As deepfakes advance with technology, there are concerns they could become a 'threat to democracy'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

As deepfakes advance with technology, there are concerns they could become a 'threat to democracy'

ABC  

Australia's first political deepfake starred former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk claiming the state was "cooked". "In 2020, we saw one of Australia's first political deepfakes with a video of Annastacia Palaszczuk, then the premier, saying and doing things she didn't say and do," he said. Manipulated videos 'could change the result of the election' RMIT University information system lecturer Shahriar Kaisar said as technology advances, deepfakes will become a "threat to democracy and how people perceive democracy". Mr Browne said truth in political advertising laws wouldn't stop all misinformation, but would help "correct some of the most egregious examples". Labor used AI generated video to mock Dutton's nuclear plan Photo shows Peter Dutton ai dance video TikTok Just hours after the Queensland premier described a fake video of him dancing as a "turning point" for democracy, a video surfaced of his federal colleagues using the same tactics.

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Misuse of deepfake technology could endanger lives: BJP MP at Rajya Sabha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Misuse of deepfake technology could endanger lives: BJP MP at Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Misuse of deepfake technology could endanger lives and undermine people’s trust in digital content, Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Darshana Singh said on Friday during the Zero Hour at Rajya Sabha. She raised concerns about privacy, transparency, and digital security “Some people are misusing this technology to spread fake news and harm society,” she said, warning that deepfakes—AI-generated videos …

Can democracy survive the perfect storm of disinformation?
5 months, 1 week ago

Can democracy survive the perfect storm of disinformation?

ABC  

Just weeks before a US presidential election, a combination of political mendacity, the perverse incentives offered by social media platforms, and opportunism on the part of content creators/consumers, have come together to form a perfect storm. With state and federal elections around the corner, and little more than a year after the failed Voice referendum, can anything be done in …

Breaking News: Modi Govt. To Put End To Deepfake With This Bill, Congress Opposes Decision | ABP News
9 months, 1 week ago

Breaking News: Modi Govt. To Put End To Deepfake With This Bill, Congress Opposes Decision | ABP News

ABP News  

Deepfake refers to a sophisticated form of digital manipulation where artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques are used to create or alter video, audio, or images to depict something that never actually occurred. This technology has raised concerns due to its potential for misuse, such as creating fake news, misinformation, or defamatory content. While deepfake technology has legitimate applications in …

SPOTLIGHT | How ‘cheapfakes’ are pushing misinformation in the 2024 Lok Sabha election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

SPOTLIGHT | How ‘cheapfakes’ are pushing misinformation in the 2024 Lok Sabha election

The Hindu  

Published : May 31, 2024 18:19 IST - 5 MINS READ The 2024 general election was in full swing when hundreds of social media users shared a video that appeared to show Union Home Minister Amit Shah saying the ruling party wanted to scrap a quota system aimed at undoing centuries of caste discrimination. “From what we can tell, it’s …

As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: ‘The whole country is paying the price’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: ‘The whole country is paying the price’

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Bollywood stars seldom weigh in on politics, so videos showing two celebrities criticizing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi — and endorsing his main opposition, the Congress party — were bound to go viral. But the clips of A-list actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh were fake, AI-generated videos that were yet another example of the false or …

Political content turns out to be deepfake: 1 in 4 Indians reported
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Political content turns out to be deepfake: 1 in 4 Indians reported

India TV News  

It was recently reported that one in four Indians have said that they have recently come across political content which was later discovered to be deepfake. As per the cyber security company McAfee, about 75 per cent of Indians have encountered deepfake content, with most concerned about the potential use of Artificial Intelligence -powered deepfakes for impersonating public figures, undermining …

Elections During the Time of AI & Deepfakes: How Dangerous It is, Can We Do Something About It?
1 year ago

Elections During the Time of AI & Deepfakes: How Dangerous It is, Can We Do Something About It?

News 18  

M Karunanidhi, the DMK patriarch who died in 2018, appeared on a big screen as Tamil Nadu chief minister unveiled the party’s manifesto for the Lok Sabha election. With the world’s biggest elections taking place in the country, AI and deepfakes are making their way into electioneering by promoting certain candidates and sending personalised messages to the targeted audience. “Deepfakes …

A deepfake of Firstpost's Vantage doing rounds on social media
1 year ago

A deepfake of Firstpost's Vantage doing rounds on social media

Firstpost  

In the absence of a panacea for the deepfake dilemma, individual vigilance remains paramount In the realm of media, the advent of deepfake technology has introduced a formidable challenge - one that strikes at the heart of authenticity and trust. Danger of deepfake content First and foremost, it’s crucial to recognise the inherent danger posed by deepfake content. The sheer …

How can Deepfake help to sway public opinion, discredit people or politicians?
1 year ago

How can Deepfake help to sway public opinion, discredit people or politicians?

