14 stories tagged Deepfakes
The European Union's AI Act now requires companies to label AI-generated content and disclose chatbot interactions, effective August 2nd, 2026. The rules aim to help users identify deepfakes and synthetic media online.
A judge rejected xAI's request to block a Minnesota law banning apps that create nude images of people without consent. The law will take effect in September.
Google launched and then quickly removed an AI feature in Google Earth that let users edit satellite images with text prompts. The tool raised ethical concerns about creating misleading deepfakes of real-world locations.
A new report by AI Forensics reveals that seven of the top nine image editing models on Hugging Face can generate nonconsensual deepfake images that undress women and children. The platform's content moderation is failing to prevent this misuse.
Criminals and fraudsters are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes to deceive courts and law enforcement. This invisible fraud is making it harder to trust digital evidence and witness testimonies.
TikTok is introducing an opt-in tool for creators to scan for AI-generated likenesses and report them. This move aims to combat the rise of deepfakes on the platform, giving creators more control over their digital identity.
Meta has turned off a new Instagram feature that allowed users to create AI-generated images based on public accounts without permission. The move comes after significant backlash from users concerned about privacy and misuse.
A new AI tool can identify deepfake videos with near-perfect accuracy. This could help combat misinformation and protect users from fake content online.
A leading AI deepfake expert admits that advanced AI-generated fakes have made him question even his own memories. This highlights how deeply AI is changing our relationship with reality.
OpenAI's June 2026 report highlights emerging threats from AI misuse, including deepfakes and automated hacking. The report also outlines steps to mitigate these risks and improve AI safety.
Canada's Privacy Commissioner found that X.ai/Grok violated federal privacy law by failing to prevent its AI from generating child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The case highlights urgent ethical concerns about AI-generated content and the need for robust safeguards.
Two major AI labeling systems, SynthID and C2PA, are being widely adopted to help identify AI-generated content. This expansion will test their effectiveness in combating deepfakes and misinformation.
Scammers are using AI-generated deepfakes of Taylor Swift and other celebrities to promote fraudulent services on TikTok. The manipulated videos often mimic real interviews or red carpet events to lure users into fake rewards programs.
YouTube is rolling out a new feature allowing celebrities to find and request the removal of AI-generated deepfakes. This move aims to protect public figures from unauthorized AI-generated content.