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Deepfake videos hit crypto world! Solana co-founder video surfaces on YouTube, X
5Jan By adminNo Comments
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Deepfake videos hit crypto world! Solana co-founder video surfaces on YouTube, X

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence technology (AI) has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few months, but so has the number of miscreants using it to defraud people. One of the most prominent dangers emerged recently has been deepfake videos. For the unaware, deepfakes are AI-generated videos, images, and audio that are edited or manipulated to make anyone say or do anything that they did not do in real life. Deepfake videos are mostly being used by cybercriminals for illegal purposes. While nations are drafting and amending IT regulations to deal with this threat, malicious threat actors are all out to carry out these illicit activities, and deepfakes have now entered the crypto world too! Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko recently became the latest victim of deepfakes in the crypto w...
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India issues advisory to combat deepfakes and protect users; Know all about it
27Dec By adminNo Comments
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India issues advisory to combat deepfakes and protect users; Know all about it

[ad_1] Deepfakes have become a rising concern lately, with several eminent personalities including celebrities falling victim. There have been several instances where threat actors have even defrauded the victim by using deepfakes or fake voices. 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 to carry out such scams and identity theft. After holding dialogues with tech and social media companies, the Government of India has now issued an advisory to the platforms. Know all about it.Govt advisory against deepfakesThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued an advisory to all intermediaries, notably concerning the rising number of deepfakes. For th...
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Govt launches crackdown against deepfake videos, will enable citizens to lodge FIR, says IT Minister
24Nov By adminNo Comments
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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...
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In a first in Argentina, candidates roll out AI-powered deepfakes, political campaigns: 5 things to know
17Nov By adminNo Comments
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In a first in Argentina, candidates roll out AI-powered deepfakes, political campaigns: 5 things to know

[ad_1] Over the last few months, we've seen astronomical growth in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and this technology is now being incorporated into nearly every sector. From healthcare, education, and gaming to even agriculture, AI is proving its mettle in some areas by allowing to get the work done more efficiently. However, perhaps the most innovative use of this technology is taking place in Argentina. Amidst the ongoing elections in the country, the two prime candidates are utilizing AI to fight their political battles. Here's everything we know about it.AI in Argentina elections: 5 things to know1. According to a report by the New York Times, the ongoing electoral campaigns in Argentina are witnessing both the main presidential candidates, Javier Milei of the Liberty A...
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