<p>Bollywood singer Kumar Sonu is the recent victim of a deepfake. The singer has slammed a fake video of him circulating widely on social media, which falsely claims that he performed for Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's event. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The fake video, which&nbsp;shows the renowned Bollywood singer performing at an event, has garnered a lot of attention online. The clip has been widely shared, with the claim that he performed for former cricketer Imran.</p>

<p>After coming to know about the&nbsp;fake video, Sanu was quick to release his clarification. Taking to his Instagram handle, Sanu shared a screengrab of&nbsp;news agency PTI's fact-check story on the viral video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saying that the voice in the video is not of him, the singer said, ''I want to clarify that I have never sung a song for the former Prime Minister of Pakistan. The audio that is going on Facebook is not my voice. It has been created through AI (Artificial Intelligence).''</p>

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<p>Asking the government to take immediate action, the singer further added, ''Some people are trying to defame me. People should believe it, so I want to make it clear to my fans that this news is completely false. This is a misuse of technology, which is a serious matter. I request the Government of India to take immediate action to prevent the misuse of AI and deepfake technology. Let us all together stop the spread of misleading and false information.''</p>

<p>The modified clip in question showed Sanu performing at an event and raising his voice for Khan's release. Several fact-check stories have revealed that the voice has been manipulated in the clip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not the first time when&nbsp;the singer has talked about AI and said that it's a threat. Earlier, he talked about safeguarding his voice rights and preventing potential misuse that people can do using AI and other technologies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to Hindustan Times, the singer confirmed taking a legal route to prevent his voice from any use without his consent, “I recently went to the United States to perform in a string of concerts. My next move is going to be approaching the court and taking an order like this. Technology today is dominated by AI. Kisi bhi singer ka duplicate ban jaaye, I don’t think this will be correct. One has to protect themselves by way of such methods. AI is dangerous,” he said.</p>

<p>Kumar is one of the well-known Indian singers and has given several hit songs like ''Chura Ke Dil Mera'' from <em>Main Khiladi Tu Anari,</em>&nbsp;''Ladki Badi Anjani Hai'' from <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai</em>, and ''Aap Ka Aana Dil Dhadkana'' from <em>Kurukshetra.</em></p>


Bollywood singer Kumar Sonu is the recent victim of a deepfake. The singer has slammed a fake video of him circulating widely on social media, which falsely claims that he performed for Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's event.

Bollywood singer Kumar Sonu is the recent victim of a deepfake. The singer has slammed a fake video of him circulating widely on social media, which falsely claims that he performed for Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's event. The fake video, which shows the renowned Bollywood singer performing at an event, has garnered a lot of attention online. The clip has been widely shared, with the claim that he performed for former cricketer Imran. After coming to know about the fake video, Sanu was quick to release his clarification. Taking to his Instagram handle, Sanu shared a screengrab of news agency PTI's fact-check story on the viral video. Saying that the voice in the video is not of him, the singer said, ''I want to clarify that I have never sung a song for the former Prime Minister of Pakistan. The audio that is going on Facebook is not my voice. It has been created through AI (Artificial Intelligence).'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kumar Sanu (@kumarsanuofficial) × Asking the government to take immediate action, the singer further added, ''Some people are trying to defame me. People should believe it, so I want to make it clear to my fans that this news is completely false. This is a misuse of technology, which is a serious matter. I request the Government of India to take immediate action to prevent the misuse of AI and deepfake technology. Let us all together stop the spread of misleading and false information.'' The modified clip in question showed Sanu performing at an event and raising his voice for Khan's release. Several fact-check stories have revealed that the voice has been manipulated in the clip. This is not the first time when the singer has talked about AI and said that it's a threat. Earlier, he talked about safeguarding his voice rights and preventing potential misuse that people can do using AI and other technologies. Speaking to Hindustan Times, the singer confirmed taking a legal route to prevent his voice from any use without his consent, “I recently went to the United States to perform in a string of concerts. My next move is going to be approaching the court and taking an order like this. Technology today is dominated by AI. Kisi bhi singer ka duplicate ban jaaye, I don’t think this will be correct. One has to protect themselves by way of such methods. AI is dangerous,” he said. Kumar is one of the well-known Indian singers and has given several hit songs like ''Chura Ke Dil Mera'' from Main Khiladi Tu Anari, ''Ladki Badi Anjani Hai'' from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and ''Aap Ka Aana Dil Dhadkana'' from Kurukshetra.

