AI DRIVEN MISINFORMATION
Former Google engineer warns AI could wipe out humanity by 2036: Why he says 'We don’t have a decade...'
Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, expresses serious concerns about artificial intelligence. He believes there is more than a 50% chance humanity may not survive the next decade. Other experts, like Geoffrey Hinton, acknowledge potential risks but differ on the likelihood of catastrophic outcomes. The ongoing debate focuses on AI's rapid development and necessary safeguards to minimize risk.
Risks spelled out for Anthropic investors include possible harms from runaway AI
The risks laid out by the San Francisco company in its filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission included discussion of bad actors potentially using AI models to build deadly weapons or the technology itself going rogue with untold consequences.
The Social Reckoning: Looking back at Facebook’s 2021 controversy and where Meta stands today
Aaron Sorkin’s latest film focuses on Facebook's past controversies and the implications of its business model. The story centres around whistleblower Frances Haugen and her allegations regarding Facebook's internal practices. Meta, formerly Facebook, is navigating ongoing concerns about safety and user engagement. The film, while offering a dramatic retelling, critiques the effectiveness of Meta’s strategies.
Andy Burnham seeks common ground with Trump at UN, pitches UK as major AI player
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets President Trump and addresses the UN General Assembly. He will urge increased US support for Ukraine and discuss Middle East conflicts. Burnham also plans to signal Britain's move beyond Brexit-related discord with Europe. Limited military support for Saudi Arabia was announced to counter Houthi rebel attacks. The leader aims to present a hopeful vision for Britain's global role.
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.
In an age of AI-generated content, trusted journalism becomes critical: Ellana Lee
CNN is adapting to a fragmented media landscape by balancing global storytelling with regional nuance, particularly in Asia-Pacific and India. The organization is investing in both linear television and digital transformation, emphasizing factual accuracy amidst a rise in misinformation and exploring AI's role in news production and distribution.
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Deepfakes a serious threat to democracy, cautions Om Birla at AI Summit
Addressing a special session on the theme 'AI for Democracy' at the India AI Impact Summit here, Birla drew attention to the growing challenges posed by deepfakes and misinformation.
Centre moves to regulate deepfakes, AI media; MeitY proposes amendments to IT rules
MeitY has proposed amendments to the IT rules to regulate AI-generated content, including deepfakes. Platforms must label synthetic media clearly and verify user declarations. The draft aims to prevent misuse, protect privacy, and boost transparency. Feedback is invited by November 6 as part of ongoing efforts to tackle online misinformation.
Outline 'safe harbour' protection for social media intermediaries review plan: Parl panel
A parliamentary panel wants the government to review safe harbour rules for social media. This is to combat the growing problem of fake news. Algorithmic biases on platforms amplify misleading content. The committee suggests big tech companies appoint nodal officers in India. It also calls for international cooperation and licensing for AI content creators.
Govt panel pushes for sweeping reform, stricter laws to fight fake news, calls it direct threat to democracy
A parliamentary committee has pushed for stricter measures to combat fake news, calling it a threat to public order and democracy. Recommendations include amending penal provisions, increasing fines and mandating fact-checking mechanisms across media platforms.
India to deploy 38,000 GPUs, set up 600 data labs to strengthen AI ecosystem: MeitY
India is dedicated to fostering a strong AI ecosystem by deploying 38,000 GPUs at affordable prices and creating 600 data labs nationwide. These initiatives aim to boost AI research and innovation, while also embedding ethical AI frameworks and combating misinformation. The country envisions a future-ready AI landscape with innovations in agriculture and other sectors, emphasizing responsible and human-centric AI development.
Scammers misusing AI is old news, Godfather of AI warns of bigger economic and existential threats ahead
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns that the pursuit of short-term profits by AI companies overshadows critical long-term risks to humanity. He highlights immediate threats like cybercrime and misinformation, alongside the potential for AI to evolve into a harmful, independent actor. Hinton proposes embedding "maternal instincts" into AI to ensure its alignment with human well-being.
UN report urges stronger measures to detect AI-driven deepfakes
Leonard Rosenthol of Adobe, a digital editing software leader that has been addressing deepfakes since 2019, underscored the importance of establishing the provenance of digital content to help users assess its trustworthiness. "We need more of the places where users consume their content to show this information...When you are scrolling through your feeds you want to know: 'can I trust this image, this video...'" Rosenthol said.
AI-generated content fuels misinformation after Air India crash
Following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, fake news spread online. An AI-generated accident report circulated, mimicking a real investigation. False images and videos also appeared. Experts emphasize the need for public awareness. They also suggest better platform accountability to combat misinformation. Authorities are urged to provide timely updates.
