Tag: AI-generated misinformation

Crackdown on deepfakes: MCA, Meta partner to curb AI-generated misinformation with WhatsApp helpline
20Feb By adminNo Comments
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Crackdown on deepfakes: MCA, Meta partner to curb AI-generated misinformation with WhatsApp helpline

[ad_1]  The Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) and Meta have announced that a dedicated fact-checking helpline on WhatsApp - aimed at combating deepfakes and deceptive AI-generated content - will be available for the public in March 2024.The pledge to crack down on deepfakes comes at a time when the world's largest democracy is preparing for general elections. The Lok Sabha elections are due in April-May this year. "The Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) and Meta are working on launching a dedicated fact-checking helpline on WhatsApp in an effort to combat media generated using artificial intelligence (AI) which may deceive people on matters of public importance, commonly known as deepfakes, and help people connect with verified and credible information," according to a release. The...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI sparks fears in finance, AI-linked misinformation, more
14Jan By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI sparks fears in finance, AI-linked misinformation, more

[ad_1] AI sparks fears in finance, business, and law; Chinese military trains AI to predict enemy actions on battlefield with ChatGPT-like models; OpenAI's GPT store faces challenge as users exploit platform for 'AI Girlfriends'; Anthropic study reveals alarming deceptive abilities in AI models- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI sparks fears in finance, business, and lawAI's growing influence triggers concerns in finance, business, and law. FINRA identifies AI as an "emerging risk," while the World Economic Forum's survey reveals AI-fueled misinformation as the primary near-term threat to the global economy. Financial Stability Oversight Council warns of potential "direct consumer harm," and SEC Chairman Gary Gensler highlights the peril to financial stability...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-art copyright, AI in classrooms and much more
20Aug By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI-art copyright, AI in classrooms and much more

[ad_1] US Federal Judge rules AI-generated art is uncopyrightable; UK PM Rishi Sunak allocates 100 mn euros for AI chips in global computing race; Study reveals 40% of workers need reskilling in 3 years due to AI; IIT Madras aims to secure 25 gold medals in 10 years with AI training solutions- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look. 1. US Federal Judge rules AI-generated art can't be ‘copyrighted' A US Federal Judge, Beryl A. Howell, has declared that AI-generated art cannot be copyrighted. This ruling came in response to a lawsuit against the US Copyright Office by Stephen Thaler, who sought copyright for an AI-generated image, the Verge reported. Judge Howell stated that copyright requires human authorship and that AI lacks the necessary human touch. However, she re...
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AI is a ‘moment of revolution,’ top Democrat says in urging swift action on regulations
22Jun By adminNo Comments
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AI is a ‘moment of revolution,’ top Democrat says in urging swift action on regulations

[ad_1] Calling the rapid growth of artificial intelligence tools a “moment of revolution,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that the government must act quickly to regulate companies that are developing it.The New York Democrat said he is working on what he calls “exceedingly ambitious” bipartisan legislation to maximize the technology's benefits and mitigate significant risks. While Schumer did not lay out details of such legislation, he offered some key goals: protect U.S. elections from AI-generated misinformation or interference, shield U.S. workers and intellectual property, prevent exploitation by AI algorithms and create new guardrails to ward off bad actors. AI legislation also should promote American innovation, Schumer said in a speech at the Center for Stra...
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