat to businesses.

FKA twigs creating deepfake to interact with fans

The use of AI-powered clones in the music industry is expanding beyond Grimes, with FKA Twigs developing a deepfake version of herself for fan engagement.
#educational-institutions

Beverly Hills middle school is the latest to be rocked by a deepfake scandal

Fake images of students on nude bodies circulated at Beverly Vista Middle School.
Deepfake technology used worldwide to create fraudulent images of students and teachers.

School Employee Arrested After Racist Deepfake Recording of Principal Spreads

The misuse of artificial intelligence, like deepfake technology, poses serious threats within educational institutions.

Beverly Hills middle school is the latest to be rocked by a deepfake scandal

Fake images of students on nude bodies circulated at Beverly Vista Middle School.
Deepfake technology used worldwide to create fraudulent images of students and teachers.

School Employee Arrested After Racist Deepfake Recording of Principal Spreads

The misuse of artificial intelligence, like deepfake technology, poses serious threats within educational institutions.
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TikTok May Soon Enable Brands to Generate AI Bots to Pitch Products on Their Behalf

The future of e-commerce livestreaming is in deepfake avatars.

Those "AI Influencers" Are Deepfaking Fake Faces Onto Real Women's Bodies Without Permission

Virtual influencers are using AI to project fake faces onto real models, including sex workers.
The industry of AI-generated models is lucrative, with significant earnings through platforms like OnlyFans.

Using AI to detect AI-generated deepfakes can work for audio but not always

Technological solutions for detecting AI-generated voices are evolving but not foolproof.
The implications of inaccuracies in voice clone detection software can have significant consequences like mislabeling real audios as fake or vice versa.

4 marketing headwinds to watch as election season heats up

Rising advertising costs for the 2024 election cycle
Challenges for marketers due to political allegiances, regulations, and emerging technology

Revealed: the names linked to ClothOff, the deepfake pornography app

Deepfake technology is being used to create and circulate explicit images of schoolgirls, causing severe emotional distress.
Nonconsensual deepfake images are proliferating on the internet, and law enforcement struggles to stop their spread.

Top Tools To Minimize Deepfake AI Porn Generation

Deepfake technology is widely abused for creating fake porn content without consent.
Deepfake porn is difficult to trace due to advanced AI generative outputs and lack of regulations.

Some People Actually Kind of Love Deepfakes

Accenture used deepfake technology to create virtual employees for a client pitch
Companies are adopting deepfakes as a new way to engage with customers

10 Best AI avatar creators for humanlike presenters, tutors, brand representatives and more

AI avatar generators are fast and easy ways to create human avatars for presentations and marketing.
AI avatars have reached new heights of realism with improved deepfake and voice cloning technologies.

This article is real but AI-generated deepfakes look damn close and are scamming people | CBC News

Scammers are using deepfake technology to exploit the names and images of Canadian celebrities to promote investment and cryptocurrency schemes.
Lawyers warn that current laws have not kept up with rapidly advancing AI technology, leaving little legal recourse for victims of deepfake scams.

It's not just Taylor Swift 'nudes': Millions of teen girls are turned into deepfake porn by classmates

Deepfake technology is being used to create explicit and fake nude images of people, including minors.
There is a lack of federal laws to address the spread of deepfake pornography, leaving victims without protection.

Explicit Taylor Swift deepfakes circulated the internet. Her Swifties are seeing red

Fans rallied to support Taylor Swift after AI-generated sexually explicit images of her circulated on social media.
The incident highlights the issue of deepfake technology being used to create explicit content without consent, primarily affecting women and children.

Deepfake scam ad uses video of Leo Varadkar and Virgin Media's Colette Fitzpatrick

A deepfake ad appeared on Instagram falsely claiming endorsement by Virgin Media News and the Taoiseach.
The ad promotes an investment scheme that guarantees returns and uses deepfake technology to create convincing audio and video of government officials.
#deepfake technology

The 20 Best Ads of 2023

Creativity is celebrated in Adweek's annual roundup of the year's best ads
Fiat's 'Operation No Gray' ad stood out for its authenticity and rule-breaking approach

Popular AI platform introduces rewards system to encourage deepfakes of real people

Civitai introduces bounties to encourage the development of deepfake AI models.
Many of the bounties ask users to create nonconsensual sexual images of celebrities and influencers.
There are concerns about the lack of control and potential dangers of deepfake technology.

The 20 Best Ads of 2023

Creativity is celebrated in Adweek's annual roundup of the year's best ads
Fiat's 'Operation No Gray' ad stood out for its authenticity and rule-breaking approach

Popular AI platform introduces rewards system to encourage deepfakes of real people

Civitai introduces bounties to encourage the development of deepfake AI models.
Many of the bounties ask users to create nonconsensual sexual images of celebrities and influencers.
There are concerns about the lack of control and potential dangers of deepfake technology.
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Biden's deepfake dodge to keep Hur interview secret reveals his war on truth

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

Deepfakes will cost $40 billion by 2027 as adversarial AI gains momentum

Deepfake-related losses to reach $40 billion by 2027, with significant threats to banking and financial sectors.

Security News This Week: Google Is Piloting Face Recognition for Office Security

Amazon Web Services investigating Perplexity's data scraping practices
Legal battles in the tech and privacy sectors
Challenges with AI systems, deepfake technology, and healthcare recovery

Delft-based DuckDuckGoose ends bootstrapping streak; raises 1.3M to combat deep fakes

DuckDuckGoose secured 1.3M in funding to enhance AI deepfake detection technology.
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