A deceptive robocall made the rounds in New Hampshire (NH), featuring an AI-generated voice of President Joe Biden, dissuading Democrats from voting in the Tuesday, Jan. 24 primary elections. The call also used President Biden’s signature phrase, “What a bunch
Interpol’s report reveals how metaverse tools can enhance crime analysis and law enforcement, offering immersive training, virtual crime scene replication, and insights into metaverse-related crimes. The Metaverse Expert Group produced a whitepaper that suggests that metaverse platforms may prove to
Police in the UK are investigating the alleged “gang rape” of a 16-year-old girl in a metaverse game. The girl was wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset and playing an immersive game when her avatar was reportedly attacked by several
As the cryptocurrency landscape changes, 2024 is anticipated to see an increase in complex cyber threats, including AI-powered phishing scams and smart contract vulnerabilities. Blockchain security experts alert the community to these risks, stressing the importance of increased awareness and
The European Union has taken a step in the digital era by finalizing a legal framework for regulating artificial intelligence (AI). This development emerged after intense negotiations spanning 37 hours involving the European Parliament and EU member states. The deal,
A San Diego grandmother almost lost thousands of dollars to an AI-generated voice that sounded like her beloved grandson, according to the ABC affiliate media outlet 10News. Maureen received a phone call from an anonymous number recently. Thinking that it
Tech firms, with the support of various governments, have signed a pledge for a collaborative effort to end the spread of child sexual abuse content created by AI. Firms like TikTok, Snapchat, Stability AI, and others have signed a joint
A recent study has shown that watermarking AI-generated content to tackle misinformation has loopholes as the watermarks can be forged and tempered with. With the advent of generative AI, spurred by the launch of ChatGPT last November, the internet has
The Internet Watch Foundation is warning that generative AI threatens to enable the “generation of images at scale,” that will “overwhelm those working to fight online child sexual abuse.” The body is alarmed at the rapid progress of generative AI
At the cOcOn Conference in Kochi, IIIT Kottayam’s Gyaan Innovation Lab, in collaboration with Kerala Police Cyberdome, showcased a groundbreaking metaverse-based crime scene recreation. Employing their in-house-developed VEMP software, the tool meticulously captures and replicates real crime scenes in 3D
Facial recognition technology has rapidly woven into our everyday lives, from unlocking smartphones to personalized advertising. Yet, as it becomes increasingly omnipresent, so does the debate around its use’s ethical and legal boundaries. A leading tech reporter, Kashmir Hill of
Images of high-profile female celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Natalie Portman, and Emma Watson, have been manipulated using AI technology to create erotic or pornographic content, as deepfake X-rated material surges, according to the Daily Mail. A new report by New
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