‘This news is fake, a lie!’: Kumar Sanu slams deepfake video of him singing for ex-Pak PM Imran Khan

<p>In a disturbing update, Jacob Elordi has become the latest celebrity to be attacked by deepfakes as the Euphoria star’s face was combined with that of a minor boy’s body in a sexually explicit video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The now-viral video was shared on platform X and was viewed more than 3 million times this week. The deepfake features Elordi in a sexually explicit video as it uses his face on&nbsp;a 17-year-old boy’s body. The boy’s video was picked up from his OnlyFans account. The original person in the video has confirmed that he was 17 at the time when the video was filmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The viral video sparked chatter on social media as Jacob Elordi’s fans instantly recognised that it wasn’t the actor in the video since he had a distinctive birthmark on his chest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The OnlyFans creator who is featured in the original video has spoken out against the Elordi deepfake on his own X account. He wrote, “That’s literally my video” and “deep fake is getting creepy.” He also replied to several of the posts containing the deepfake and asked for them to be deleted. The boy is now 19 years old and lives in Brazil, according to NBC News.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What are deepfakes and how do they work?</strong></h2>

<p>AI-powered deepfakes have become a growing menace for famous people whose photographs are easily available on the internet. Prior to Jacob Elordi, several actors all over the world have fallen prey to the same. A couple of months back, X had to apologise and remove deepfakes of Taylor Swift. Other high-profile women who have been targeted are Megan Thee Stallion and numerous TikTok stars.</p>

<p>These deepfakes usually take the face of a famous person and combine it with a pornographic video using artificial intelligence or technology that can produce a similar result. Nonconsensual sexually explicit videos that swap a person’s face into a pornographic video are one of the most prevalent forms of deepfakes.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/justin-timberlake-arrested-what-he-told-the-young-officer-who-didnt-recognise-him-732998">Justin Timberlake arrested: What he told the young officer who didn't recognise him</a></p>


In a disturbing update, Jacob Elordi has become the latest celebrity to be attacked by deepfakes as the Euphoria star’s face was combined with that of a minor boy’s body in a sexually explicit video.

In a disturbing update, Jacob Elordi has become the latest celebrity to be attacked by deepfakes as the Euphoria star’s face was combined with that of a minor boy’s body in a sexually explicit video. The now-viral video was shared on platform X and was viewed more than 3 million times this week. The deepfake features Elordi in a sexually explicit video as it uses his face on a 17-year-old boy’s body. The boy’s video was picked up from his OnlyFans account. The original person in the video has confirmed that he was 17 at the time when the video was filmed. The viral video sparked chatter on social media as Jacob Elordi’s fans instantly recognised that it wasn’t the actor in the video since he had a distinctive birthmark on his chest. The OnlyFans creator who is featured in the original video has spoken out against the Elordi deepfake on his own X account. He wrote, “That’s literally my video” and “deep fake is getting creepy.” He also replied to several of the posts containing the deepfake and asked for them to be deleted. The boy is now 19 years old and lives in Brazil, according to NBC News. What are deepfakes and how do they work? AI-powered deepfakes have become a growing menace for famous people whose photographs are easily available on the internet. Prior to Jacob Elordi, several actors all over the world have fallen prey to the same. A couple of months back, X had to apologise and remove deepfakes of Taylor Swift. Other high-profile women who have been targeted are Megan Thee Stallion and numerous TikTok stars. These deepfakes usually take the face of a famous person and combine it with a pornographic video using artificial intelligence or technology that can produce a similar result. Nonconsensual sexually explicit videos that swap a person’s face into a pornographic video are one of the most prevalent forms of deepfakes. Also read: Justin Timberlake arrested: What he told the young officer who didn't recognise him

Deepfake attack: Euphoria star Jacob Elordi latest victim of sexually explicit deepfakes

<p>A case out of the United States is raising alarm about artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content yet again. This time it was a fabricated audio clip of a high school principal in the US state of Maryland which went viral and sparked outrage and even to some death threats amid allegations of racism and antisemitism.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>The fabricated audio of Pikesville high school principal Eric Eiswert where he can be heard making racist and antisemitic comments went viral back in January. The clip sparked outrage and led him to be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the administrators of the school were left dealing with a flood of angry calls and threats of violence. One user on X told Eiswert that the “world would be a better place if you were on the other side of the dirt,” according to a police report.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-how-ai-generated-propaganda-poses-a-real-threat-this-historic-election-year-694344">Explained: How AI-generated propaganda poses a real threat this historic election year</a></strong></p>

