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When AI Shashi Tharoor interviewed MP Shashi Tharoor – Deepfakes to possibilities, know what happened
11Feb By adminNo Comments
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When AI Shashi Tharoor interviewed MP Shashi Tharoor – Deepfakes to possibilities, know what happened

[ad_1] In a captivating turn of events at the Mathrubhumi International Literary Festival, viewers were treated to a unique encounter as an AI-generated replica of Shashi Tharoor took on the role of interviewer, engaging the real-life MP himself in a dialogue that blurred the lines between reality and technology. Here is what transpired at this engrossing encounter:Human and AI Face-OffThe AI-generated Tharoor, which was amazingly fully equipped with the MP's language and style, posed questions prepared in advance, seamlessly integrating with the real Tharoor in a video that left viewers astounded. The conversation delved into various topics, including the Motherland International Literary Festival, the nuances of multi-tonality, and the perils of deepfakes, showcasing both the advancem...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Freedom House on AI, Vincent van Gogh AI, fake AI ad, and more
2Oct By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Freedom House on AI, Vincent van Gogh AI, fake AI ad, and more

[ad_1] Freedom on the Net report flags risks associated with AI; Tom Hanks cautions against AI fake in dental plan ad; EU antitrust regulators confirm no formal probe into AI chips; Spotify CEO Daniel Ek cautions against rapidly outdated AI regulation laws- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Freedom on the Net reportA new report from Freedom House, titled "Freedom on the Net 2023: The Repressive Power of Artificial Intelligence," highlights the decline in internet freedom worldwide, driven by AI advancements. Governments use automated systems for increased online censorship, and disinformation distributors employ AI to create fake content. In 22 countries, legal frameworks mandate digital platforms to use AI for removing dissenting speech. The report urges democra...
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Man scammed out of Rs. 40000 via AI-based video call on WhatsApp; know how to catch deep fakes
17Jul By adminNo Comments
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Man scammed out of Rs. 40000 via AI-based video call on WhatsApp; know how to catch deep fakes

[ad_1] Yet another online scam was reported in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and this one was quite novel in its scope and implementation. A man was cheated of Rs. 40000 through an AI-based video call. The victim got a video call from an unidentified number and the caller acted as a former colleague. The reason why the victim was duped was because the cybercriminals used Artificial intelligence tools to successfully impersonate someone the man knew. The scam was carried out through WhatsApp video calling.During the investigation, Kerala's cyber wing traced the money trail and contacted the specific bank to block the amount after receiving the scam information on Friday. The victim, named Radhakrishnan, received a WhatsApp video call from what sounded like his former colleague in Andhra Pra...
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Almost half of Indians experience AI-enabled fake voice scams, 83% victims lost money: McAfee survey
2May By adminNo Comments
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Almost half of Indians experience AI-enabled fake voice scams, 83% victims lost money: McAfee survey

[ad_1] About half of Indians surveyed said that they are unable to differentiate between the real and cloned voice of a person while 83 percent of the victims of voice scams have faced the loss of money, online security firm McAfee said in a report.The survey of 7,054 people was conducted in seven countries, including 1,010 respondents from India, around artificial intelligence-enabled voice scams by imposters. The report suggests using a verbal codeword among family members and trusted close friends as one of the protective measures from voice scams. "About half (47 percent) of Indian adults have experienced or know someone who has experienced some kind of AI voice scam, which is almost double the global average (25 percent). 83 percent of Indian victims said they had a loss of money- ...
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Scary! AI creates extremely REAL images of people who NEVER existed; goosebump moment
19Jan By adminNo Comments
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Scary! AI creates extremely REAL images of people who NEVER existed; goosebump moment

[ad_1] Image generating AI models have been here for a while. But now, they are getting too good, scarily good, in fact. Check out these images of people that do not exist. It will give you goosebumps. Ever since DALL-E, a text-prompt based AI image generator by OpenAI, was unveiled in January 2021, the possibilities of what artificial intelligence is capable of has increased exponentially. Over the last one year, we have seen multiple platforms pop up which can create stunning art with simple language text prompts. And while they started with random images that vaguely matched the text prompt, today they can create scarily accurate images that match exactly with the caption. So, what happens when a user asks for images of “people in a party”. The answer is super realistic AI drawn im...
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