Keywords: Deepfakes


AI and children in Morocco: Only 25% of parents say they can spot AI-generated content

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in children’s digital lives, a new challenge is emerging inside Moroccan households: parents are increasingly concerned about online risks, but many may lack the skills needed to identify the content they fear. A recent Kaspersky study involving......

INTERPOL report says artificial intelligence is driving 55% of cybercrime in Africa

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the cybercrime landscape across Africa, enabling criminal networks to launch more sophisticated, automated, and difficult-to-detect attacks. According to INTERPOL's latest cyber threat assessment, AI-powered technologies are now linked to approximately 55% of......

AI-generated satellite imagery raises new concerns over misinformation in conflict zones

Advances in artificial intelligence are raising fresh concerns about the reliability of satellite imagery, as increasingly sophisticated AI tools are now capable of generating or modifying highly realistic images that may be difficult to distinguish from authentic photographs. Recent discussions have......

European Union introduces mandatory labels for AI-generated content under AI Act

The European Union is moving forward with a new phase of its landmark AI Act, requiring many forms of artificial intelligence-generated content to carry clear labels identifying them as AI-created. The transparency rules, which take effect on August 2, are designed to help citizens distinguish authentic......

One hour of training can dramatically improve people's ability to detect AI-generated faces

A new study suggests that just one hour of structured training can significantly improve people's ability to distinguish between real human faces and those generated by artificial intelligence, offering a practical defense against the growing threat of deepfake technology. The research, conducted......

Interpol’s Cyber unit battles criminal networks ‘Weaponising’ artificial intelligence

At the Interpol Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore, analysts monitor vast streams of digital intelligence as criminal networks increasingly deploy artificial intelligence to scale up cyberattacks. From highly convincing phishing emails free of spelling errors to deepfake videos impersonating......

The music industry tackles AI abuses with limited success

The music industry is battling on multiple fronts: platforms, courts, and among lawmakers to prevent the misuse and exploitation of its content through generative artificial intelligence (AI). However, the results remain underwhelming. Sony Music reports that it has already requested the removal of......

Artificial Intelligence and the 2024 US Election: Myths and Realities

As the 2024 US presidential election unfolded, one question loomed large: Would artificial intelligence (AI) shape the outcome? This marked the first election in the era of widespread AI tools that allowed for the creation of synthetic media such as images, audio, and video, sometimes used for manipulation.......

South Korea Intensifies Measures Against Sexual Deepfakes Following Telegram Controversy

In response to recent reports revealing the proliferation of sexually explicit deepfake images and videos on Telegram, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has called for a comprehensive investigation into digital sex crimes. These revelations have sparked outrage across the nation. The controversy......