14 stories tagged #deepfakes

  1. Russian Families Turn to AI Deepfakes to Mourn Soldiers Killed in Ukraine
    tech

    Russian 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.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. AI-Generated 'Gravy Plane' Video Ignites Political Warfare in Ontario
    tech

    AI-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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Canada's AI Strategy Targets 250,000 Jobs and 3% GDP Boost by 2031
    finance

    Canada'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.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. EU Moves to Ban Non-Consensual 'Nudifier' Apps Under New AI Rules
    tech

    EU 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. France Opens Criminal Probe into Elon Musk and X Over Grok AI, Child Safety
    world

    France 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Minnesota Passes Landmark Law Banning AI Nudification Apps
    tech

    Minnesota Passes Landmark Law Banning AI Nudification Apps

    Minnesota lawmakers criminalize apps that generate fake nude images, with penalties up to $500,000 per violation.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. AI Amplifies Abuse Against Women Journalists, UN Report Warns
    world

    AI 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. AI Deepfakes Target Ukrainian Soldiers to Destabilize Morale
    world

    AI 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read