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MIT researchers develop tool to battle deepfakes and AI manipulation; Know how PhotoGuard works
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MIT researchers develop tool to battle deepfakes and AI manipulation; Know how PhotoGuard works

[ad_1] Deepfakes have emerged as a major talking point this year as a malicious side-effect of artificial intelligence (AI). Many bad actors have used the current boom in this space to use AI editing tools to create fake images of people and institutions. Multiple reports have emerged of criminals creating fake nudes of people and then threatening them to post these photos online if the victim did not pay them money. But now, a group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have come up with a tool that can help combat this problem.According to a report by MIT Technology Review, researchers have created a tool called PhotoGuard that alters images to protect them from being manipulated by AI systems. Hadi Salman, a contributor to the research and a PhD researcher...
Shocking deepfake video featuring Ripple CEO surfaces online; YouTube policies under scanner
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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
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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...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Apple’s AI research, fear of deepfakes spreads in UK, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Apple’s AI research, fear of deepfakes spreads in UK, more

[ad_1] Even as we enter the last leg of the year, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be an important discussion topic for corporations and governments alike. Apple has published new AI research where the researchers have highlighted how large language models (LLMs) can be run on limited storage devices, such as iPhones, instead of the internet, and still maintain their capabilities. This development may give the tech giant an edge over competitors. In other news, the former Justice Secretary Sir Robert Buckland is urging the government to increase its efforts to ensure deepfakes do not become a disrupting factor in the 2024 general election. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Apple's AI research may give it an edge over competitorsApple has recently pu...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Rajeev Chandrasekhar on AI talent, ChatGPT’s geographic bias, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Rajeev Chandrasekhar on AI talent, ChatGPT’s geographic bias, more

[ad_1] Today, December 16, the artificial intelligence place was abuzz with activity with multiple news coming from across the globe. In India, at the Global AI Conclave, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlighted the challenge of AI talent in India and the need to improve education to ensure India can stay competitive in this emerging technology. In other news, researchers have found that OpenAI's AI chatbot ChatGPT is limited in providing location-specific information about environmental justice issues, which may hint at its geographic biases.Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlights the challenge of AI talentMoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar, while speaking at the Global AI Conclave, highlighted that India's biggest challenge in the AI spac...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: EU agrees on AI Act, Elon Musk to make Grok politically neutral, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: EU agrees on AI Act, Elon Musk to make Grok politically neutral, more

[ad_1] Today, December 9, has become a monumental day in the artificial intelligence space as a major regulatory hurdle was crossed. After more than a year spent in debates, protests, and discussions, Europe has finally reached a provisional deal on landmark European Union (EU) rules governing the use of AI, popularly known as the AI Act. In other news, a poster on X highlighted that Grok, the xAI chatbot, leans left libertarian politically, after which Elon Musk responded that immediate steps would be taken to ensure the political neutrality of the AI chatbot. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.EU reaches landmark deal for AI ActOn Friday, Europe reached a provisional agreement on significant European Union regulations concerning the use of AI, reported Reut...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Crackdown against deepfakes under govt review, Meta-IBM AI alliance, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Crackdown against deepfakes under govt review, Meta-IBM AI alliance, more

[ad_1] Today, December 5, was an important day in the artificial intelligence space. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar met social media platforms to review progress made by them in tackling the issue of deepfakes, and misinformation in general. New advisories for compliance are expected to be released. Meta Platforms and IBM have joined an AI alliance with 40 other organizations to create an industry group dedicated to open-source AI work, aiming to share technology and reduce risks. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Govt reviews social media platforms' efforts to curb deepfakesUnion Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar recently met with social media platforms to assess their efforts in combating misinformation and deepfakes. He emphasized that advisories will be...
Govt reviews social networks progress on curbing deepfakes; advisory on 100% compliance soon
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Govt reviews social networks progress on curbing deepfakes; advisory on 100% compliance soon

[ad_1] Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday met social media platforms to review progress made by them in tackling misinformation and deepfakes, and asserted that advisories will be issued in the next two days to ensure 100 per cent compliance by platforms.New, amended IT Rules to further ensure compliance of platforms, and the safety and trust of online users are actively under consideration, Chandrasekhar said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). "Held the 2nd #DigitalIndiaDialogues on Misinformation and #Deepfakes with intermediaries today, to review the progress made since the Nov 24 meeting. Many platforms are responding to the decisions taken last month and advisories on ensuring 100 per cent compliance will be issued in the next 2 days," Chandrasekhar, who is Minister of ...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: Amazon Future Engineer program expanded, PIL against deepfakes, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Amazon Future Engineer program expanded, PIL against deepfakes, more

[ad_1] AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, December 4. Amazon announced plans to expand its Amazon Future Engineer program by introducing advanced coding and AI modules in 100 Karnataka schools. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court sought the Indian government's response to a PIL against deepfakes. In another development, Nvidia CEO committed to prioritizing AI processor supply to Japan amidst global demand and Japan's $13.6 billion chip investment.All this, and more in today's AI roundup. 1. Amazon to bring coding, AI modules to Karnataka schoolsAmazon on Monday announced that it will introduce advanced coding and AI modules, expanding its Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) program. According to a PTI report, the e-commerce giant...
5 things about AI you may have missed today: President Droupadi Murmu on deepfakes, AI lasers, more
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: President Droupadi Murmu on deepfakes, AI lasers, more

[ad_1] Even on a Saturday, the artificial intelligence space continues to be a hub of activity. On December 2, we witnessed multiple big announcements and callouts for safety in AI. In the first news, President Droupadi Murmu said that while the use of AI was making people's lives easier, its misuse to create deepfakes poses a threat to society. In other news, researchers have created an AI-powered laser camera capable of remotely detecting a person's heartbeat and identifying indicators of potential cardiovascular ailments. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.President Murmu speaks on deepfakesPresident Droupadi Murmu highlighted the dual nature of AI during the 111th convocation of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, reported PTI. While acknowled...