Political content turns out to be deepfake: 1 in 4 Indians reported
11 months 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 public trust in media and influencing elections. Earlier, it was announced that Microsoft warned India about China's plan to create and amplify AI-generated content to “benefit its interests” amid the seven-phase elections which started on April 19. With major elections taking place across the world this year, majorly in India, the US and South Korea: “We assess that China will, at a minimum, create and amplify AI-generated content to benefit its interests," according to Clint Watts, General Manager, Microsoft Threat Analysis Center.

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Deepfake scam in Indonesia: President Prabowo's image used to swindle citizens
4 weeks ago

Deepfake scam in Indonesia: President Prabowo's image used to swindle citizens

Firstpost  

Since last year’s Indonesian election, experts have warned of a tidal wave of deepfakes – audio, images and video appearing to come from a known person but which are in fact the work of scammers using artificial intelligence tools Wearing a traditional Indonesian black hat and shirt, President Prabowo Subianto speaks to the camera in an Instagram video, asking his …

AI content without clear policy poses serious risk: HT Digital CEO Puneet Jain at DNPA Conclave 2025
1 month ago

AI content without clear policy poses serious risk: HT Digital CEO Puneet Jain at DNPA Conclave 2025

Live Mint  

The application of Artificial Intelligence in media industry will see more rapid transformation the coming years, HT Digital CEO Puneet Jain said at the Digital News Publishers Association Conclave 2025 on Thursday. Sharing his vision for the future of digital news media, emphasizing the multifaceted role of AI in the industry, Jain said, “AI’s application in our industry is multifaceted—spanning …

ICEA’s TruthTell Hackathon Attracts 450+ Ideas from 300+ Cities to Combat Misinformation
1 month, 1 week ago

ICEA’s TruthTell Hackathon Attracts 450+ Ideas from 300+ Cities to Combat Misinformation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India Cellular & Electronics Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, has received over 450+ unique AI-driven ideas through its TruthTell Hackathon, an initiative focused on tackling misinformation using technology. The hackathon has attracted a diverse mix of participants, including 2,690 working professionals and 2,921 students, fostering collaboration across AI, media, and data science to …

‘Chinese or American, AI a dangerous tool,’ says Delhi HC on PIL against DeepSeek
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Chinese or American, AI a dangerous tool,’ says Delhi HC on PIL against DeepSeek

Firstpost  

The PIL raised concerns about DeepSeek’s data practices, alleging that the platform’s approach to tracking user behaviour goes beyond standard industry practices. During the hearing, Justice Gedela noted that AI tools, irrespective of their origin, pose risks, particularly concerning data privacy India’s concerns over DeepSeek are part of a broader global trend, with multiple countries flagging the AI platform for …

OPINION | Deepfake: Merchants of loot
1 month, 2 weeks ago

OPINION | Deepfake: Merchants of loot

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing an august gathering of titans from the IT industry at the AI Action Summit in Paris as co-host, highlighted the immense potential of artificial intelligence for transforming lives, but at the same time cautioned about the inherent risks involved. AI is being misused to make deepfake videos to misguide people by superimposing images and …

PM Modi highlights threat of deepfakes and disinformation enabled by AI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi highlights threat of deepfakes and disinformation enabled by AI

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the potential risk of Artificial Intelligence such as deepfakes and disinformation and urged world leaders to democratise the technology and re-skilling the people. Addressing the AI Summit in Paris on Tuesday, PM Modi emphasised that the technology must be rooted in local ecosystem and should enhance trust and transparency making them more people-centric …

Misuse of deepfake technology could endanger lives: BJP MP at Rajya Sabha
1 month, 3 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 …

Finance Ministry bans use of ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official purposes. Here’s why
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Finance Ministry bans use of ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official purposes. Here’s why

Live Mint  

Finance Ministry has asked its employees to avoid using AI tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official purposes because of the risks these chatbots pose to the confidentiality of government documents and data, Reuters reported, citing an internal department advisory. India's plans to build its own AI: Last week, Vaishnaw responded to DeepSeek's recent surge in popularity by announcing …

AI or govt mouthpiece? Human rights groups slam China’s DeepSeek over data privacy and state propaganda
2 months ago

