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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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