AI DISINFORMATION
Anthropic wants to create new billionaires through its IPO, but American voters are growing tired of Big Tech's wealth explosion
Anthropic is preparing for a significant IPO amid growing public resistance to AI-related infrastructure projects. Investors are discussing a valuation between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion for the Nasdaq listing. Communities express concerns over environmental impacts and rising electricity costs linked to data centres. Public sentiment is shifting against technology companies, raising questions about economic benefits versus local costs.
Pakistani handlers suspected behind deepfakes attempting to spoil India-Russia dynamics ahead of SCO meet
The Ministry of External Affairs and the Russian Embassy have countered false information about their foreign ministers. A manipulated video and misleading posts attributed to EAM S Jaishankar and Sergey Lavrov were discredited. These incidents highlight the challenge of AI-generated misinformation affecting diplomatic relations. The viral video is suspected to have been produced by Pakistani sources to disrupt India-Russia dynamics.
Fridge hacks and finance attacks flag AI insecurity
The growing use of AI in cyberattacks could pose a major threat to the global economy, financial markets and critical infrastructure, according to a Reuters commentary by Mike Dolan.
Google AI avoids answering who won 2020 US presidential election, sparking debate: Here’s what we know
Google AI faced backlash for failing to accurately respond to queries about the 2020 US presidential election results. Users noticed discrepancies between responses for the 2020 and 2016 elections, which sparked concern. Critics suggested the issue implicates political intervention in AI output, while others attributed it to training errors. Google acknowledged the problem and indicated that it is working on solutions for the affected datasets.
Disinformation videos, likely from Russia, are exploiting real people to malign Senate candidates
AI-driven disinformation campaigns are targeting Democratic Senate candidates Sherrod Brown and James Talarico during the midterm elections. These videos misuse real names and images, misleading voters and potentially impacting election outcomes. Experts believe this tactic resembles previous Russian disinformation efforts aimed at manipulating American electoral processes. Social media platform X has removed initial posts but copies are still accessible online.
Indian Army debunks manipulated video falsely claiming Chinese control over Arunachal border areas
The misleading clip, propagated across online platforms, falsely claimed that Lt Gen Kalia made a "leaked admission" stating China had taken control of Asaphila, Longjou, and Taksing Circle in Arunachal Pradesh, and that Indian Army troops deployed in the sector were denied essential supplies.
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AI ad blitz distorts US midterms 2026
AI-generated political advertisements are becoming more prevalent as the November elections approach, raising concerns among voters. Researchers have identified over 220 ads made partly with AI, primarily sponsored by Republican groups, costing over $137 million. Only a small percentage of these advertisements carry disclaimers stating they were created with AI technology. Many voters express their disapproval of AI-generated content in political campaigns during recent surveys.
In their own words: Israeli politicians' extreme speech surges ahead of elections
Extreme rhetoric has risen under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government as elections approach. A recent report highlights 227 extreme comments made by officials this year, indicating a troubling trend. The language used reflects rising hostility toward Palestinians and Arab citizens, raising concerns about societal implications. Officials have made particularly harsh statements regarding Gaza and its residents.
Trump praises new British PM Andy Burnham but slams UK deal on Indian Ocean islands
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first meeting with Trump focused on several critical global issues. They discussed the U.K. and U.S. differences regarding trade, the Chagos Islands, and support for Ukraine. Burnham emphasized the need for regulations on artificial intelligence amidst concerns over misinformation. He also announced military support for Saudi Arabia against Iranian threats.
AI military risks spark concern at China security conference
AI has dangerously compressed decision-making for governments and their militaries just as misinformation shreds public trust before they can respond, panelists at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on security said.
Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access
And despite the United States' international aid cuts, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman said he would continue pressing Congress and President Donald Trump's administration to lead the way on foreign assistance.
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitions
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more representative global order. The document outlines India's 2026 chairship priorities, recognises partner countries' contributions and calls for greater participation of Emerging Markets, Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries in global governance.
AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
AI-created videos circulating on Elon Musk's X depict American soldiers captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins, and US embassies ablaze - a surge of lifelike deepfakes despite a policy crackdown to curb wartime disinformation. They include AI videos depicting a tearful American soldier inside a bombed-out embassy, captured US troops on their knees beside Iranian flags, and a destroyed US navy fleet.
AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
Elon Musk's X is struggling to control AI-generated war videos. Lifelike deepfakes showing captured soldiers and destroyed cities are circulating widely. X has introduced a new policy to demonetize creators posting AI war content without disclosure. However, researchers remain doubtful about its effectiveness. The platform's revenue-sharing model may still incentivize the spread of sensational fake news.
AI disinformation turns Nepal polls into 'digital battleground'
Parties across the political divide are tapping social media to push their agendas and woo voters, especially the young, including a surge of people registering to cast their ballot for the first time. The Election Commission says there is widespread use of hate speech and deepfake content, including videos created with readily available artificial intelligence tools purporting to show candidates insulting opponents or using obscene language.
AI-generated disinformation tactics spotted ahead of COP30
A clip said to show massive flooding in the Amazonian city hosting the UN climate summit is just one widely-shared example of how disinformation, cheaply created by artificial intelligence and circulating on social media, is influencing perceptions of COP30. And in the video showing the city purportedly under water, "The reporter doesn't exist, the people don't exist, the flood doesn't exist, and the city doesn't exist."
Weaponised storytelling: How AI is helping researchers sniff out disinformation campaigns
While artificial intelligence is making the problem worse, it is also becoming one of the most powerful tools to fight against such manipulation. Researchers are using machine learning techniques to analyse disinformation. AI tools can help piece together details about who is telling the story, the timeline of how it is told, and cultural elements specific to where the story takes place. This can reveal when a story does not add up.
AI-generated content raises risks of more bank runs: UK study
The study pointed out that generative AI could create fake news stories about customer money being unsafe or memes mocking security, which could spread on social media through paid ads. Following Silicon Valley Bank's collapse in 2023, where $42 billion was withdrawn in 24 hours, banks and regulators are increasingly concerned about bank runs fuelled by social media.
How Russia, China and Iran are interfering in the US presidential election
Foreign disinformation campaigns from Russia, China, and Iran in U.S. elections have become more advanced and difficult to trace. They target specific groups and districts, using AI and new tactics to hide their origins. Tech companies have reduced efforts to combat this, making it harder to stop these sophisticated influence campaigns.
Meta says generative AI deception held in check — for now
Social media giant Meta says its bid to thwart coordinated disinformation campaigns created through ever-improving generative AI is working, despite widespread concerns. Meta said it had seen "threat actors" put AI to work to create bogus photos, videos, and text, but no realistic imagery of politicians, according to the report.
Japan's Fumio Kishida unveils a framework for global regulation of generative AI
Kishida made the announcement in a speech at the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
An AI researcher takes on election deepfakes
Oren Etzionia, University of Washington professor and founding CEO of the Allen Institute for AI, became one of the first researchers to warn that a new breed of AI would accelerate the spread of disinformation online.
Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections
The rapid growth of generative AI, which can create text, images and video in seconds in response to prompts, has triggered fears that the new technology could be used to disrupt major elections across the world this year.
Election wave and AI disinformation raise stakes in 2024
With elections due in countries representing half the world's population and new technologies turbo-charging disinformation, 2024 will be a major stress test for politics in the age of AI. 2024 has been labelled a "make-or-break" year for democracy, with crucial votes due in more than 60 countries, including India, South Africa, Pakistan, Britain, Indonesia and the United States, as well as the European Union. The first major test of how to survive an onslaught of AI-powered disinformation has already taken place.
Fake babies, real horror: Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI's power to mislead
While most of the false claims circulating online about the war didn't require AI to create and came from more conventional sources, technological advances are coming with increasing frequency and little oversight.
All about deepfake tech: AI-powered videos intensify debate on disinformation epidemic
The government stepped in with an advisory to major social media companies to identify misinformation, deepfakes and other content that violate rules and remove those within 36 hours after being reported to them.
Is it real or made by AI? Europe wants a label for that as it fights disinformation
EU Commission Vice President Vera Jourova said the ability of a new generation of AI chatbots to create complex content and visuals in seconds raises "fresh challenges for the fight against disinformation."
AI generated content should be labelled, EU Commissioner Vera Jourova says
Companies such as Google, Microsoft and Meta Platforms that have signed up to the EU Code of Practice to tackle disinformation should report on safeguards put in place to tackle this in July, Jourova said.
Why even artificial intelligence cannot stop the spread of fake news
New technological solutions, unfortunately, may not be a silver bullet.
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