AI or govt mouthpiece? Human rights groups slam China’s DeepSeek over data privacy and state propaganda

Live Mint  

Human rights activists and international experts have sharply criticised China’s newly developed AI platform, DeepSeek, amid concerns that it facilitates state propaganda, suppresses sensitive discussions, and collects personal data. The Campaign for Uyghurs, a leading human rights organisation, has raised alarms about DeepSeek’s data collection practices. The group alleges that the AI aggressively stores user information, including IP addresses and …

UK & Australian government officials, AI experts urge users to be cautious of DeepSeek
2 months ago

UK & Australian government officials, AI experts urge users to be cautious of DeepSeek

Firstpost  

Experts, including UK and Australian officials, are urging caution when considering DeepSeek’s use, highlighting the need for a careful approach when interacting with this new AI tool DeepSeek's data policy says that any data, chat or files that users upload to its app are sent to its servers back in China. While it’s safe to ask the AI about general …

CEC Rajiv Kumar cautions against fake narratives that erode the trust of the electorate
2 months, 1 week ago

CEC Rajiv Kumar cautions against fake narratives that erode the trust of the electorate

The Hindu  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Thursday sounded a note of caution against “fake narratives” that erode trust in the electoral process. The conference “Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces; Takeaway for EMBs” is being held in the national capital on January 23-24, ahead of the National Voters Day on January 25. Participating EMBs made presentations on their …

AI challenge to electoral process
2 months, 1 week ago

AI challenge to electoral process

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India’s directive asking political parties to label any campaign or promotional material that uses artificial intelligence or any other digital means is timely but does not go far enough. The Bharatiya Janata Party has filed multiple first information reports against the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing the latter of using AI-edited content to defame Prime Minister Narendra …

Label campaign materials created or enhanced using AI: ECI tells pol parties
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Label campaign materials created or enhanced using AI: ECI tells pol parties

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India has advised political parties to prominently label their campaign materials created or enhanced using artificial intelligence or other synthetic, digital means. The advisory was issued days after the Bharatiya Janata Party filed cases in poll-bound Delhi against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party for using modified content showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Amit …

ECI asks parties to adhere to advisory on labeling synthetic, AI content in elections
2 months, 2 weeks ago

ECI asks parties to adhere to advisory on labeling synthetic, AI content in elections

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India asked all political parties to adhere to the advisory on labeling synthetic and Artificial Intelligence generated content to ensure fair, transparent and responsible use of emerging technologies in election campaigning. In a letter addressed to the president, general secretary and chairperson of all national and State recognized political parties, ECI Joint Director Anuj …

Delhi Police appoints a Joint Commissioner to check AI misuse on social media ahead of poll
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Police appoints a Joint Commissioner to check AI misuse on social media ahead of poll

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on Wednesday appointed a nodal officer to monitor social media for potential misuse of Artificial Intelligence ahead of the February 5 Assembly election. Joint Commissioner of Police Vikramjit Singh has been tasked with identifying deepfake videos and misleading messages shared on social media applications and websites, said the police. The role of AI in political campaigns became …

Delhi Police appoints a Joint Commissioner to check AI misuse on social media ahead of poll
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Police appoints a Joint Commissioner to check AI misuse on social media ahead of poll

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on Wednesday appointed a nodal officer to monitor social media for potential misuse of Artificial Intelligence ahead of the February 5 Assembly election. Joint Commissioner of Police Vikramjit Singh has been tasked with identifying deepfake videos and misleading messages shared on social media applications and websites, said the police. The role of AI in political campaigns became …

McAfee® Deepfake Detector Launches in India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

McAfee® Deepfake Detector Launches in India

The Quint  

McAfee, a global leader in online protection, today announced the launch of McAfee® Deepfake Detector, the latest addition to the company’s suite of AI-powered products, in India. To combat the rise in AI scams and misinformation, McAfee has worked with leading OEMs to bring powerful AI-based deepfake detection capabilities to consumers in India. Recent McAfee research shows that the average …

GenAI used in less than 1% of election-related misinformation in 2024, finds Meta study
3 months, 3 weeks ago

