MicroStrategy’s Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, has warned of a surge in AI-generated fake videos promoting Bitcoin scams. Daily, around 80 deepfake videos impersonating Saylor are removed. These videos often deceive viewers into scanning QR codes, leading to financial losses. Bitcoin
As debates around AI safety continue, Australia has vowed to impose mandatory safeguards for “high-risk” AI in a move meant to promote responsible innovation and use of the technology. This comes as there have been growing concerns over the downside
David Schwartz, the Chief Technology Officer of Ripple, recently addressed the topic of artificial intelligence and its governance on X (formerly Twitter). Reacting to an IEEE Spectrum article, Schwartz underscored the risks associated with limiting public access to open-source AI
In a decisive move to combat misinformation in elections, OpenAI has declared a rigorous stance against using its generative AI tools in election campaigns and voter suppression tactics. Snapshot of how we’re preparing for 2024’s worldwide elections: • Working to
Economists predict slowed global growth due to geopolitical strife and tight financing, while AI advancements are expected to increase inequality, according to a Davos survey by the WEF. Government representatives, international organizations, entrepreneurs, experts, NGOs, academics, and the press corps
The Senate Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law hearing on “Artificial Intelligence and The Future Of Journalism sat at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 10, 2024, in Washington, DC. Experts warned of the threat artificial intelligence (AI) poses to
An AI-generated ad using Taylor Swift’s likeness has surfaced, fooling her fans with the celebrity’s voice used to promote Le Creuset’s high-end cookware. In the ad, the fake Taylor Swift is giving away free cookware to her fans on social
Slovakia became the target of a serious case of political interference caused by AI. The internet was flooded with deepfake audio recordings showing compromising talks between influential politicians shortly before the election. Two days before the Slovakian elections, a recording
Watermarking content is still not enough to distinguish between real and AI-generated content, as cybercriminals can also bypass the security features. This comes as there has been growing adoption of AI technologies, especially generative AI, creating fertile ground for unscrupulous
The Council of Europe has established guidelines for using artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism, marking a significant step in the evolving media landscape. This initiative by the Council’s Intergovernmental Steering Committee on Media and the Information Society offers a much-needed
Election AI deepfakes are expected to overwhelm EU regulators as over 10 countries in the region go to polls in 2024 on the backdrop of ill-prepared governments. In 2024, the continent is expected to see an influx of politically motivated
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of infringing upon their copyrighted works. This case, lodged in a Manhattan federal court, stands as a critical juncture in the ongoing debate over intellectual property
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