Deepfakes

Fake Videos of Singapore's PM Exploited to Market Cryptocurrency Residency Program

24 days ago

In a shocking revelation, deepfake technology has been exploited in a scheme aimed at selling a dubious cryptocurrency residency program. The scheme involves the impersonation of Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, utilizing these advanced AI-generated videos to lend an air of credibility to fraudulent marketing efforts.

Court Decision on Political AI Deepfakes Sparks Free Speech Debate

5 months ago

In a landmark ruling, a U.S. court has decided to temporarily halt a state-level ban on the use of artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes in political advertising. This decision has far-reaching implications for free speech and the evolving relationship between technology and politics.

Meta Takes on Celebrity Scams with Facial Recognition Technology

6 months ago

In a proactive move, Meta Platforms Inc. has announced its plan to deploy facial recognition technology as a means to combat the rising issue of fraudulent celebrity impersonations online. This initiative comes in response to longstanding concerns about the prevalent use of deepfakes and digital manipulation to create misleading content that misrepresents celebrities, often to exploit unsuspecting fans.