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Rising deepfake videos using artificial intelligence threat to content creators

LivemintLivemint · 1y ago
Rising deepfake videos using artificial intelligence threat to content creators
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Deepfakes, manipulated videos created using artificial intelligence (AI), are on the rise and becoming more sophisticated. Indian content creators are increasingly falling victim to deepfake pornography, with the country being the second-most susceptible after the United States. While some leverage this technology for gain, it poses a threat to content creators and raises concerns about privacy infringement, tampering with content, and online harassment. Companies are taking measures to curb the misuse of deepfakes, but self-regulation and checks and balances within the industry are necessary. The lack of regulation and the boom in AI technology contribute to this growing issue.

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AI-generated deepfake videos, voice cloning emerge as potential threats during election season

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
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Cybersecurity experts have expressed concerns about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology in influencing voters during the upcoming general elections in India. The Election Commission of India has issued guidelines to combat fake news and misinformation. Deepfake videos and voice cloning are two tools that could be used to manipulate public opinion during the election campaign. Detecting and taking prompt action against such content is a challenge, as there is currently no technology capable of differentiating between original and fake content created using AI. Experts recommend engaging stakeholders and developing transparent guidelines to evaluate and approve AI tools. Additionally, law enforcement agencies are working closely with social media companies to identify and remove malicious content.

'AI godfather', others urge more deepfake regulation in open letter

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
'AI godfather', others urge more deepfake regulation in open letter
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Artificial intelligence (AI) experts, including Yoshua Bengio, are calling for better regulation regarding the creation of deepfakes due to potential risks. Deepfakes, which involve manipulated and fabricated content created using AI algorithms, are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from real content. The open letter, titled "Disrupting the Deepfake Supply Chain," suggests criminalizing deepfake child pornography, penalizing individuals creating or facilitating harmful deepfakes, and requiring AI companies to prevent the creation of harmful deepfakes. Over 400 individuals, including researchers from Google DeepMind and OpenAI, have signed the letter. Regulating AI to ensure it does not harm society has been a growing concern.

How 'deepfake Musk' became internet's biggest scammer

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 11m ago
How 'deepfake Musk' became internet's biggest scammer
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Deepfake videos, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), have become a powerful tool for scammers. These manipulated videos feature famous figures such as Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, and Jeff Bezos endorsing investment opportunities that turn out to be fraudulent. The scammers use AI to alter the voices and facial expressions of these figures, making the deepfakes harder to detect. Thousands of these videos have flooded the internet, leading to billions of dollars in fraud losses. Despite efforts by platforms like YouTube and Facebook to remove such content, scammers continually adapt their tactics to evade detection. Older internet users, particularly those unfamiliar with cryptocurrency and AI, are often targeted by these scams.

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