<p>In the clip which was created using AI, Eiswert was purportedly heard ranting against Jews and “ungrateful Black kids”. At the time,&nbsp;the high school principal maintained that it wasn’t his voice on the recording and believed that it was a deepfake, and turns out he was right.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“You need one image to put a person into a video, you need 30 seconds of audio to clone somebody’s voice,” Hany Farid, a digital forensics expert at the University of California, Berkeley, told AFP.</p>

<p>He added, “There’s almost nothing you can do unless you hide under a rock.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who was the perpetrator?</strong></h2>

<p>It was not until late last month that the Baltimore County Police Department charged a disgruntled staff member at the school in connection with the clip, which had been boosted by a popular Instagram account.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident garnered attention across the US after activist DeRay McKesson shared the clip and called for Eiswert to be fired. However, after the charges surfaced, he reportedly conceded he had been fooled.</p>

<p>The man identified as the school’s athletic director, Dazhon Darien, 31, was arrested over the clip.&nbsp;<br />
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In a press conference, Scott Shellenberger, the Baltimore County state’s attorney said that the incident at Pikesville highlighted the need to “bring the law up to date with the technology.”</p>

<p>Shellenberger’s office is prosecuting Darien on four charges, including disturbing school activities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the 31-year-old’s arrest took place as the investigators were able to trace the audio clip back to him after connecting an email address that was initially used to distribute it. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The police believe that the alleged smear job came after Eiswert in December, opened an investigation against Darien to find out if he authorised an illegitimate payment to a coach who was also his roommate.</p>

<p>The audio “contained traces of AI-generated content with human editing after the fact,” said a professor from the University of Colorado who analysed the audio for the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police, who also consulted Farid said that he found that the clip was “manipulated, and multiple recordings were spliced together using unknown software.”</p>

<p>According to the charging documents, Darien made searches for AI tools via the school’s network before the audio came out.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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A case out of the United States is raising alarm about artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content yet again. This time it was a fabricated audio clip of a high school principal in the US state of Maryland which went viral and sparked outrage and even to some death threats amid allegations of racism and antisemitism.

A case out of the United States is raising alarm about artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content yet again. This time it was a fabricated audio clip of a high school principal in the US state of Maryland which went viral and sparked outrage and even to some death threats amid allegations of racism and antisemitism. What happened? The fabricated audio of Pikesville high school principal Eric Eiswert where he can be heard making racist and antisemitic comments went viral back in January. The clip sparked outrage and led him to be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. Meanwhile, the administrators of the school were left dealing with a flood of angry calls and threats of violence. One user on X told Eiswert that the “world would be a better place if you were on the other side of the dirt,” according to a police report. Also Read | Explained: How AI-generated propaganda poses a real threat this historic election year In the clip which was created using AI, Eiswert was purportedly heard ranting against Jews and “ungrateful Black kids”. At the time, the high school principal maintained that it wasn’t his voice on the recording and believed that it was a deepfake, and turns out he was right. “You need one image to put a person into a video, you need 30 seconds of audio to clone somebody’s voice,” Hany Farid, a digital forensics expert at the University of California, Berkeley, told AFP. He added, “There’s almost nothing you can do unless you hide under a rock.” Who was the perpetrator? It was not until late last month that the Baltimore County Police Department charged a disgruntled staff member at the school in connection with the clip, which had been boosted by a popular Instagram account. The incident garnered attention across the US after activist DeRay McKesson shared the clip and called for Eiswert to be fired. However, after the charges surfaced, he reportedly conceded he had been fooled. The man identified as the school’s athletic director, Dazhon Darien, 31, was arrested over the clip. In a press conference, Scott Shellenberger, the Baltimore County state’s attorney said that the incident at Pikesville highlighted the need to “bring the law up to date with the technology.” Shellenberger’s office is prosecuting Darien on four charges, including disturbing school activities. Notably, the 31-year-old’s arrest took place as the investigators were able to trace the audio clip back to him after connecting an email address that was initially used to distribute it. Also Read | Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists The police believe that the alleged smear job came after Eiswert in December, opened an investigation against Darien to find out if he authorised an illegitimate payment to a coach who was also his roommate. The audio “contained traces of AI-generated content with human editing after the fact,” said a professor from the University of Colorado who analysed the audio for the police. The police, who also consulted Farid said that he found that the clip was “manipulated, and multiple recordings were spliced together using unknown software.” According to the charging documents, Darien made searches for AI tools via the school’s network before the audio came out. (With inputs from agencies)

Audio clip of US principal using offensive language that sparked outrage, turns out to be deepfake