Are you arguing with an AI Russian bot posing as a Trump supporter? Wild theory sparks online frenzy
A viral video claims that Russian bots posing as Trump supporters are engaging in online debates and spreading misinformation. An alleged bot was exposed when it ran out of credits, prompting discussions about AI-driven political manipulation. Many now question if they are arguing with real people or AI bots on social media.
Union Law Minister Meghwal calls for safer digital space for women, urges vigilance against cyber crimes
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasizes the importance of cyber safety for women, urging the use of strong passwords and caution online. He highlights government efforts to tackle AI-driven misinformation, cyberbullying, and fake profiling, and underscores women's significant role in the IT sector and nation-building.
AI threat prediction by 'Living Nostradamus': Warning includes election manipulation, sophisticated deepfakes
Paranormal expert Athos Salomé, known as the "Living Nostradamus," has warned about the growing dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. He highlights how deepfakes are being used for misinformation, fraud, and defamation, making it harder to distinguish reality from deception. While AI enhances cybersecurity, it also empowers cybercriminals with advanced hacking tools.
When Anushka Sharma messaged Madhavan saying, 'Bhai, yeh fraud hai'
Actor R Madhavan was recently tricked by an AI-generated video featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Virat Kohli, which he discovered through Anushka Sharma. The incident highlighted the importance of content verification. Madhavan's upcoming projects include the film Test with Nayanthara and Siddharth, and a romantic drama Aap Jaisa Koi with Fatima Sana Shaikh.
ICEA's TruthTell Hackathon sees 36% of its applications from women
The objectives of the Hackathon are to raise awareness about the impact of misinformation, enhance media transparency, promote ethical and responsible AI use in media, showcase innovative AI tools and technologies, encourage industry collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Google unveils Veo 2, rivals OpenAI in AI video generation
According to Google, Veo 2 generates highly detailed and realistic videos across a wide range of styles and topics. Unlike many other AI video generation models that "hallucinate" details, such as extra fingers or unexpected objects, Veo 2 greatly minimizes these errors, producing more accurate results. New users can can signup for the waitlist on Google Labs for access to the model.
Amazon CTO shares top predictions for 2025, including rise of mission-driven workforce
According to him, in an era of unprecedented societal challenges and rapid technological advancements, harnessing 'technology for good' has become both an ethical imperative and a profitable endeavour.
Telangana doubles down on AI focus with its Global AI Summit
At the heart of Telangana's AI strategy is the establishment of the AI City, a 200-acre hub near Hyderabad, dedicated to AI research, development, and application. He said the project would place Telangana at the epicentre of global AI innovation, offering cutting-edge compute facilities, expansive data lakes, and robust connectivity.
Monsters, asteroids, vampires: AI conspiracies flood TikTok
From vampires and wendigos to killer asteroids, TikTok users are pumping out outlandish end-of-the-world conspiracy theories, researchers say, in yet another misinformation trend on a platform whose fate in the United States hangs in the balance.
Detecting deepfakes should not be the sole responsibility of platforms: Sam Gregory
Sam Gregory, executive director of Witness, a global human rights organisation, which uses video and technology to expose human rights abuses and has worked on the threats of AI and deepfakes, spoke to ET about AI related challenges and strategies in elections.
Widening disparities, growing threats cloud global cybersecurity outlook: WEF
The World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 report, prepared in collaboration with Accenture, also flagged threats posed by AI-generated deepfakes to spread false information about candidates in an election or manipulate public perception.
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath shares own deepfake video, warns about AI threats
Zerodha Co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath on Wednesday posted a video showing his own deepfake which was convincing enough to fool users into believing it was Kamath himself. He said the aim was to highlight the growing threat posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
'Scary': Rashmika Mandanna responds after her fake video goes viral
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, India's Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, has responded to a viral deepfake video featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna. On the social media platform X, the minister expressed deep concern, emphasizing that deepfakes represent the latest and most perilous form of misinformation, necessitating the active involvement of online platforms. Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has also called for legal action in response to the video.
AI chatbots like Bard, ChatGPT stoke fears of misinformation nightmare
India, which is among the world's largest data markets, is already battling a flood of misinformation that is worsened by the multiplicity of languages. Generative AI technologies can further accentuate the problem according to technologists tracking the rise of these applications.
Elon Musk's Twitter ripe for a misinformation avalanche
As online trickery and misinformation surges, the armour that platforms built against it are being stripped away. Since Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, he has trashed the platform's online safety division and as a result misinformation is back on the rise.
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