Category: deepfake

  • Hong Kong Crypto Scam: AI Deepfake Bust

    In a major crackdown, Hong Kong authorities have successfully dismantled a complex cryptocurrency scam that leveraged advanced artificial intelligence technology to deceive victims. The scam, which was associated with losses exceeding HK$360 million (about US$46 million), targeted unsuspecting individuals in various countries, including Taiwan, Singapore and India. The perpetrators used…

  • Hong Kong Crypto Scam: AI Deepfake Bust

    In a major crackdown, Hong Kong authorities have successfully dismantled a complex cryptocurrency scam that leveraged advanced artificial intelligence technology to deceive victims. The scam, which was associated with losses exceeding HK$360 million (about US$46 million), targeted unsuspecting individuals in various countries, including Taiwan, Singapore and India. The perpetrators used…

  • South Korean Authorities Launch Deepfake Probe

    Authorities in South Korea have stepped up efforts to combat a rampant rise in fake videos, especially explicit material targeting women and teenagers. But how much of a step does this investigation into the messaging platform Telegram represent? Amid public and political outrage alike, the Seoul Metropolitan Police have launched…

  • South Korean Authorities Launch Deepfake Probe

    Authorities in South Korea have stepped up efforts to combat a rampant rise in fake videos, especially explicit material targeting women and teenagers. But how much of a step does this investigation into the messaging platform Telegram represent? Amid public and political outrage alike, the Seoul Metropolitan Police have launched…

  • Meta’s Oversight Board says deepfake policies need update and response to explicit image fell short

    Breadcrumbs Path Links BMW PMN Business Article author: Associated Press Kelvin Chan Published on July 25, 2024 • Read for 3 minutes You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. FILE – The Meta logo is seen at the Vivatech…

  • Bipartisan bill seeks to combat AI Deepfake misuse with watermarking and provenance

    A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new bill that aims to combat the misuse of fake content using artificial intelligence by requiring such content to be watermarked. BillSen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have introduced a proposal that proposes a uniform…

  • Bipartisan bill seeks to combat AI Deepfake misuse with watermarking and provenance

    A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new bill that aims to combat the misuse of fake content using artificial intelligence by requiring such content to be watermarked. BillSen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have introduced a proposal that proposes a uniform…

  • Google ‘asleep at the wheel’ on crypto deepfake scams

    A cybersecurity expert has criticized Google for inadequate safeguards against deepfakes targeting cryptocurrencies involving Bitcoin and figures like Elon Musk. Recently, scammers took advantage of a fabricated YouTube video of billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk to scam unsuspecting users of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC). Bad actors used artificial intelligence…

  • Google ‘asleep at the wheel’ on crypto deepfake scams

    A cybersecurity expert has criticized Google for inadequate safeguards against deepfakes targeting cryptocurrencies involving Bitcoin and figures like Elon Musk. Recently, scammers took advantage of a fabricated YouTube video of billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk to scam unsuspecting users of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC). Bad actors used artificial intelligence…