<p>More than 75 per cent of Indians have encountered deepfake content in the past year or so, and a significant number of people were unable to spot real and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, according to a recent report by the American global computer security software company, McAfee.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>One in four Indians believed&nbsp;political deepfakes were real</strong></h2>

<p>The study by MSI-ACI involved 7,000 consumers from across several countries like&nbsp;India, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Germany, to examine the impact of AI and technology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, with 75 per cent of people saying that they have encountered deepfake content in the past year or so, only 30 per cent of respondents feel confident in their ability to distinguish between real and fake content.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Deepfake of Marcos urges combat with China</strong></p>

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<p>In a more concerning finding of the study, which was conducted in January and February, McAfee&nbsp;found that nearly one in four (22 per cent) Indians surveyed said that they had encountered a political deepfake including video, image, or recording of a candidate which they thought was initially true.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as India is in the midst of holding the world’s largest elections with nearly one billion voters headed to the polls and the impact of this deepfake content on their decisions would be difficult to know.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it is also believed that the number of Indians exposed to this digitally altered content is much higher as many people were unable to distinguish between real and fake content.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the study, nearly eight of 10 (80 per cent) people are more concerned about deepfakes than they were last year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At least 31 per cent of respondents also said they believe that the influence of deepfakes on the country’s general elections is one of the most concerning issues related to AI-powered technology, as per&nbsp;the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the McAfee study, 64 per cent of respondents believe that AI has made it harder to spot online scams as the technology becomes more sophisticated and highlighted the challenges posed by deepfake technology in detecting fraudulent activities.</p>

<p>The potential uses of deepfakes&nbsp;include cyberbullying (55 per cent), fake pornography (52 per cent), scams (49 per cent), impersonation of public figures (44 per cent), erosion of media trust (37 per cent), electoral influence (31 per cent), and historical distortion (27 per cent).</p>

<h2><strong>Victims of scams</strong></h2>

<p>At least 38 per cent of people have reportedly encountered deepfake scams. Out of which 18 per cent of them&nbsp;said that they have been directly impacted by such scams with monetary losses and personal data compromise being common outcomes.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-ranveer-singh-files-fir-against-the-viral-ai-generated-deep-fake-video-featuring-him-713824">Ranveer Singh files FIR against the viral AI-generated deepfake video featuring him</a></strong></p>

<p>Around 57 per cent mistook deepfake celebrity content for reality and at least 31 per cent faced financial losses as a result, according to the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as misinformation and disinformation have become a major concern after recent notable incidents involving public figures like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Aamir Khan, and Ranveer Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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More than 75 per cent of Indians have encountered deepfake content in the past year or so, and a significant number of people were unable to spot real and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, according to a recent report by the American global computer security software company, McAfee.

More than 75 per cent of Indians have encountered deepfake content in the past year or so, and a significant number of people were unable to spot real and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, according to a recent report by the American global computer security software company, McAfee. One in four Indians believed political deepfakes were real The study by MSI-ACI involved 7,000 consumers from across several countries like India, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Germany, to examine the impact of AI and technology. Notably, with 75 per cent of people saying that they have encountered deepfake content in the past year or so, only 30 per cent of respondents feel confident in their ability to distinguish between real and fake content. WATCH | Deepfake of Marcos urges combat with China In a more concerning finding of the study, which was conducted in January and February, McAfee found that nearly one in four (22 per cent) Indians surveyed said that they had encountered a political deepfake including video, image, or recording of a candidate which they thought was initially true. This comes as India is in the midst of holding the world’s largest elections with nearly one billion voters headed to the polls and the impact of this deepfake content on their decisions would be difficult to know. However, it is also believed that the number of Indians exposed to this digitally altered content is much higher as many people were unable to distinguish between real and fake content. According to the study, nearly eight of 10 (80 per cent) people are more concerned about deepfakes than they were last year. Also Read | UK to criminalise creation of sexually explicit ‘deepfake’ images At least 31 per cent of respondents also said they believe that the influence of deepfakes on the country’s general elections is one of the most concerning issues related to AI-powered technology, as per the report. According to the McAfee study, 64 per cent of respondents believe that AI has made it harder to spot online scams as the technology becomes more sophisticated and highlighted the challenges posed by deepfake technology in detecting fraudulent activities. The potential uses of deepfakes include cyberbullying (55 per cent), fake pornography (52 per cent), scams (49 per cent), impersonation of public figures (44 per cent), erosion of media trust (37 per cent), electoral influence (31 per cent), and historical distortion (27 per cent). Victims of scams At least 38 per cent of people have reportedly encountered deepfake scams. Out of which 18 per cent of them said that they have been directly impacted by such scams with monetary losses and personal data compromise being common outcomes. Also Read | Ranveer Singh files FIR against the viral AI-generated deepfake video featuring him Around 57 per cent mistook deepfake celebrity content for reality and at least 31 per cent faced financial losses as a result, according to the report. This comes as misinformation and disinformation have become a major concern after recent notable incidents involving public figures like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Aamir Khan, and Ranveer Singh. (With inputs from agencies)

