#deepfakes

#deepfakes

LinkedIn aims to combat misinformation by verifying users; they've verified 55 million since launching the service in April 2023, a substantial investment. [ more ]

Generative AI holds great promise but also presents significant risks, especially in terms of misuse for fraud and misinformation. [ more ]

AI technologies are emerging as potential solutions to combat online misinformation, especially deepfakes.

While promising, users should approach these technological solutions with caution due to their new and largely untested nature. [ more ]

AI and deepfake technology can easily impersonate anyone, raising significant security concerns. [ more ]

Social media and generative AI have significantly increased the prevalence and impact of misinformation, leading to public confusion about discerning truth from falsehood. [ more ]

California's new laws address deepfakes in political ads, aiming for transparency amid growing concerns over misinformation in elections. [ more ]

Law enforcement is increasingly addressing the rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery to prevent exploitation and ensure the prosecution of offenders. [ more ]

The prevalence of Telegram bots creating nonconsensual deepfake images poses significant risks to privacy and safety, especially for young women. [ more ]

AI-generated synthetic media can blur fact and fiction, but humans can exploit AI maliciously through clever prompting. [ more ]

California enacts tough laws to combat election deepfakes, potentially shaping future electoral regulations in the US. [ more ]

California implements strict laws against AI-generated political disinformation, aiming to protect election integrity and public trust. [ more ]

California enacts laws to combat AI-generated deepfakes in political ads, enhancing electoral integrity before the 2024 election. [ more ]

Kremlin-backed Storm-1516 is behind a disinformation campaign targeting Tim Walz with deepfake allegations. [ more ]

Generative AI poses significant risks for disinformation, especially as elections approach.

The struggle of social media to manage AI-generated content reflects on ongoing misinformation challenges. [ more ]

AI-generated content is becoming indistinguishable from real ones, posing risks of misattribution, plagiarism, and disinformation. [ more ]

TikTok partners with C2PA to label AI-generated content for authenticity. [ more ]

A California judge blocked the state’s deepfakes law, ruling it unconstitutional for violating free speech rights under the First Amendment. [ more ]

California's new laws restricting deepfakes raise concerns about censorship and free speech, particularly regarding satire and political commentary. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

Organized crime syndicates in Asia are leveraging AI, cryptocurrencies, and messaging apps to expand operations, greatly outpacing governmental response efforts. [ more ]

The rise of deepfake technology is facilitating the harassment of women and minors online, creating serious psychological and social consequences. [ more ]

Generative AI deepfakes enable fraudsters to bypass identification systems, creating realistic identities for illicit financial activities. [ more ]

Deepfake attacks are perceived as a significant threat by organizations, with a critical need for improved protective measures. [ more ]

Human error is a critical factor in cybersecurity breaches, with 95% stemming from mistakes.

The emergence of deepfakes exacerbates the risks associated with human vulnerabilities in security. [ more ]

Generative AI is being exploited in cybercrime to enhance and automate fraud tactics, making it easier to target individuals and organizations. [ more ]

Consumers are increasingly worried about the role of deepfakes in influencing elections worldwide. [ more ]

California's law against election-related deepfakes faces First Amendment challenges, highlighting tensions between free speech and electoral integrity. [ more ]

California's law on election deepfakes paused over First Amendment concerns, highlighting risks of unjustly stifling free speech. [ more ]

California's deepfake law is paused after a judge ruled it likely violates First Amendment rights, emphasizing free expression. [ more ]

California's attempt to regulate AI deepfakes in elections via AB 2839 is halted by a judge before its enforcement. [ more ]

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

California is actively pursuing comprehensive regulations addressing AI-related risks and ethical concerns, particularly focusing on content manipulation and user protection. [ more ]

Absurd AI-generated memes are emerging as tools for misinformation in the 2024 election, despite fears of more realistic deepfakes. [ more ]

Google will flag AI-generated images in search results, relying on C2PA metadata for validity. [ more ]

C2PA aims to certify digital content origins as deepfakes rise, with Amazon joining to enhance transparency through Content Credentials. [ more ]

The rise of AI-generated images in political campaigns raises legal and ethical concerns, particularly regarding misrepresentation of celebrities like Taylor Swift. [ more ]

TikTok now labels AI-generated content, even from external sources, for transparent viewing and differentiation purposes. [ more ]

OpenAI exploring allowing AI-generated NSFW content in age-appropriate contexts, excluding deepfakes, sparking controversy and deliberation. [ more ]

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 ]

The rise of AI-generated nude images among students reflects broader issues of digital abuse that need addressing. [ more ]

Celebrities like Tom Hanks are being targeted by scammers using AI to create fake endorsements for dubious products. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

Google updates Search to combat deepfakes and protect user privacy by filtering duplicate harmful content and educating users on deepfakes. [ more ]

Deepfakes rank as a significant concern for UK businesses, impacting security and third-party risks.

Organizations are increasing emphasis on staff training and education to combat deepfake threats and improve information security. [ more ]

California has enacted some of the strictest AI regulations in the U.S., particularly concerning deepfakes and consent in the entertainment industry. [ more ]

California aims to build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination, and outlaw certain deepfakes, potentially leading the way for AI regulations in the US. [ more ]

AI is revolutionizing the legal process, making it more efficient and allowing lawyers to focus on higher-level tasks. [ more ]

Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president, citing fears about AI-generated misinformation and the need for transparency in political endorsements. [ more ]

South Korea is enhancing penalties for creating sexually explicit deepfakes amidst rising incidents and victimization, especially among minors. [ more ]

Microsoft and StopNCII tackle non-consensual intimate images and deepfakes effectively for victims of privacy violations. [ more ]

Deepfakes pose a significant threat to the integrity of Australia's electoral system. [ more ]