Deepfakes
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techRussian Families Turn to AI Deepfakes to Mourn Soldiers Killed in Ukraine
Grieving Russian families are commissioning AI-generated videos of fallen soldiers, creating a controversial digital afterlife industry that raises ethical concerns and psychological questions amid the war.
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techAI-Generated 'Gravy Plane' Video Ignites Political Warfare in Ontario
How one man in Switzerland used AI to lampoon Doug Ford, and the rise of deepfakes is changing politics.
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financeCanada's AI Strategy Targets 250,000 Jobs and 3% GDP Boost by 2031
Canada unveils a $360M tech fund and plans to add 250,000 jobs, boost GDP by 3%, and tighten consumer privacy in a sweeping AI initiative.
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techEU Moves to Ban Non-Consensual 'Nudifier' Apps Under New AI Rules
European lawmakers agree to ban AI apps that create sexual images without consent, targeting developers and users alike.
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worldFrance Opens Criminal Probe into Elon Musk and X Over Grok AI, Child Safety
French prosecutors escalate investigation into X and Elon Musk for AI-generated deepfakes, Holocaust denial, and child sexual abuse images.
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techMinnesota Passes Landmark Law Banning AI Nudification Apps
Minnesota lawmakers criminalize apps that generate fake nude images, with penalties up to $500,000 per violation.
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worldAI Amplifies Abuse Against Women Journalists, UN Report Warns
A UN Women report reveals online violence targeting women is more sophisticated and damaging in the AI era, fueling self-censorship and mental health crises.
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worldAI Deepfakes Target Ukrainian Soldiers to Destabilize Morale
Sophisticated AI-generated videos are spreading on social media, aiming to erode trust in Ukraine's military and influence public perception of the ongoing conflict.