Many political AI deepfakes are totally cartoonish, but the technology is still shaping the election
Absurd AI-generated memes are emerging as tools for misinformation in the 2024 election, despite fears of more realistic deepfakes.
Generative disinfo is real - you're just not the target, warns deepfake tracking nonprofit | TechCrunch
The threat of AI-generated disinformation is significant but not as widespread as feared during the 2024 election; many campaigns target specific groups, not the general public.
Many political AI deepfakes are totally cartoonish, but the technology is still shaping the election
Absurd AI-generated memes are emerging as tools for misinformation in the 2024 election, despite fears of more realistic deepfakes.
Generative disinfo is real - you're just not the target, warns deepfake tracking nonprofit | TechCrunch
The threat of AI-generated disinformation is significant but not as widespread as feared during the 2024 election; many campaigns target specific groups, not the general public.
This Week in AI: It's shockingly easy to make a Kamala Harris deepfake | TechCrunch
The ease of creating deepfakes using generative AI poses significant risks for disinformation.
AI firms agree to fight deepfake nudes in White House pledge
Major AI firms have pledged to prevent misuse of their products for generating abusive sexual imagery.
The White House acknowledged the serious rise in image-based sexual abuse due to AI-generated content.
Apps that create deepfake nudes should be banned, says online safety group
AI-powered nudifying apps that create non-consensual explicit images, especially of children, must be banned to address growing safety concerns.
What happens when a business steals your voice with AI?
Businesses using AI to impersonate individuals raises ethical concerns surrounding consent and authenticity.
White House extracts voluntary commitments from AI vendors to combat deepfake nudes | TechCrunch
Major AI vendors are taking steps to combat nonconsensual deepfakes and child sexual abuse material, marking a significant voluntary commitment to ethical AI practices.
ChatGPT denied 250,000 requests to generate deepfake images of candidates in the month before the election
OpenAI actively rejected numerous requests for generating deepfake images of election candidates to prevent misinformation.
This Week in AI: It's shockingly easy to make a Kamala Harris deepfake | TechCrunch
The ease of creating deepfakes using generative AI poses significant risks for disinformation.
AI firms agree to fight deepfake nudes in White House pledge
Major AI firms have pledged to prevent misuse of their products for generating abusive sexual imagery.
The White House acknowledged the serious rise in image-based sexual abuse due to AI-generated content.
Apps that create deepfake nudes should be banned, says online safety group
AI-powered nudifying apps that create non-consensual explicit images, especially of children, must be banned to address growing safety concerns.
What happens when a business steals your voice with AI?
Businesses using AI to impersonate individuals raises ethical concerns surrounding consent and authenticity.
White House extracts voluntary commitments from AI vendors to combat deepfake nudes | TechCrunch
Major AI vendors are taking steps to combat nonconsensual deepfakes and child sexual abuse material, marking a significant voluntary commitment to ethical AI practices.
ChatGPT denied 250,000 requests to generate deepfake images of candidates in the month before the election
OpenAI actively rejected numerous requests for generating deepfake images of election candidates to prevent misinformation.
Most people worry about deepfakes - and overestimate their ability to spot them
Consumers are increasingly worried about the role of deepfakes in influencing elections worldwide.
Deepfakes Can Fool Facial Recognition on Crypto Exchanges
Generative AI deepfakes enable fraudsters to bypass identification systems, creating realistic identities for illicit financial activities.
Startup can identify deepfake video in real time
Real-time deepfakes are increasingly accessible, prompting research into CAPTCHA-style tests for securing video calls against AI bot interference.
Generative AI poses several security risks
Generative AI is being exploited in cybercrime to enhance and automate fraud tactics, making it easier to target individuals and organizations.
47% of Organizations Have Dealt With Deepfake Attacks
Deepfake attacks are perceived as a significant threat by organizations, with a critical need for improved protective measures.
Phishing Attacks Are Evolving. Here's How to Resist Them.
Deepfakes are increasingly common and contribute to a significant rise in phishing attacks, requiring improved self-defense strategies from individuals.
