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Shocking deepfake video featuring Ripple CEO surfaces online; YouTube policies under scanner

26Dec

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Shocking deepfake video featuring Ripple CEO surfaces online; YouTube policies under scanner

[ad_1] 2023 has been nothing short of a nightmare for security researchers. While the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have increased productivity and helped users in their day-to-day lives, the technology has also been misused by threat actors to defraud people and carry out other illicit activities. There have been many instances of hackers masquerading as eminent persons in videos. In a recent case, a deepfake video surfaced on YouTube, showing the fake CEO of Ripple convincing people to double their crypto investments. Know all about it.Ripple CEO deepfake controversyThe crypto community has witnessed the rise of a new deepfake featuring Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of US-based crypto solutions provider Ripple. In the deceptive video that was previously available on YouTub...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: Son recreates late father’s voice via AI, Yamaha AI piano, deepfakes, more

23Dec

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Son recreates late father’s voice via AI, Yamaha AI piano, deepfakes, more

[ad_1] Even as we enter the weekend today, December 23, interesting tidbits from the world of artificial intelligence keep coming in. In a shocking development, Infosys has lost a deal worth $1.5 billion with an undisclosed AI firm. The announcement came just days after Infosys Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Nilanjan Roy's resignation. In other news, a group of teachers worked with Yamaha to create an AI-assisted piano that tracks the notes of the music and augments the performance by adding whatever keys are needed but not pressed. And, Arizona creates its own deepfakes to prepare for polls. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Infosys loses mega deal with AI firmInfosys recently terminated its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an undisclosed global AI com...

‘Authentic’ Named Word of the Year as AI Blurs Line Between Real and Fake

28Nov

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‘Authentic’ Named Word of the Year as AI Blurs Line Between Real and Fake

[ad_1] Merriam-Webster Inc. chose “authentic” as its word of the year, highlighting how misinformation on platforms like Elon Musk's X Corp. and the rise of artificial intelligence have made it harder to assess what's real and what's fake.“The line between ‘real' and ‘fake' has become increasingly blurred,” Merriam-Webster's Editor at Large Peter Sokolowski said in a statement. “As a result, in social media and marketing, authentic has become the gold standard for building trust.” We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join Searches for authentic “saw a substantial increase in 2023, driven by stories and conversations about AI, celebrity culture, identity, and social media,” the dictionary company said. It describes the word as an aspirational quality that celebrities such as Taylor Swift and...

After Alia Bhatt deepfake video goes viral, know these top 10 crucial safety tips

27Nov

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After Alia Bhatt deepfake video goes viral, know these top 10 crucial safety tips

[ad_1] In the latest wave of deepfake scandals, a manipulated video featuring Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has emerged, raising serious questions about the implications of artificial intelligence for spreading large-scale harm. The video, currently circulating on various social media platforms, showcases Alia's face seamlessly superimposed onto another woman, who dons a stylish blue floral co-ord set and engages with the camera. The Alia Bhatt deepfake video follows the recent deepfake episodes involving Rashmika Mandanna, Katrina Kaif, and Kajol, adding to the growing unease surrounding the misuse of advanced AI technology.Not long ago, a manipulated video of Kajol made headlines when an original clip featuring influencer Rosie Breen was used as part of the 'Get Ready With Me' trend on...

India warns Facebook, YouTube to enforce rules to deter deepfakes – sources

25Nov

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India warns Facebook, YouTube to enforce rules to deter deepfakes – sources

[ad_1] India's government on Friday warned social media firms including Facebook and YouTube to repeatedly remind users that local laws prohibit them from posting deepfakes and content that spreads obscenity or misinformation, two sources told Reuters. The warning was conveyed by deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a closed-door meeting where he said many companies had not updated their usage terms despite 2022 rules that prohibit content "harmful" to children, obscene or that "impersonates another person". It comes amid growing concerns over deepfakes - realistic yet fabricated videos created by artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms trained on online footage - which a top minister this week said this week India is drawing up rules to address.Chandrasekhar said the companies m...

Govt launches crackdown against deepfake videos, will enable citizens to lodge FIR, says IT Minister

24Nov

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Govt launches crackdown against deepfake videos, will enable citizens to lodge FIR, says IT Minister

[ad_1] The Government of India has launched a crackdown on an increasingly popular artificial intelligence (AI) technology known as deepfake videos, according to Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar. This development comes a day after Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a meeting with top social media companies and announced that the government will soon come up with new regulations to tackle the issues surrounding deepfake videos. Govt crackdown on deepfake videosChandrasekhar said that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) will create a platform through which citizens can notify if social media platforms are in violation of the IT rule. The government will also assist them in filing FIR against these platfo...

India to take strong action against deepfake videos: Penalties for creators and platforms likely

23Nov

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India to take strong action against deepfake videos: Penalties for creators and platforms likely

[ad_1] In a crucial step to counter the escalating threat posed by deepfake videos, the Government of India is set to introduce new regulations or amend existing laws. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw disclosed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) plan to address the urgent need for building trust in society and democracy. Deepfakes, hyper-realistic fake videos or audio, have become a significant concern, particularly after the viral spread of such content featuring Bollywood actresses, models and other celebrities. The ministry attributes the rapid dissemination of deepfake videos to the widespread use of social media platforms and it emphasised the need for stringent measures.Meeting with StakeholdersMinister Vaishnaw convened a meeting with representatives fr...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: PM Modi says AI must be made safe; Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI, more

22Nov

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: PM Modi says AI must be made safe; Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI, more

[ad_1] Today, November 22, marked another massive day for artificial intelligence with big announcements across the ecosystem. OpenAI finally appears to have resolved the week-long turmoil as the company announced that ousted CEO Sam Altman will be reinstated to his position. In other news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the negative effect of AI at the virtual summit of G20 nations. He said that AI must be made safe for society and its dangers must be understood. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look. PM Modi urges G20 nations to build safer AIAt the opening day of the virtual summit of G20 nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the risks of AI and emphasized the need to make it safer. He also called for global regulations and cooperation o...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: Demand raised for crackdown against deepfakes, AI-focused Amazon cuts jobs

18Nov

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Demand raised for crackdown against deepfakes, AI-focused Amazon cuts jobs

[ad_1] Today, November 18, marked a day of shocking developments in the artificial intelligence space. In the first incident, the cofounder of OpenAI, Sam Altman, was sacked from the position of CEO of OpenAI by the company's board of directors. In the fallout of the decision, company president Greg Brockman also resigned from his position. In other news, Amazon announced it is trimming jobs at its Alexa voice assistant unit, citing shifting business priorities and a greater focus on generative artificial intelligence. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Amazon to cut jobs to focus on AIAmazon is reducing jobs in its Alexa voice assistant unit, citing changes in business priorities and a higher emphasis on generative AI, said a report by Reuters. The job cuts ...

5 things about AI you may have missed today: Congress demands deepfake redressal, Google to invest in Character.AI, more

11Nov

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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Congress demands deepfake redressal, Google to invest in Character.AI, more

[ad_1] Diwali is almost here, and while India is all set to enter the festive weekend, the artificial intelligence space is ever so buzzing. In the first incident, Maharashtra Congress asked the state government to intervene and set up a committee to create a legal, regulatory framework to deal with the issue of deepfakes. In another incident, Google is currently in talks to invest capital worth hundreds of millions of dollars into the popular character-based AI chatbot platform Character.AI. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Congress demands Maharashtra govt to deal with deepfakesThe Maharashtra Congress is urging the state government to establish a committee to develop a legal and regulatory framework for addressing deepfakes created by AI, reported PTI. T...