GenAI used in less than 1% of election-related misinformation in 2024, finds Meta study

Firstpost  

The study examined election-related posts across 40 countries, including key regions like India, the US, and the EU, and found that AI played a minor role in spreading misinformation during major elections in 2024 The study’s findings suggest that fears of AI-generated disinformation disrupting elections may have been overstated, at least for now. Image Credit: Reuters A recent analysis by …

Jamtara 2.0 and Deepfake Fraud: India to Lose Rs 70K Crore in 2025: pi-labs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jamtara 2.0 and Deepfake Fraud: India to Lose Rs 70K Crore in 2025: pi-labs

Deccan Chronicle  

Deepfake fraud has rapidly become one of India’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges, with projected losses estimated at ₹70,000 crore in 2025. According to Pi-Labs’ latest report, “Digital Deception Epidemic: 2024 Report on Deepfake Fraud’s Toll on India,” the accessibility and sophistication of generative AI tools are driving a sharp increase in crimes like financial scams, identity theft, and non-consensual adult …

Meta took down over 20 covert influence operations in 2024, claims Russia biggest perpetrator
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta took down over 20 covert influence operations in 2024, claims Russia biggest perpetrator

Firstpost  

Meta intercepted over 500,000 attempts to misuse its AI tools for generating misleading images of political figures such as Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, JD Vance, and Joe Biden in the month leading up to the US elections Meta’s security teams tackled a wide array of covert activities, including fake account networks and fabricated news websites designed to influence public discourse. …

Meta says AI had only ‘modest’ impact on global elections in 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta says AI had only ‘modest’ impact on global elections in 2024

Al Jazeera  

The Facebook and Instagram owner says its defences were able to prevent AI-driven misinformation operations from gaining an online foothold. Despite fears that artificial intelligence could influence the outcome of elections around the world, the United States technology giant Meta said it detected little impact across its platforms this year. “I don’t think the use of generative AI was a …

‘Chaos and confusion’: Microsoft braces for foreign election interference in days ahead
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Chaos and confusion’: Microsoft braces for foreign election interference in days ahead

Politico  

In recent months, Russian disinformation campaigns designed to disparage Vice President Kamala Harris have experimented with artificial intelligence to create or enhance fake content. And Iranian hackers have successfully infiltrated former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Microsoft’s election defense efforts focus on these foreign adversaries because they “have the funding to be persistent over time” and are willing to “pick up …

Deepfakes: A Cyber Threat Lurking in the Digital Age
5 months ago

Deepfakes: A Cyber Threat Lurking in the Digital Age

The Quint  

Deepfakes pose a significant threat to cybersecurity, privacy, and misinformation in the digital age. This article explores the complexities of deepfakes as AI-powered cyber threats and their implications for individuals, organizations, and society. According to a survey by McAfee, 75% of Indians have seen some or other form of deepfake content over the past 12 years, with a significant increase …

Deepfakes - A growing concern on misuse of personality rights
5 months ago

Deepfakes - A growing concern on misuse of personality rights

New Indian Express  

Artificial intelligence, especially generative AI, is transforming our interactions with the physical and digital world. In the context of intellectual property rights in India, deepfakes have had a grave negative impact on many artists and celebrities, leading to violations of their privacy and personality rights. However, enforcing personality rights against AI or AI-generated works poses a greater challenge, as action …

Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions
5 months, 1 week ago

Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions

Wired  

As November 5 draws closer, the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center warned on Wednesday that malicious foreign influence operations launched by Russia, China, and Iran against the US presidential election are continuing to evolve and should not be ignored even though they have come to feel inevitable. “As MTAC observed during the 2020 presidential cycle, foreign adversaries will amplify claims of …

To keep deepfakes from infiltrating its site, Yahoo News enlists help from McAfee
5 months, 1 week ago

To keep deepfakes from infiltrating its site, Yahoo News enlists help from McAfee

LA Times  

In this photo of a musician performing on a street, the highlighted areas show where McAfee’s technology found the most evidence that the image was generated by AI. “While deepfake images are not an issue on Yahoo News today, this tool from McAfee helps us to be proactive as we’re always working to ensure a quality experience,” Sanchez said in …

