CRYPTOCURRENCY
Hollywood Agencies Join Forces with AI Firm Loti to Tackle Deepfake Threats
Top Hollywood talent agencies collaborate with AI company Loti in a groundbreaking effort to safeguard celebrities from the perils of deepfakes.
European Commission Takes Aim at AI-Generated Disinformation Ahead of Elections
The European Commission mandates major tech platforms to detect AI-generated content to shield European elections from misinformation, highlighting a robust approach towards maintaining democratic integrity.
Multinational Firm Loses $25.6 Million to Deepfake-Driven Fraud
A Hong Kong finance employee was deceived into transferring $25.6 million using deepfake technology, highlighting the growing cybersecurity threat of such scams.
AI-Driven "Audio-Jacking": IBM Uncovers New Cybersecurity Threat
IBM Security researchers have identified a new cybersecurity threat called "audio-jacking," where AI can manipulate live conversations with deepfake voices, raising concerns about financial fraud and misinformation.
Trump Warns of AI and Deepfake Dangers in Fox Business Interview
Former President Donald Trump criticized AI and deepfake technology, stating they pose significant risks and require urgent action to mitigate potential conflict and misinformation, emphasizing the complexities of regulating AI and ensuring ethical use.
US Senate Introduces DEFIANCE Act to Combat AI-Generated Nonconsensual Deepfakes
The US Senate has proposed the DEFIANCE Act in response to the increasing spread of AI-created, nonconsensual explicit imagery, exemplified by recent deepfake incidents involving Taylor Swift. This bill aims to provide legal recourse for victims and criminalize the production and distribution of such content.
U.S. Moves to Combat Deepfake Pornography with the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act
Representative Joe Morelle introduces the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, a bipartisan legislation criminalizing the creation and distribution of non-consensual deepfake pornography, primarily affecting women and girls.
AI Transforming Cybersecurity Landscape: Key Challenges and Solutions
AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape in 2024 with advanced threat detection, zero-trust architecture, and generative AI, while facing challenges like adversarial AI and regulatory complexities.
AI's Pioneering Role in 2024: Transformations and Challenges
AI in 2024 is transforming various sectors with advancements in text-to-video technology, the proliferation of deepfakes, and new applications in robotics and journalism, reshaping work and societal norms.
Deepfake Dangers: Michael Saylor Alerts Followers to Emerging Bitcoin Scams
MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor warns of deepfake scams on YouTube, using AI to mimic him promoting Bitcoin giveaways. He stresses the need for vigilance and verification to protect against these sophisticated frauds.