India TV News  

As billions of people will be voting during the elections across the world this year, growing threats from artificial intelligence technology like deepfake videos and voice synching could be used to help influence public opinion and discredit people or politicians. He further added: "These deepfake videos and voice synching can be used to help sway public opinion, discredit individuals or …

Deepfake democracy: Behind the AI trickery shaping India’s 2024 election
1 year, 1 month ago

Deepfake democracy: Behind the AI trickery shaping India’s 2024 election

Al Jazeera  

Want an opponent to campaign for you? “Politics is about creating perception; with AI tools and a click, you can turn the perception on its head in a minute,” said Arun Reddy, the national coordinator for social media at the Congress, who oversaw the party’s tech-savvy Telangana election. “But I know many people who are doing it for very low …

Trust in the digital world during the time of deepfakes
1 year, 2 months ago

Trust in the digital world during the time of deepfakes

Hindustan Times  

What would your elderly father’s response be if he received an emergency video message from you requesting a large sum of money? The Union government has already sent an advisory to social media intermediaries asking them to strengthen their systems for detecting and taking down deepfakes, and reports suggest that the ministry of electronics and IT is considering amendments to …

India Today uncovers potential deepfake onslaught on 2024 Lok Sabha poll campaigns
1 year, 2 months ago

India Today uncovers potential deepfake onslaught on 2024 Lok Sabha poll campaigns

India Today  

What was once relegated to the realm of science fiction appears to have become a formidable weapon in the political landscape of the country. An India Today investigation has exposed covert operations by digital manipulators seeking to influence public opinion ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections through the insidious use of deepfake technology. Essentially, it's about portraying opposition candidates …

Deepfakes: Clear and present danger
1 year, 3 months ago

Deepfakes: Clear and present danger

India Today  

Before you hit the forward button on your smartphone app next time, pause for a minute. “Deepfakes are definitely one of the big here-and-now problems of AI,” says London-based technology expert, author and start-up mentor Jaspreet Bindra. And as Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Union minister of state for electronics and information technology, says in the accompanying interview, “The phenomenon of deepfakes, …

Deepfake menace: Govt warns of stern action, meets social media platforms
1 year, 3 months ago

Deepfake menace: Govt warns of stern action, meets social media platforms

Live Mint  

To tackle the deepfake issue, a review meeting between the government and the social media platforms was held on Tuesday, said a report by PTI citing sources. According to the report, some social media platforms have complied and those who are “slow” in doing so have been given additional time. In Tuesday's meeting, the government has made it clear that …

‘Misinformation is our bigger concern than deepfake’: Karnataka IT minister after Centre's move
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Misinformation is our bigger concern than deepfake’: Karnataka IT minister after Centre's move

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge said the misinformation and circulation of fake news is a bigger threat to democracy as compared to artificial intelligence-generated deepfake content. His comments came after the central government announced a crackdown on deepfake content on social media, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns over its misuse. The Supreme Court has already expressed its …

New regulation to tackle deepfakes soon; Vaishnaw meets social media platforms
1 year, 4 months ago

New regulation to tackle deepfakes soon; Vaishnaw meets social media platforms

The Hindu  

Terming deepfakes as a new threat to democracy, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the government will come up with new regulations soon to tackle deepfakes. The minister, who met social media platforms on the deepfake issue on Thursday, said that companies have agreed on the need for clear actionable work in areas such as detection, prevention, strengthening …

Centre to penalise creators, platforms hosting deepfakes: IT Minister
1 year, 4 months ago

Centre to penalise creators, platforms hosting deepfakes: IT Minister

India Today  

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the Centre will soon bring in new legislation or make amendments to existing laws to tackle the increasing concern around deepfakes. These weaken trust in society and its institutions," the IT Minister said after his meeting with various stakeholders, including social media platforms, Nasscom and other professors from the field of artificial …

Deepfake: New regulation for social media platforms on cards, accused to be penalised | Deets inside
1 year, 4 months ago

Deepfake: New regulation for social media platforms on cards, accused to be penalised | Deets inside

India TV News  

With the rising cases related to DeepFake, which was recently flagged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other prominent celebrities, it has been reported that the government and social media companies are working towards bringing detailed guidelines for detecting, preventing and spreading of such misleading and fake video content within the next ten days. Addressing a press conference after …

Fighting Deepfakes: Indian government to meet executives from social media firms, discuss issues
1 year, 4 months ago

Fighting Deepfakes: Indian government to meet executives from social media firms, discuss issues

Firstpost  

Officials from the government of India are set to meet executives from social media platforms on November 23, to discuss how to deal with deepfakes and find a solution to them Senior government officials have disclosed that the Union government is set to hold discussions with senior executives from social media and other internet companies this Thursday to address the …