Most people worry about deepfakes - and overestimate their ability to spot them
Consumers are increasingly worried about the role of deepfakes in influencing elections worldwide.
Deepfakes Can Fool Facial Recognition on Crypto Exchanges
Generative AI deepfakes enable fraudsters to bypass identification systems, creating realistic identities for illicit financial activities.
Startup can identify deepfake video in real time
Real-time deepfakes are increasingly accessible, prompting research into CAPTCHA-style tests for securing video calls against AI bot interference.
Generative AI poses several security risks
Generative AI is being exploited in cybercrime to enhance and automate fraud tactics, making it easier to target individuals and organizations.
47% of Organizations Have Dealt With Deepfake Attacks
Deepfake attacks are perceived as a significant threat by organizations, with a critical need for improved protective measures.
Phishing Attacks Are Evolving. Here's How to Resist Them.
Deepfakes are increasingly common and contribute to a significant rise in phishing attacks, requiring improved self-defense strategies from individuals.
Generative AI will amplify misinformation despite existing guardrails.
As Election Day Nears, AI Deepfakes Are Spreading - and Facing Little Oversight
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris emphasizes the dangers of AI-generated misinformation after deepfakes falsely showed her supporting Donald Trump.
The AI-Driven Truth Crisis
AI's evolving capabilities present both opportunities and challenges, particularly concerning its impact on truth and misinformation in democratic societies.
The summer of 2024: A season of disinformation
The summer of 2023 has seen unprecedented events that fuel misinformation and the misuse of AI technology.
AI Deception: How Generative AI is Being Weaponized for Fraud | HackerNoon
Generative AI holds great promise but also presents significant risks, especially in terms of misuse for fraud and misinformation.
Trump Shares AI-Generated Images Claiming Swifties Are Supporting Him
Trump shared AI-generated images falsely suggesting Taylor Swift fans support his campaign, illustrating the dangers of misinformation in politics.
2024 Is the Year of the Generative AI Election
Generative AI will amplify misinformation despite existing guardrails.
As Election Day Nears, AI Deepfakes Are Spreading - and Facing Little Oversight
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris emphasizes the dangers of AI-generated misinformation after deepfakes falsely showed her supporting Donald Trump.
The AI-Driven Truth Crisis
AI's evolving capabilities present both opportunities and challenges, particularly concerning its impact on truth and misinformation in democratic societies.
The summer of 2024: A season of disinformation
The summer of 2023 has seen unprecedented events that fuel misinformation and the misuse of AI technology.
AI Deception: How Generative AI is Being Weaponized for Fraud | HackerNoon
Generative AI holds great promise but also presents significant risks, especially in terms of misuse for fraud and misinformation.
Trump Shares AI-Generated Images Claiming Swifties Are Supporting Him
Trump shared AI-generated images falsely suggesting Taylor Swift fans support his campaign, illustrating the dangers of misinformation in politics.
Inside the deepfake porn crisis engulfing Korean schools
The rise of deepfake technology is facilitating the harassment of women and minors online, creating serious psychological and social consequences.
Asian crime gangs are growing fast, thanks to AI
Organized crime syndicates in Asia are leveraging AI, cryptocurrencies, and messaging apps to expand operations, greatly outpacing governmental response efforts.
It's not me, it's just my face': the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda
AI-generated propaganda videos can exploit individual's likeness for political purposes, raising concerns over consent and personal safety.
Deepfake technology poses significant threats to personal identity and the integrity of information.
Inside the deepfake porn crisis engulfing Korean schools
The rise of deepfake technology is facilitating the harassment of women and minors online, creating serious psychological and social consequences.
Asian crime gangs are growing fast, thanks to AI
Organized crime syndicates in Asia are leveraging AI, cryptocurrencies, and messaging apps to expand operations, greatly outpacing governmental response efforts.
It's not me, it's just my face': the models who found their likenesses had been used in AI propaganda
AI-generated propaganda videos can exploit individual's likeness for political purposes, raising concerns over consent and personal safety.