As deepfakes advance with technology, there are concerns they could become a 'threat to democracy'
5 months, 3 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 …

Microsoft says Iran is using fake news sites to influence 2024 election
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Microsoft says Iran is using fake news sites to influence 2024 election

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Groups connected to the Iranian government are ramping up their …

US intel reveals Russia plans to meddle in 2024 election
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US intel reveals Russia plans to meddle in 2024 election

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia will attempt to influence the 2024 US presidential election …

Deepfakes and Indian elections: A case of much ado about nothing
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepfakes and Indian elections: A case of much ado about nothing

Live Mint  

As the age of AI dawns upon us, it has brought excitement and trepidation in equal measure. The trepidation was mostly around AI-generated deepfakes and how they could change voter minds, influence elections and thus subvert democracy. A post facto analysis done by two Harvard Kennedy School scholars Vandinika Shukla and Bruce Schneier concluded that AI was mostly used constructively, …

Breaking News: Modi Govt. To Put End To Deepfake With This Bill, Congress Opposes Decision | ABP News
9 months, 2 weeks 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, 4 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 …

Study says Indians are now concerned about online content, feel AI is being used to spread misinformation
10 months ago

Study says Indians are now concerned about online content, feel AI is being used to spread misinformation

India Today  

Adobe has released the latest findings of its Future of Trust Study for India, revealing the growing concerns of Indians around misinformation and the impact of generative AI, especially during the ongoing elections. The study found that 86 per cent of Indians believe that misinformation and harmful deep fakes-videos or images altered to deceive-will affect future elections. Seeing the growing …

AI-generated photos and videos pose threat to General Election as 'deep-fake' images could be used to attack politicians' characters, spread hate, and erode trust in democracy
10 months ago

AI-generated photos and videos pose threat to General Election as 'deep-fake' images could be used to attack politicians' characters, spread hate, and erode trust in democracy

Daily Mail  

Regulators must 'act quickly' to introduce safeguards protecting the electoral process from the threat posed by artificial intelligence, experts have urged. The warning came as a study found that bogus photographs and video footage generated by AI could influence the coming General Election in a string of sinister ways. It concluded that so-called 'deepfake' imagery could be used for character …

Fake alert: Voters need to be alert against deepfakes in election campaigns
10 months, 1 week ago

Fake alert: Voters need to be alert against deepfakes in election campaigns

Hindustan Times  

Fact and fiction have become synonyms as AI tools manufacture information quicker than the speed of thought. Deepfake Misinformation Blitzkrieg Videos with unclear sources have surfaced depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a series of Indian voters by name. The 2024 Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum suggest that Indian experts flagged misinformation and disinformation as the "biggest …

China’s AI-powered influence operations at India’s doorstep
10 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s AI-powered influence operations at India’s doorstep

Hindustan Times  

Modes of warfare have undergone several changes since the end of World War II. A recent report by the United States -based social media analytics firm Graphika revealed a pro-Chinese political spam operation promoting a new and distinctive form of video content, which has been operating since 2019 on popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. In November …

Discerning truth becomes a tough task with rise of Artificial Intelligence
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Discerning truth becomes a tough task with rise of Artificial Intelligence

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Scrolling through his news feed with a frown, a first-time voter seated in the politically charged milieu of a local tea shop remarks, “Every time I come across something online these days, it makes me question its authenticity.” Rao, who has voted in every election since he was 18, leans in closer, squinting at the screen. While the rise …

Remove deepfakes within 3 hours of being notified: Election Commission to political parties
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Remove deepfakes within 3 hours of being notified: Election Commission to political parties

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India has sent a letter to all national and state political parties, instructing them to take down any deepfakes within three hours of being notified. “The use of such manipulated, distorted, edited content on social media platforms has the potential to wrongfully sway voter opinions, deepen societal divisions, and erode trust in electioneering process by attacking …

As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: ‘The whole country is paying the price’
10 months, 4 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 …

Will hackers, trolls and AI deepfakes upset the 2024 election?
11 months ago

Will hackers, trolls and AI deepfakes upset the 2024 election?