PM raises concerns over tech misuse, deepfakes
1 year, 4 months ago

PM raises concerns over tech misuse, deepfakes

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concerns over misuse of technology and artificial intelligence to create deepfakes and said the media can play a role in raising awareness since a large section of society does not have the wherewithal to ascertain the veracity of content. The Prime Minister’s remarks came amid major concerns and outrage over a series of …

PM Modi Expresses Deep Concern Against AI Deepfakes, Says Media Must Educate People
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi Expresses Deep Concern Against AI Deepfakes, Says Media Must Educate People

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns on Friday about the misuse of artificial intelligence in the creation of deceptive 'deepfake' content. Speaking at the BJP's Diwali Milan event at the party's New Delhi headquarters, PM Modi emphasised the need for media to play a crucial role in educating the public about the potential crisis associated with deepfakes, as reported by …

Amid Rashmika Mandanna row, PM Modi speaks up on ‘deepfake' videos: ‘Misuse of AI problematic’
1 year, 4 months ago

Amid Rashmika Mandanna row, PM Modi speaks up on ‘deepfake' videos: ‘Misuse of AI problematic’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged the misuse of artificial intelligence for creating 'deepfakes', and said the media must educate people about this crisis in making. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged the misuse of artificial intelligence Modi's statement comes days after a ‘deepfake’ video of actress Rashmika Mandanna, that was suspected to be made with the help …

Deepfakes have a dark side of AI and lawyers set to fight for the identity of people
1 year, 4 months ago

Deepfakes have a dark side of AI and lawyers set to fight for the identity of people

India TV News  

Deepfakes, which first emerged in 2019 with fake videos where Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were features. If you have seen Barack Obama former US President calling Donald Trump a “complete dipshit”, or if you have seen Mark Zuckerberg having “total control of billions of people’s stolen data” – then you do know how …

A reality check about deepfakes
1 year, 4 months ago

A reality check about deepfakes

Hindustan Times  

Last week, a video on social media rekindled fears about deepfakes, a type of AI-generated media that is hard to detect as synthetic. Last year, western countries suspected Russia could use deepfakes to justify its invasion of Ukraine. While not exactly called deepfake, the use of synthetic media by Hollywood studios to be able to revive dead actors is one …

Govt asks social media firms to identify, remove misinformation, deepfakes within 36 hours
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt asks social media firms to identify, remove misinformation, deepfakes within 36 hours

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has issued an advisory to major social media companies to identify misinformation, deepfakes and other content that violates rules and remove those within 36 hours after being reported to them, an official statement said on Tuesday. "The Centre today issued an advisory to the significant social media intermediaries to ensure that due diligence is exercised and reasonable efforts …

The danger of deepfakes
2 years, 2 months ago

The danger of deepfakes

The Hindu  

Disinformation and hoaxes have evolved from mere annoyance to warfare that can create social discord, increase polarisation, and in some cases, even influence the election outcome. Artificial Intelligence -Generated Synthetic media or deepfakes have clear benefits in certain areas, such as accessibility, education, film production, criminal forensics, and artistic expression. Deepfakes can also cause short-term and long-term social harm and …

The threat of deepfakes
4 years, 2 months ago

The threat of deepfakes

The Hindu  

The protesters who created chaos in Capitol Hill on January 6 believe that the 2020 U.S. election was stolen by the Democrats. Deepfakes — synthetic media, meaning media that are either manipulated or wholly generated by Artificial Intelligence — even have the power to threaten the electoral outcome of the world’s oldest democracy. So far, it has not enacted any …

Deepfakes are jumping from porn to politics. It’s time to fight back
4 years, 3 months ago

Deepfakes are jumping from porn to politics. It’s time to fight back

Wired  

An increasingly large proportion of video content online will be synthetic in 2021 – meaning wholly or partially generated by AI. Some of it will be benign, and even hilarious, such as the YouTubers who are using the power of AI to deepfake Nicolas Cage into every Hollywood movie ever made – but there will be plenty that have been …

Countering deepfakes, the most serious AI threat
4 years, 4 months ago

Countering deepfakes, the most serious AI threat

The Hindu  

Disinformation and hoaxes have evolved from mere annoyance to high stake warfare for creating social discord, increasing polarisation, and in some cases, influencing an election outcome. Nation-state actors with geopolitical aspirations, ideological believers, violent extremists, and economically motivated enterprises can manipulate media narratives using deepfakes, with easy and unprecedented reach and scale. Deepfakes can cause short- and long-term social harm …

Deepfake Hits Indian Polity, Brings Privacy Concerns as Pornography Scare Looms Large
5 years, 1 month ago

Deepfake Hits Indian Polity, Brings Privacy Concerns as Pornography Scare Looms Large