Deepfake technology poses significant threats to personal identity and the integrity of information.
Judge temporarily blocks new California election deepfake law, citing First Amendment
California's law against election-related deepfakes faces First Amendment challenges, highlighting tensions between free speech and electoral integrity.
Federal judge blocks new California law cracking down on election deepfakes
California's law on election deepfakes paused over First Amendment concerns, highlighting risks of unjustly stifling free speech.
Judge blocks new California law barring distribution of election-related AI deepfakes
California's attempt to regulate AI deepfakes in elections via AB 2839 is halted by a judge before its enforcement.
California's new AI deepfakes law gets blocked by a federal judge. Here's why
California's deepfake law is paused after a judge ruled it likely violates First Amendment rights, emphasizing free expression.
Judge temporarily blocks new California election deepfake law, citing First Amendment
California's law against election-related deepfakes faces First Amendment challenges, highlighting tensions between free speech and electoral integrity.
Federal judge blocks new California law cracking down on election deepfakes
California's law on election deepfakes paused over First Amendment concerns, highlighting risks of unjustly stifling free speech.
Judge blocks new California law barring distribution of election-related AI deepfakes
California's attempt to regulate AI deepfakes in elections via AB 2839 is halted by a judge before its enforcement.
California's new AI deepfakes law gets blocked by a federal judge. Here's why
California's deepfake law is paused after a judge ruled it likely violates First Amendment rights, emphasizing free expression.
Here is what's illegal under California's 9 (and counting) new AI laws | TechCrunch
California is addressing AI-related issues with new legislation, including laws on AI robocalls, deepfake nudes, and content transparency.
Here is what's illegal under California's 8 (and counting) new AI laws | TechCrunch
California is actively pursuing comprehensive regulations addressing AI-related risks and ethical concerns, particularly focusing on content manipulation and user protection.
Here is what's illegal under California's 9 (and counting) new AI laws | TechCrunch
California is addressing AI-related issues with new legislation, including laws on AI robocalls, deepfake nudes, and content transparency.
Here is what's illegal under California's 8 (and counting) new AI laws | TechCrunch
California is actively pursuing comprehensive regulations addressing AI-related risks and ethical concerns, particularly focusing on content manipulation and user protection.
Celebrities like Tom Hanks are being targeted by scammers using AI to create fake endorsements for dubious products.
Google upgrades Search to combat deepfakes and demote sites posting them
Google updates Search to combat deepfakes and protect user privacy by filtering duplicate harmful content and educating users on deepfakes.
Due to AI fakes, the "deep doubt" era is here
The rise of photorealistic AI-generated images has heightened public skepticism toward the authenticity of digital media, ushering in an age of 'deep doubt.'
More than 1 in 10 students say they know of peers who created deepfake nudes, report says
The rise of AI-generated nude images among students reflects broader issues of digital abuse that need addressing.
The Rise of Deepfakes: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities
Deepfakes offer vast potential but carry significant ethical, legal, and security concerns.
The technology can be used both for entertainment and mischievously, depending on intent.
Scammers Are Faking Tom Hanks's Likeness Again
Celebrities like Tom Hanks are being targeted by scammers using AI to create fake endorsements for dubious products.
Google upgrades Search to combat deepfakes and demote sites posting them
Google updates Search to combat deepfakes and protect user privacy by filtering duplicate harmful content and educating users on deepfakes.
Due to AI fakes, the "deep doubt" era is here
The rise of photorealistic AI-generated images has heightened public skepticism toward the authenticity of digital media, ushering in an age of 'deep doubt.'
More than 1 in 10 students say they know of peers who created deepfake nudes, report says
The rise of AI-generated nude images among students reflects broader issues of digital abuse that need addressing.
The Rise of Deepfakes: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities
Deepfakes offer vast potential but carry significant ethical, legal, and security concerns.
The technology can be used both for entertainment and mischievously, depending on intent.
