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ByteDance unveiled Seedance 2.5, an AI video model that can generate 30-second 4K clips from a single prompt or up to 50 reference pieces, rivaling OpenAI and Google's offerings.
AI tools are making World Cup scams harder to detect, with fraudulent websites, deepfakes, and phishing campaigns targeting fans. Experts warn that over 13,000 FIFA-themed domains were registered ahead of the 2026 tournament, with 1 in 41 identified as malicious.
AI-generated deepfakes are becoming more realistic and harder to detect, raising concerns about their use in spreading misinformation during midterm elections.
Despite prior promises to introduce safeguards, Elon Musk's Grok chatbot continues to be used to generate and host nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes of celebrities and a politician, according to a WIRED investigation.
This article from Sumsub examines the rising threat of AI-powered deepfake fraud targeting the creator economy, and offers a guide on detection and protection methods to combat impersonation and voice cloning scams.
At SXSW London, MIT Technology Review senior editor Will Douglas Heaven outlined five key AI themes in 2026, including the mundane use of generative AI for office tasks, the uncertainty about AI's impact on jobs, and the real-world dangers of weaponized deepfakes.
K-pop fans are using generative AI to create deepfake videos of themselves with idols, sparking outrage in fan communities over nonconsensual and creepy content that experts say blurs the line between fan fiction and exploitation.
A UK Member of Parliament is suing Elon Musk's xAI over deepfake content, creating a landmark legal test for AI company accountability regarding synthetic media. The case could set significant precedent for how AI companies are held responsible for harmful generated content.
A tweet warns that AI-generated imagery can now convincingly alter crowd sizes, undermining trust in visual evidence.
FBI agent explains how suspects posting AI-generated non-consensual intimate images are easily identified, as demonstrated by an arrest where the suspect used his own photo as a profile picture.
The article discusses the growing threat of AI-generated deception in the information landscape and proposes provenance—an ecosystem-level adoption of content authentication—as a remedy, highlighting risks like AI catfishing, fabricated scientific data, and coordinated disinformation campaigns.
An article detailing how a high school student used an AI app to create deepfake nude images of female classmates, leading to widespread harassment and a failing response from school administration.
A new report reveals how 4chan users collaborate to create nonconsensual deepfake intimate images of women, fueling a community built on misogyny.
The Take It Down Act, signed by President Trump, requires social media platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate imagery including deepfakes within 48 hours or face fines, but experts warn it may facilitate censorship and do little to help victims.
An article exploring the overlooked issue of adult content creators' bodies being used without consent in deepfake porn, highlighting how generative AI and nudify apps exacerbate the problem and threaten their livelihoods.
Spain is proceeding with strict new regulations for social media and high-risk AI, including age restrictions and deepfake bans, despite intensifying lobbying efforts from US tech companies. Digital transformation minister Óscar López emphasized that corporate profits should not override the rights of citizens, marking a significant legislative shift in the EU.
This article discusses how artificial intelligence is accelerating digital fraud, making attacks faster and more difficult for traditional systems to detect and stop.
Serus launches a privacy platform that helps users discover, control and remove personal data exposed across hundreds of sites and combat AI-generated scams and deepfakes.