LA Times  

More than 100 bills have been introduced in at least 39 states to limit and regulate AI-generated materials, according to the Voting Rights Lab, a nonpartisan organization that tracks election-related legislation. A recent threat analysis by Microsoft said a network of Chinese- One Chinese disinformation ploy, according to the Microsoft report, claimed that the U.S. government deliberately set the wildfires …

From Literacy To Alerting Authorities: How Voters Can Be Safeguarded From Malicious Digital Activities During Elections
11 months ago

From Literacy To Alerting Authorities: How Voters Can Be Safeguarded From Malicious Digital Activities During Elections

ABP News  

By Kumar Ritesh 2024 is slated to go down as a turning point in the history of mankind. During election season worldwide, we have seen countries facing issues with deepfakes and audio cloning going viral, attacking the election integrity and impacting citizens’ perspectives on political parties. This January, during the US Democratic Party’s New Hampshire Presidential primary, a robocall mimicking …

As Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh's deepfake videos go viral, experts discuss how to curb the issue
11 months, 1 week ago

As Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh's deepfake videos go viral, experts discuss how to curb the issue

Hindustan Times  

Last year, fans and friends of Rashmika Mandanna were jolted out of their daily lives when a deepfake video of the actor went viral. Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh deepfake issue With the elections already underway in the country, deepfake videos of top stars Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh political parties were recently circulated. Even Singh followed suit to file …

No, Aamir, Ranveer weren’t endorsing any party: How to fact-check, identify deepfakes during elections – Firstpost
11 months, 1 week ago

No, Aamir, Ranveer weren’t endorsing any party: How to fact-check, identify deepfakes during elections – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Videos of Bollywood stars Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh endorsing a political party went viral on social media just ahead of the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections. As the threat of disinformation looms large, we explain how to identify misinformation and inauthentic content As the Lok Sabha elections kick off, the digital landscape becomes a battleground for truth …

India implements stringent measures against AI-generated content and Deepfakes prior to elections
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India implements stringent measures against AI-generated content and Deepfakes prior to elections

India TV News  

As Microsoft warned India about China's plan to create and amplify AI-generated content to “benefit its interests” amid the seven-phase elections which are starting April 19, the Centre has come down on global digital companies heavily, asking them to fix their platforms as part of a new advisory around artificial intelligence and it’s potential threat during the polls. With major …

Karnataka: Poll officials to be trained on deep fakes
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Poll officials to be trained on deep fakes

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: In a first, election officials will be trained on deep fakes, artificial intelligence and modern cybercrimes, to keep a check on online crime. “There is no harm in learning new technology and updating skills to keep pace with the times and also keep a check on cybercrime,” said an official from the Chief Electoral Office, Karnataka, who is part …

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 …

US Senator asks social media companies about preparations for elections in India, other nations
1 year ago

US Senator asks social media companies about preparations for elections in India, other nations

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: An influential American Senator on Friday asked the US social media companies as to what preparations they have made for elections in India, where social media platforms, including Meta-owned WhatsApp, have a long track record of amplifying misleading and false content. The letter, written by Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence and Rules Committees, which has …

Election disinformation takes a big leap with AI being used to deceive worldwide
1 year ago

Election disinformation takes a big leap with AI being used to deceive worldwide

Associated Press  

LONDON — Artificial intelligence is supercharging the threat of election disinformation worldwide, making it easy for anyone with a smartphone and a devious imagination to create fake – but convincing – content aimed at fooling voters. Some recent examples of AI deepfakes include: — A video of Moldova’s pro-Western president throwing her support behind a political party friendly to Russia. …

How AI-Generated Deepfakes Are Playing A Role In 2024 Indian Elections. What Users Can Do To Avoid Pitfalls
1 year ago

How AI-Generated Deepfakes Are Playing A Role In 2024 Indian Elections. What Users Can Do To Avoid Pitfalls

ABP News  

Artificial intelligence and simulated content have spurned discussions on robot takeovers, ethics, job losses, and financial fraud. But in a year of “super elections,” AI is playing a major role in campaigning — and in India, cheap and easy tools are being used to create content ranging from memes to deepfakes and simulated audio. AI's Use During Campaigning We’ve usually …

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