EU opens investigation into Elon Musk’s X regarding deepfakes of naked women and children
EU Investigates Elon Musk’s Social Media Platform X Over Deepfake Content The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, in response to alleged deepfakes featuring nude images of women and children, created by the company’s AI chatbot, Grok. The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, announced […]
X Is Under Investigation by the EU Due to Sexual Deepfakes
Investigation Launched into Elon Musk’s X Company for Deepfake Concerns Regulators from the European Union have initiated a new inquiry into Elon Musk’s X company. The focus is on the AI chatbot Grok, as there are worries it might be creating and sharing sexually explicit deepfake images, including those involving children. The European Commission has […]
AI-generated deepfakes of Nicolás Maduro go viral on social media, showing the Venezuelan leader in prison with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
Shortly after President Trump announced the unexpected detention of Nicolás Maduro, social media exploded with AI-created deepfakes. These images even depicted Maduro handcuffed and sitting next to Sean “Diddy” Combs, who had once been jailed in the same facility as Maduro. The quick surge of AI-manipulated images, blending real facts with doctored visuals, sparked significant […]
OpenAI takes action against Sora 2 deepfakes following concerns from Bryan Cranston and the actors’ union
OpenAI Takes Action Against Unauthorized Deepfakes OpenAI, under the leadership of Sam Altman, is stepping up its efforts to tackle unauthorized deepfake content generated by its Sora 2 text-to-video tool. This move comes in response to concerns raised by various public figures, including Bryan Cranston of “Breaking Bad” fame. Since the launch of Sora 2 […]
Sora halts Martin Luther King Jr. portrayals after family criticizes ‘disrespectful’ deepfakes
OpenAI Takes Action Against Deepfake Videos of Martin Luther King Jr. OpenAI has decided to take a stand against deepfake videos of Martin Luther King Jr., following complaints from his family about the “disrespectful portrayals” of the civil rights icon. The company revealed that “some users depicted an image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. […]
AI robots are turning grief into deepfakes and making a profit.
Family holidays often come with an empty chair where grandpa used to sit, or moments when mom’s weekly phone calls have stopped. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is, without a doubt, one of life’s toughest experiences… New startups in AI are creating job opportunities. Instead of a final farewell, there’s the option […]
Most Trump supporters favor AI regulations, with almost 90% worried about deepfakes, according to a survey.
Trump Supporters Favor Protecting Creatives Amid AI Concerns A recent poll highlights that President Trump’s supporters are strongly in favor of protecting American creatives from the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence and “deepfakes.” This survey, released on Wednesday, shows that a significant majority of Trump voters are urging for more regulations in this area. […]
AI Deepfakes Accounted for 40% of Valuable Crypto Fraud Last Year, According to Report
Simply put In 2024, deepfakes featuring celebrities and government officials constituted 40% of the year’s high-value fraud cases, according to a report from Biteg. Losses from crypto fraud hit $4.6 billion, marking a 24% rise from the previous year. The report identified social engineering schemes as the second most prevalent method for crypto fraud, just […]
Fraudulent Facebook ads using AI deepfakes aim at at-risk individuals
Fraud on Facebook: The Rise of AI-Powered Ads Fraudulent advertisements on Facebook have come a long way from simple misspelled headlines and grainy product images. Nowadays, these scams are increasingly sophisticated, driven by artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, allowing them to reach a wider audience through Facebook’s advertising platform. It’s alarming to see how digital […]
Donald Trump Signs Law Making Revenge Porn and Deepfakes Illegal
Trump Signs Bipartisan Law to Combat Non-consensual Image Sharing At a significant event in the Rose Garden, President Trump officially enacted the Take It Down Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at combatting online exploitation directed at children and families. First Lady Melania Trump played a crucial role in advocating for the law and joined the […]