News 18  

Election campaigns in India in recent times have seen increasing usage of technologies. Not only this, deepfake technology specialises in being used for specific parts of the human body, which becomes instrumental in simulating aspects such as lip movements, eye twitches and even vocal cord movements. While this is a seemingly casual application that demonstrates how AI deepfake technology may …

Facebook to ban deepfakes to prevent misinformation during 2020 US presidential elections
5 years, 2 months ago

Facebook to ban deepfakes to prevent misinformation during 2020 US presidential elections

Firstpost  

Facebook says that it will be using a collaborative approach to tackle the menace of deepfake videos which are meant to distort reality. In order to prevent any such manipulation, in addition to the measures the social media giant has already taken, Facebook has also decided to ban sharing of manipulated videos and photos, popularly known as deepfakes. In a …

Facebook bans ‘deepfake’ videos, but policy doesn’t cover parody or satire
5 years, 2 months ago

Facebook bans ‘deepfake’ videos, but policy doesn’t cover parody or satire

LA Times  

A manipulated video viewed online changes statements made by President Trump and President Obama. Videos that don’t immediately meet Facebook’s internal criteria for removal may still get fact-checked by more than 50 organizations the social media giant has partnered with worldwide. “Facebook wants you to think the problem is video-editing technology, but the real problem is Facebook’s refusal to stop …

Facebook to remove deepfake videos in run-up to 2020 US election
5 years, 2 months ago

Facebook to remove deepfake videos in run-up to 2020 US election

ABC  

Facebook will remove deepfakes and other manipulated videos from its platform if they have been misleadingly edited, but not content that is parody or satire, in a move aimed at curbing misinformation ahead of the US presidential election. Key points: Facebook says while deepfake videos are still rare, they pose an increasing threat The tech giant has been criticised in …

Twitter wants your feedback on its deepfake policy plans
5 years, 4 months ago

Twitter wants your feedback on its deepfake policy plans

Live Mint  

Social media platform Twitter on Monday unveiled its plan for handling deepfake videos and other manipulated media, and called for feedback from the public. Twitter's new proposal, laid out in a blog post, said it might place a notice next to tweets sharing "synthetic or manipulated media," warn people before they like or share such tweets, or add a link …

Prepare for the Deepfake Era of Web Video
5 years, 5 months ago

Prepare for the Deepfake Era of Web Video

Wired  

It has always been good advice to take what you see on the internet with a pinch of salt, but online video has lately become even less trustworthy. Deepfakes, clips altered or fabricated with an artificial intelligence technique called machine learning, make alternative realities easier to create and disseminate. In the video above, Sam Gregory, a program director at nonprofit …

The rise of ‘deep-fakes’ and threats to truth
5 years, 9 months ago

The rise of ‘deep-fakes’ and threats to truth

The Hindu  

Imagine watching a familiar video of yourself on Twitter in which you are, say, speaking at a conference. This is the world of ‘deep-fakes’ — audio and visual-media manipulation taken to a new level altogether, assisted by Artificial Intelligence and the latest advances in software. Or an individual hacker claims to have stolen audio of a private conversation between two …

‘Deepfakes’ called new election threat, with no easy fix
5 years, 9 months ago

‘Deepfakes’ called new election threat, with no easy fix

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — “Deepfake” videos pose a clear and growing threat to America’s national security, lawmakers and experts say. “We don’t have a general solution,” said David Doermann, a former official with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Experts dismissed the clip, which was slowed down to make it appear that Pelosi was slurring her words, as nothing more than a “cheap …

Deepfake Videos And The Threat Of Not Knowing What's Real
5 years, 9 months ago

Deepfake Videos And The Threat Of Not Knowing What's Real

Huff Post  

It’s November 2020, only days before the presidential election. One person’s face can be swapped onto another person’s head, like this video of Steve Buscemi with Jennifer Lawrence’s body, or a person’s face can be toyed with on their own head, like this video of President Donald Trump disputing the veracity of climate change, or this one of Facebook CEO …

Lawmakers warn of ‘deepfake’ videos ahead of 2020 election
6 years, 1 month ago

Lawmakers warn of ‘deepfake’ videos ahead of 2020 election

CNN  

New York CNN Business — An increasing number of lawmakers are warning that a form of video manipulation, known as deepfakes, could be the next stage of information warfare ahead of the 2020 US Presidential election. Three members of the House of Representatives, including Rep. Adam Schiff, who now chairs the House Intelligence Committee, wrote to Director of National Intelligence …

I never said that! High-tech deception of ‘deepfake’ videos
6 years, 8 months ago

I never said that! High-tech deception of ‘deepfake’ videos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hey, did my congressman really say that? New technology on the internet lets anyone make videos of real people appearing to say things they’ve never said. “The technology, of course, knows no borders, so I expect the impact to ripple around the globe.” When an average person can create a realistic fake video of the president saying anything …

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