In a shocking case of AI misuse, two teenage boys from Florida, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested and charged with a third-degree felony for allegedly generating and distributing AI-produced nude images of their middle school classmates without consent. The arrests, which took place in December, mark the first…
The House of Representatives has launched a bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence to explore its societal implications and develop policy recommendations. The Task Force will consider various issues like deepfakes, algorithmic bias, labor impacts, data privacy, and existential risks. While members have diverse priorities, they share concerns about China's…
OpenAI's new generative AI system, Sora, can produce high-quality, realistic videos from just text descriptions. While not yet available to the public, Sora has the potential to revolutionize video creation but also raises ethical concerns about misuse and disinformation. READ MORE
Generative AI poses a serious threat to the upcoming US presidential election by enabling the spread of disinformation that could manipulate voters and distort the outcome. READ ARTICLE
Key Takeaway In 2024, cyberattacks are expected to become more sophisticated and leverage emerging technologies like AI, deepfakes, and virtual reality, posing significant challenges for individuals and organizations. Overall, the report highlights the evolving threat landscape in 2024, emphasizing the need for proactive cybersecurity measures and awareness of emerging attack…
Meta is implementing new ways to detect and label AI-generated images across its platforms to promote transparency around this emerging technology. READ ARTICLE
The key takeaway is that a new AI image app called DignifAI aimed at conservative users is gaining popularity by using AI to add clothing to women's photos or remove their tattoos, in contrast to other AI apps that remove clothes. READ ARTICLE
The key takeaway is that new technologies like AI and deepfakes are being used to spread misinformation and interfere with elections, while social media companies are struggling to adequately address these issues. READ MORE
For just $15, people can use the OnlyFakes service to easily obtain high-quality fake IDs created by AI, potentially enabling financial fraud, money laundering, and other criminal activities. READ ARTICLE
The most common uses of AI tools like ChatGPT are spamming, cheating, faking, and other mundane or unethical purposes rather than truly democratizing intelligence. This reflects the simplistic human condition despite our intelligence. AI was supposed to lower the cost of intelligence but is instead lowering the cost of spam,…
Meta will expand efforts to identify and label AI-generated images on its platforms ahead of upcoming elections globally, seeking to curb misinformation and deception. Meta will label AI-generated images from major AI companies like Google, OpenAI, Microsoft etc. in addition to content created by its own AI tools. These labels…
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize education in various ways, but there are also risks and challenges that need to be addressed regarding ethics, privacy, and responsible development. Summary The summit discussed whether AI can revolutionize education and involved major figures like Hillary Clinton, Nicholas Kristof, Geoffrey Canada, and…
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be exploited by hackers to create sophisticated phishing and hacking attacks against healthcare systems, which often have outdated cyber protections. READ MORE
Pope Francis warned about the dangers of AI technology, citing the viral fake image of him wearing a puffer jacket that was generated using AI, which shows how AI can be used to spread misinformation. He called for international regulation of AI development and use to ensure it benefits humanity.
Alibaba created an "Animate Anyone" model that can animate images based on body movement keypoints, sparking debate about ethics and legal issues since it was reportedly trained on TikTok videos without consent. This case could set precedents for AI model training and use. READ MORE
Key Takeaway AI-generated pornographic deepfakes of over 55 celebrities were being openly sold on Etsy until notified, and the site continues to host thousands of AI porn images, struggling to control this content. READ MORE
Key Takeaway In 2023, the rise of sophisticated AI technology led to a surge in deepfakes, misinformation, and scams, making it increasingly difficult to discern real from fake content online. Deepfakes and misinformation: AI scams: Overall: The increasing sophistication of AI makes it harder to distinguish real from fake content.