The new AI-powered tool, customized specifically to target crypto exchanges and financial platforms represents “a new level of sophistication” in fraud, says cybersecurity firm Cato.
AI deepfake tool on ‘new level’ at bypassing crypto exchange KYC: Report
The new AI-powered tool, customized specifically to target crypto exchanges and financial platforms represents “a new level of sophistication” in fraud, says cybersecurity firm Cato.
Judge finds new California election deepfake ban unconstitutional
Federal Judge John A. Mendez has blocked a new California law that allowed any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
California passes package of laws to combat election deepfakes
California governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills aimed at battling deepfake election content while on stage at a conference in San Francisco.
Crypto scam livestreams deepfaked Tim Cook amid Apple iPhone 16 launch
A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a bid to pull off the common “double-your-money” scam.
San Fran city attorney sues sites that ‘undress’ women with AI
Dek: AI-powered websites allowing users to create nonconsensual nude photos of women and girls were visited 200 million times in the first half of the year.
How Blockchains Can Help Solve AI’s Deepfake Problem
AI-generated content creates a huge online disinformation threat. Blockchain can help verify and authenticate that what is being said is true, says William Ogden Moore, Research Analyst at Grayscale Investments.
We Tried Fox’s Blockchain-Based Tool for Deepfake Detection. Here’s How It Went
Fox’s new blockchain tool might not help consumers suss out deep fakes, but it could be a boon to publishers struggling to navigate the AI age. We kicked the tires on the new technology.
Pro-Bitcoin DeSantis tagged over AI-faked photos in Trump smear campaign
The images depicting Donald Trump cuddling up to and kissing Anthony Fauci were labeled as being AI-generated on Twitter’s disinformation alert feature.
Australia asks if ‘high-risk’ AI should be banned in surprise consultation
The Australian government suddenly announced a new eight-week consultation to ask how heavily it should police the AI sector.
AI deepfakes are getting better at spoofing KYC verification: Binance exec
The technology is getting so advanced, deepfakes may soon become undetectable by a human verifier, said Jimmy Su, Binance’s Chief Security Officer.
Forget Cambridge Analytica — Here’s how AI could threaten elections
While disinformation is an ongoing issue that social media has only contributed to, AI could make it much easier for bad actors to spread disinformation.
Sam Bankman-Fried deepfake attempts to scam investors impacted by FTX
A faked video the FTX founder created by scammers has circulated on Twitter with users poking fun at its poor production quality.
Musician sells rights to deepfake her voice using NFTs
“Creating work with the voices of others is something to embrace,” said Holly Herndon.
