Dubai concludes deepfake and cyber fraud awareness campaign
The Dubai Electronic Security Centre has announced the conclusion of its cyber fraud awareness campaign, alongside the signing of 7 memoranda of understanding to expand joint security cooperation in the emirate. The campaign focused on combating identity theft, false messages, misleading commercial offers, and AI-generated deepfake clips through the virtual grandmother character “Yadwah Salama”.
Trump posts and then deletes AI-generated fake video promoting “medbed” conspiracy
In an incident highlighting the risks of AI-backed media manipulation, President Donald Trump shared a fully fabricated video promoting the “medbed” conspiracy theory before deleting it hours later, sparking widespread criticism.
“Flat Earth”: Neil deGrasse Tyson uses deepfake to spark internet panic
In a shocking attempt to highlight the risks of new technology, renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson posted an AI-generated deepfake video of himself claiming that the “Earth is flat,” triggering internet panic and sounding the alarm over the difficulty of distinguishing between truth and fiction in the age of deepfakes.
Fake AI doctors promote misleading health information on social media platforms
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Imagine seeing a doctor you trust recommend a miracle cure, only to find out later that they never said it! This is the terrifying reality of “deepfakes” invading TikTok and exploiting experts’ images to scam patients. Article contents: Introduction Shocking investigation findings Professor David Taylor-Robinson’s story Wellness […]
Food delivery whistleblower story reveals how easy it is to deceive with AI
The internet was fooled by claims from an anonymous Reddit user who posed as a food delivery whistleblower, using AI-generated documents and a fake ID card. The incident highlights the growing risks of artificially generated content and its ability to mislead the public and journalists.
Malaysia and Indonesia ban Grok model over deepfake pornography risks
In a global first, Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to the X platform’s Grok AI model in response to its use in generating fake pornographic images and violating privacy.
George Clooney warns of AI threat to journalism and cinema
Renowned American actor and director George Clooney issued a stern warning during the Venice Film Festival, asserting that rapid developments in artificial intelligence make it difficult for societies to distinguish between reality and fiction. Clooney, recipient of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, emphasized that the spread of deepfakes threatens the credibility of journalistic work and the film industry, while undermining public trust in verified evidence.
YouTube and X direct millions to deepfake websites
In a disturbing disclosure highlighting moderation failures, a research report stated that YouTube and X served as major gateways directing millions of users to websites specializing in generating non-consensual explicit images using deepfakes.
Meta’s oversight board demands removal of deepfakes
Meta’s Oversight Board overturned a previous decision allowing a fake video showing inappropriate content to remain on Instagram, and demanded the company change its policies to protect ordinary users.
Musicians face flood of AI-generated fake songs
Anger is mounting in the music community over the spread of AI-cloned songs on streaming platforms, amid calls for strict legislation.