Expert defends anti-AI misinformation law using chatbot-written misinformation
Is this considered perjury?
Russia, China, and Iran are escalating online influence efforts ahead of US election, says Microsoft
Both major US parties are being targeted
A hot potato: Microsoft is warning that Russia, China, and Iran are carrying out online cyber and influence efforts ahead of the US election, and there are signs that these campaigns will escalate as November 5 draws closer. While Russia is smearing VP Kamala Harris, China is targeting Republicans critical of the country.
Consultant behind deepfake Biden robocalls hit with $6 million fine, faces criminal charges
A tale involving deepfakes, politics, and a magician
Disney faces lawsuit over CGI recreation of Peter Cushing in Rogue One
"I think you overestimate their chances!"
South Korea is facing a digital sex crime epidemic, and Telegram is the accomplice
The dark side of AI and digital communication platforms
Elon Musk's Grok AI unleashes the wild west of image generation
Editor's take: It didn't take long for users to generate controversial images using Grok, sparking a debate about how these AI-generated pictures might influence public perception of politicians or celebrities. With the potential of misinformation impacting elections, it is fair to wonder about the responsibilities of developers and platforms in ensuring the integrity of information shared on their networks. Moreover, this initial wave of images could wind up being a cautionary tale if they are used to shape future regulations or guidelines for AI content creation tools.
16 AI "undressing" websites sued for creating deepfaked nude images
The sites were visited 200 million times during the first six months of 2024
Real-time deepfake tech goes viral, fueling fears of identity fraud
Demos use recognizable celebrities, but the app can just as easily allow someone to impersonate you
Proposed "No Fakes" Act will hold entities accountable for damages caused by deepfakes
People's voices and faces to get greater legal protection from AI impersonation
Microsoft urges congress to enact laws against deepfake misuse
A legal framework is essential, says Microsoft's president
Elon Musk's repost of digitally altered Kamala Harris video may violate X policies
Deceptive, or obvious satire?
Researchers leverage astronomy tools and principles to detect deepfakes
The technique looks for inconsistencies in eyball reflections
ElevenLabs, whose tech was used for the fake Biden robocalls, partners with AI detection company
A mutually beneficial deal with no financial component
US Senate introduces ground-breaking bill to setup legal framework for ethical AI development
Government is finally concerned now that deepfakes aren't just exes and actresses anymore
Deepfaking it: GenAI is more likely to be misused to influence your vote than to steal your money
Expect to see more deepfake videos this political season
Police arrest high school athletic director for deepfaking principal's voice
The move was allegedly retaliation for being let go
Microsoft VASA tech can create realistic deepfakes using a single photo and one audio track
Through the looking glass: Microsoft Research Asia has released a white paper on a generative AI application it is developing. The program is called VASA-1, and it can create very realistic videos from just a single image of a face and a vocal soundtrack. Even more impressive is that the software can generate the video and swap faces in real time.
Hackers attempted to trick LastPass employee with cloned voice of CEO
Incident disclosed to raise awareness on deepfake-based security threats
Washington's Lottery pulls promotional AI app after it accidentally produces a nude
Instead of a fake "dream vacation" photo, the AI turned one woman's selfie into a deepfake
Major tech companies sign agreement to combat AI's use in election interference
It's a big year for voting, and a big year for AI
White House seeks to cryptographically verify Biden videos to mitigate deepfake risks
Is it real, or just malarkey?
Scammers trick company employee using video call filled with deepfakes of execs, steal $25 million
The victim was the only real person on the video conference call
FCC aims to outlaw AI voices in robocalls after fake Biden message
"AI-generated voice cloning and images are already sowing confusion"
US lawmakers weigh-in on deepfakes after explicit Taylor Swift images are shared online
Deepfakes "can cause irrevocable emotional, financial, and reputational harm" said one representative