Sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ to become a criminal offence NEW LAW This comes after the Government made reforms in the Online Safety Act last year to criminalise the sharing of ‘deepfake’ intimate images for the first time.
Deepfake videos and artificial intelligence could be the rebirth of trust in media nick baines As we become more and more accustomed to seeing deepfake videos made by artificial intelligence, traditional media - shunned in recent times - will regain its former importance, writes Nick Baines
Elon Musk’s X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after deepfakes cause fan uproar Media Elon Musk's X has barred searches for Taylor Swift following the spread of AI-generated explicit images of the pop star on the site.
We can’t wait for Big Tech to monitor deepfakes, it’s on us to decipher what is real November 21, 2023 In a world of deepfakes, AI regulation can only go so far; we must also take responsibility to separate fact from fiction, writes Anna Moloney.
Norton warning over TikTok Bitcoin scam using deepfake AI of Elon Musk and Mr Beast September 8, 2023 Cyber security specialist Norton is warning TikTok users of an elaborate scam involving AI deepfake parodies of wealthy celebrities.
Calls to criminalise ‘downblousing’ and sharing pornographic deepfakes are gaining momentum July 10, 2022 The sharing of “downblouse” images and pornographic “deepfakes” without consent should be made crimes, according to recommendations to bring laws on intimate image abuse into the smartphone era. The Law Commission said a “patchwork” of criminal offences has not kept pace with technology and is failing to protect all victims, while perpetrators evade justice. It [...]
The liar’s dividend of deepfake tech means we don’t trust what we can see February 21, 2023 Deepfake videos featuring everyone from Barack Obama to Tom Cruise are everywhere on social media. They could be fun memes - or they could be dangerous disinformation, writes Elena Siniscalco
‘Election bot takeover’: Could you tell a real Rishi from a fake? November 15, 2023 The UK agency said the next UK general election in 2024 is at risk of being swayed by the ominous presence of deepfakes.
The combined power of AI and WhatsApp could wreak havoc for the next election July 11, 2023 The speed of AI generation of deepfakes, combined with WhatsApp’s power for dissemination, could set up for a new battleground at the next election, writes Giles Kenningham
TikTok: Chinese owned firm updates rulebook to include ‘human rights’ commitment as western security fears build March 21, 2023 TikTok has rolled out updated rules and standards for content and users as it faces increasing pressure from western authorities over concerns that material on the Chinese-owned video-sharing app could be used to push false information. The company released a reorganised set of community guidelines that include eight principles to guide content moderation decisions. “These [...]