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Spanish prosecutor to probe AI-generated images of naked minors
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A Spanish prosecutor's office is launching an investigation into AI-generated images of naked teenagers circulating on social media and chatrooms in southwestern Spain. The images, reportedly created and shared by their peers, may constitute a crime. The use of AI technology by children has raised concerns globally, with criminals increasingly using it to create explicit images for intimidation and extortion purposes. The investigation will determine if those responsible, who are reportedly aged between 13 and 15, can be charged with a crime under Spanish law.
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Trolls have flooded X with graphic Taylor Swift AI fakes
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Sexually explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift have been circulating on X (formerly Twitter) over the last day, highlighting the challenge of controlling the spread of AI-generated fake pornography. Despite X's policies against such content, the images received millions of views, reposts, and likes before the account was suspended. The images originated in a Telegram group, and even though some posts have been removed, many still remain. This incident underscores the difficulty in stopping deepfake porn and AI-generated images and the responsibility that falls on social platforms to prevent their spread.
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The AI-Generated Child Abuse Nightmare Is Here
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
An alarming rise in the use of generative AI models to create ultrarealistic and illegal child sexual abuse images is being reported. Offenders are customizing AI models using datasets of abuse images and selling subscriptions to AI-generated child sexual abuse material. The Internet Watch Foundation found nearly 3,000 AI-generated images of child abuse on a dark web forum. The images include the rape of babies and toddlers, famous preteen children being abused, and BDSM content featuring teenagers. Research suggests that AI technology could facilitate the creation of new and undetectable abusive images, posing a significant challenge for law enforcement.
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DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images in search results | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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23d ago
Medial
DuckDuckGo has launched a feature allowing users to filter AI-generated images from search results, responding to feedback that AI images often clutter searches. Users can enable this setting via the Images tab dropdown or search settings. Utilizing open-source blocklists, the feature aims to significantly reduce AI-generated content, though it's not foolproof. Future enhancements are planned. The move comes amid increasing AI-generated media online, addressing concerns similar to past incidents faced by platforms like Google.
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An agency created an AI model who earns up to $11,000 a month because it was tired of influencers 'who have egos'
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
A Spanish modeling agency has created Aitana López, the country's first AI influencer, who can earn up to €10,000 ($11,000) per month as a model. The agency, The Clueless, created the AI-generated influencer due to difficulties working with real models and influencers. Aitana López, a 25-year-old with pink hair, has gained 124,000 followers on Instagram and is featured in images on Fanvue, a subscription platform similar to OnlyFans. The AI model can earn over €1,000 ($1,090) per advert and promotes fitness and video games on social media. AI models like Aitana López are increasingly finding success on social media and adult content platforms.
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AI art is the new stock image
Medial
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1y ago
Medial
The article discusses the rise of AI-generated images and its implications for content quality and authenticity. It highlights that while AI images may initially look appealing, they often lack realness, originality, and emotion. The article also raises ethical concerns regarding cultural bias, copyright, and representation. It emphasizes the importance of thoughtful image selection and the role of AI as a tool rather than a replacement for human curation. Overall, the article suggests that AI-generated images should be used strategically and in balance with meaningful storytelling.
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An AI-generated content empire Is spreading fake celebrity images on Google
Medial
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1y ago
Medial
A website called Motion Picture Magazine is using AI-generated content and images to fill the web with fake celebrity photos. The site, which is unrelated to the original magazine, generates nonsensical articles with the help of AI and includes ads, YouTube videos, and affiliate links. The AI-generated images surface prominently in Google search results, misleading users looking for images of celebrities like John David Washington, Bill Skarsgård, and Pedro Pascal. The issue of AI-generated content displacing human-made sources and affecting search engine results is a growing concern. Google stated that using AI to generate content for search engine manipulation violates its spam policy. Loaded Media, the company behind Motion Picture Magazine, is run by actor and producer Donavon Warren.
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Meta to start labelling AI-generated deepfake images, hopes move will pressure industry to follow suit
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Global social media giant Meta plans to label deepfake or AI-generated images shared on its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, as 'Imagined with AI.' This move aims to provide users with more transparency and differentiate these images from human-generated content. Meta's president of global affairs, Nick Clegg, hopes that this decision will push other industry players to adopt similar measures. The company is also developing common technical standards with other industry players to identify AI-generated or deepfake content and may introduce invisible watermarks or metadata for detection purposes.
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Funky AI-generated spiraling medieval village captivates social media
Arstechnica
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1y ago
Medial
A Reddit user named Ugleh has garnered attention on social media for posting AI-generated images of a spiral-shaped medieval village. The images, created using Stable Diffusion and ControlNet, have received praise for their remarkable geometric qualities. Reactions range from wonder and amazement to recognition of a new development in the world of AI art. Notably, Y-Combinator co-founder Paul Graham stated that this was the point where AI-generated art passed the Turing Test for him metaphorically. However, some users criticized the artwork, pointing out flaws that are typical of AI art. The techniques used, such as Stable Diffusion and ControlNet, involve neural networks and additional guidance to replicate shapes and poses from source images. Despite offers to turn the artwork into NFTs, Ugleh has chosen to remain low-profile. Current US copyright policy suggests that the images may be in the public domain, raising questions about the legal recognition and protection of AI-generated artworks.
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TikTok, Snapchat and others sign pledge to tackle AI-generated child sex abuse images
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Tech companies like TikTok and Snapchat have signed a joint statement to combat child sex abuse images generated by AI. The statement, backed by governments including the US, Germany, and Australia, aims to ensure responsible AI is used to tackle the threat and prevent it from becoming insurmountable. The decision comes in the wake of data from the Internet Watch Foundation, which revealed the sharing of almost 3,000 images of AI-generated child sexual abuse material on a dark web forum.
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Taylor Swift cites AI deepfakes in endorsement for Kamala Harris
Arstechnica
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11m ago
Medial
Taylor Swift took to Instagram to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the US Presidency and expressed concerns about the spread of AI-generated deepfakes. She revealed that she became aware of an AI-generated deepfake endorsing Donald Trump and this incident raised her fears about the potential spread of misinformation. Swift emphasized the importance of transparency and truthfulness in combating misinformation generated through AI. This endorsement comes after a previous incident where AI-generated images of Swift were used to spread explicit content.
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