California advances AI proposals on discrimination, deepfakes, jobs
California aims to build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination, and outlaw certain deepfakes, potentially leading the way for AI regulations in the US.
California's 5 new AI laws crack down on election deepfakes and actor clones | TechCrunch
California has enacted some of the strictest AI regulations in the U.S., particularly concerning deepfakes and consent in the entertainment industry.
California advances AI proposals on discrimination, deepfakes, jobs
California aims to build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination, and outlaw certain deepfakes, potentially leading the way for AI regulations in the US.
California's 5 new AI laws crack down on election deepfakes and actor clones | TechCrunch
California has enacted some of the strictest AI regulations in the U.S., particularly concerning deepfakes and consent in the entertainment industry.
Google will begin flagging AI-generated images in Search later this year | TechCrunch
Google will flag AI-generated images in search results, relying on C2PA metadata for validity.
Amazon joins C2PA steering committee to identify AI-generated content
C2PA aims to certify digital content origins as deepfakes rise, with Amazon joining to enhance transparency through Content Credentials.
Could Trump's AI-generated Taylor Swift endorsement be illegal? | TechCrunch
The rise of AI-generated images in political campaigns raises legal and ethical concerns, particularly regarding misrepresentation of celebrities like Taylor Swift.
Google will begin flagging AI-generated images in Search later this year | TechCrunch
Google will flag AI-generated images in search results, relying on C2PA metadata for validity.
Amazon joins C2PA steering committee to identify AI-generated content
C2PA aims to certify digital content origins as deepfakes rise, with Amazon joining to enhance transparency through Content Credentials.
Could Trump's AI-generated Taylor Swift endorsement be illegal? | TechCrunch
The rise of AI-generated images in political campaigns raises legal and ethical concerns, particularly regarding misrepresentation of celebrities like Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift cites AI deepfakes in endorsement for Kamala Harris
Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president, citing fears about AI-generated misinformation and the need for transparency in political endorsements.
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AI is revolutionizing the legal process, making it more efficient and allowing lawyers to focus on higher-level tasks.
Taylor Swift cites AI deepfakes in endorsement for Kamala Harris
Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president, citing fears about AI-generated misinformation and the need for transparency in political endorsements.
AI That Actually Matters! - See Also
AI is revolutionizing the legal process, making it more efficient and allowing lawyers to focus on higher-level tasks.
How might advertisers be impacted by California's new AI watermarking bill?
California's AB 3211 mandates AI developers to watermark content to enhance transparency and trust in AI-generated media.
If you are outraged by Trump's use of AI and deepfakes, don't be that's exactly what he wants | Sophia Smith Galer
Trump criticized Harris for allegedly using AI-generated images to misrepresent a crowd at an airport while he himself shared AI-generated images without concern.
Trump 'accepts' AI-generated fake Taylor Swift endorsement
Trump's use of AI-generated images raises concerns about election disinformation and legal loopholes.
Generative AI in politics may outpace existing regulations on misleading content.
40+ Civil Society Organizations Endorse FCC Proposal to Protect Voters from Deceptive Deepfakes
Civil society organizations are urging the FCC to enforce transparency regarding AI-generated political ads, highlighting the threat of deepfakes to elections.
Daily briefing: Deepfakes hawk fake drugs using scientists' faces
Deepfakes are undermining the credibility of scientific research amidst challenges for Afghan scientists and setbacks in MDMA's approval for PTSD.
Generative AI poses security threat for IT Leaders
Generative AI and deepfakes are significant threats; Data breaches on the rise; Job turnover high in IT security
Elon Musk's repost of a Kamala Harris deepfake shows he's no free speech warrior
The reposting of an AI deepfake video by a major social platform owner like Elon Musk normalizes deepfakes and undermines community guidelines.
Researchers detect deepfakes with the same tools used to survey galaxies
Researchers claim they can detect deepfakes by studying reflections in the eyes using astronomy tools.
Generative AI poses threat to election security, federal intelligence agencies warn
Generative AI poses a serious threat to election security, both domestically and internationally.