As 40 per cent of the world's population are casting their vote in 2024 recent incidents have once again raised concerns about the misuse of AI-powered technology. Bad actors are using videos to deceive people, spread misinformation and influence public opinion.

AI deepfakes pose threat to elections worldwide

Veteran political consultant Steve Kramer has admitted to commissioning a robocall that impersonated President Joe Biden using artificial intelligence (AI). The call, which appealed to New Hampshire voters to not vote in the presidential primary and save their votes for the general elections to be held in November, sparked investigations and backlash from election officials and watchdogs.

Democratic political consultant Steve Kramer owns up to Biden robocall, says wanted to flag dangers of AI

A multinational company lost $25 million after its CFO and other employees were cloned using deepfake technology. An employee was fooled into following instructions to carry out money transfers. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | CFO digitally cloned, $25 million stolen using deepfakes

In the lead-up to major elections worldwide, Mark Zuckerberg-owned Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, is under increasing scrutiny after an oversight body declared an urgent need for updates to its policy on deepfake content.

Meta slammed for 'incoherent' deepfake policy after viral Biden video

The Hong Kong branch of a multinational company has lost $25.6 million (HK$200 million) after scammers using deepfake technology posed as the firm’s chief financial officer (CFO) in a video conference call and ordered money transfers, according to the police, in what is being highlighted as first of its kind cases in the city.

Hong Kong firm loses over $25mn after employee’s video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’, others

Sachin Tendulkar has called for action on a deepfake video that went viral on social media. The video shows Tendulkar endorsing a gaming app called "Skyward Aviator Quest". In the 30-second ad, Tendulkar can be heard speaking in Hindi.

Deepfake bill: US proposes bill to tackle Deepfake, AI images prompt US to create bill

It’s time we took the misuse of deepfake technology to target individuals seriously and looks like the US Congress is. After Taylor Swift became a victim of deepfake pornography and her search results on X were polluted with explicit nude deepfake images of the singer, a bipartisan group of US senators introduced a bill that would criminalise the spread of nonconsensual, sexualised images generated by artificial intelligence.

US brings new bill to tackle deepfakes post Taylor Swift AI nudes scandal

South Korea's special parliamentary committee on Tuesday (Jan 30) passed a revision to the Public Official Election Act which called for a ban on political campaign videos that use AI-generated deepfakes in the election season.

South Korea imposes 90-day ban on deepfake political campaign videos

The entire internet erupted with anger after doctored pictures of Taylor Swift started circulating on different social media platforms. Earlier this week, Swift's pornographic images showing the singer in a very objectionable position during a Kansas City Chiefs game went viral, which triggered a massive backlash.

'Don’t fret – it’s not your fault': Users getting error message on X when searching for Taylor Swift

The dangers of Deepfake: Rise of deepfake celebrity ads on YouTube

Cybercrime investigator Ritesh Bhatia discusses the rising menace of deepfakes and their potential impact on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with Vikram Chandra on The India Story.

Tackling deepfake menace: FIR against gaming app after Sachin deepfake video | The India Story

A robocall posing as President Joe Biden and advising its recipients not to cast their ballots in Tuesday's presidential primary, the attorney general's office of New Hampshire has announced that it is looking into what seems to be a "unlawful attempt" at voter suppression.

Fake Joe Biden robocall told voters to stay home for primary election

Delhi Police on Saturday (Jan 20) arrested the mastermind and creator behind the deepfake video featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna from Andhra Pradesh, media reports said.

Indian actor Rashmika Mandanna’s viral deepfake video: Delhi Police nabs creator in Andhra Pradesh

Facebook ads have emerged featuring Deepfake images of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, research by the communications company, uncovered such 143 fake ads on social network platform.

UK: Fake Rishi Sunak ads spark concerns, Facebook flooded with Deepfake ads of UK PM

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has become the victim of a deepfake video which is going viral on social media in which his voice has been manipulated to promote an online game.

Sachin Tendulkar’s deepfake video goes viral, he says such rampant misuse of technology is disturbing

The Indian government on Tuesday issued an advisory to all social media platforms to comply with IT rules amid growing concerns around deepfakes.

Deepfake videos wreaking havoc on society, AI pornography on rise

The Indin government on Tuesday issued an advisory to all social media platforms to comply with IT rules amid growing concerns around deepfakes.

Indian Govt directs social media platforms to comply with IT rules amid concerns over deepfakes

The rise of Deepfakes: What is it? | Indian government issues advisory on Deepfake | WION

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the intensity of impact artificial intelligence has on the present as well as future generations and also called for a global framework regulating the development of artificial intelligence tools as the annual Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit kicked off in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday (Dec 12).

PM Modi stresses on need to prepare global framework for AI, raises concerns over deepfake abuse

In a troubling trend, apps and websites using AI to undress women in photos are gaining popularity. The misuse of AI is increasing day by day, according to a social network analysis, a company called Graphica, 24 million people have visited sites with undressing services.

Deepfake undressing on rise, 2,400% rise in 'undressing' ads on social media | World DNA

AI is being used to undress women once again this shows us how with all its capabilities artificial intelligence can also strip you of your dignity. A new research shows that apps and websites that use AI to strip women of their clothes are soaring in popularity.

Gravitas: Artificial Intelligence can strip you of your dignity

Indian actor alia bhatt is the latest to fall victim to the disturbing trend of deepfake videos that have been on the rise in the countr

Actor alia bhatt becomes latest victim of deepfake

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday (Nov 24) announced that it will give social media companies just seven days to align their terms of service and other policies with Indian laws and regulations to address issues related to the hosting of deepfakes on their platforms.

Deepfake: India gives social media platforms seven-day deadline to address issue

Shifting focus now cracking down on deep fake video content the Indian government as given social media platforms seven days to bring their terms of use in line with IT rules. The Ministry of electronics and Information Technology plans to appoint an officer to act against such content.

Indian government: 1 lakh fine, 3 years jail for creating deepfakes

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