Around 75% Indians have encountered deep fake content in last one year: Report

<p>The British government has started a crackdown on the creation of "deepfakes" by announcing that people who create sexually explicit "deepfakes" will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government on Tuesday (Apr 16).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Kingdom government said that according to the law, this offence will apply to images of adults because the law already covers this behaviour where the image is of a child (under the age of 18).&nbsp;</p>

<p>It said people will criminal record and an unlimited fine if they are guilty of creating "horrific images" without consent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If the image is then shared more widely offenders could be sent to jail. Meanwhile, is someone creates a sexually explicit deepfake without any intention of sharing it, but purely wants to cause alarm, humiliation or distress to the victim, they will be committing a criminal offence.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The government said that if a person both creates deepfakes and then shares it, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) could charge them with two offences, potentially leading to their sentence being increased.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an official statement, Laura Farris, the Minister for Victims and Safeguarding, said: "The creation of deepfake sexual images is despicable and completely unacceptable irrespective of whether the image is shared."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is another example of ways in which certain people seek to degrade and dehumanise others - especially women. And it has the capacity to cause catastrophic consequences if the material is shared more widely. This government will not tolerate it," Farris added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This new offence sends a crystal clear message that making this material is immoral, often misogynistic and a crime," she said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Yvette Cooper, who is the shadow interior minister with the opposition Labour Party, welcomed the announcement.</p>

<p>"Superimposing somebody's image onto sexually explicit photos and videos is a gross violation of their autonomy and privacy, which can cause enormous harm, and it must not be tolerated," she said.</p>

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<h2><strong>UK on AI and elections</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Last month, British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said that democratic countries around the world should band together to confront the threat of AI used by malign states to threaten free elections and spread misinformation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dowden said during the Summit for Democracy in Seoul that what he hopes will be a "groundbreaking" new global government compact on countering deceptive use of artificial intelligence by foreign states in elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The British government has started a crackdown on the creation of "deepfakes" by announcing that people who create sexually explicit "deepfakes" will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government on Tuesday (Apr 16).

The British government has started a crackdown on the creation of "deepfakes" by announcing that people who create sexually explicit "deepfakes" will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government on Tuesday (Apr 16). The United Kingdom government said that according to the law, this offence will apply to images of adults because the law already covers this behaviour where the image is of a child (under the age of 18). It said people will criminal record and an unlimited fine if they are guilty of creating "horrific images" without consent. If the image is then shared more widely offenders could be sent to jail. Meanwhile, is someone creates a sexually explicit deepfake without any intention of sharing it, but purely wants to cause alarm, humiliation or distress to the victim, they will be committing a criminal offence. Also read: Giorgia Meloni sues historian for calling her 'neo-Nazi at heart' The government said that if a person both creates deepfakes and then shares it, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) could charge them with two offences, potentially leading to their sentence being increased. In an official statement, Laura Farris, the Minister for Victims and Safeguarding, said: "The creation of deepfake sexual images is despicable and completely unacceptable irrespective of whether the image is shared." "It is another example of ways in which certain people seek to degrade and dehumanise others - especially women. And it has the capacity to cause catastrophic consequences if the material is shared more widely. This government will not tolerate it," Farris added. "This new offence sends a crystal clear message that making this material is immoral, often misogynistic and a crime," she said. Also read: Elon Musk's X backtracks, will comply with Brazil court order to ban certain accounts Yvette Cooper, who is the shadow interior minister with the opposition Labour Party, welcomed the announcement. "Superimposing somebody's image onto sexually explicit photos and videos is a gross violation of their autonomy and privacy, which can cause enormous harm, and it must not be tolerated," she said. Watch: Election-eve at Solomon Islands × UK on AI and elections Last month, British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said that democratic countries around the world should band together to confront the threat of AI used by malign states to threaten free elections and spread misinformation. Dowden said during the Summit for Democracy in Seoul that what he hopes will be a "groundbreaking" new global government compact on countering deceptive use of artificial intelligence by foreign states in elections. (With inputs from agencies)

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