MISINFORMATION IN UKRAINE
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.
Deepfakes muddy protest coverage as online platforms restrict individual accounts
Several AI-generated clips have gone viral on Instagram, Facebook and X, drawing millions of views and comments. A recent viral clip of a woman criticising the protests, for instance, led users to an Instagram profile that regularly posts AI-generated political content.
Pope Leo puts AI risks at centre of Vatican’s global agenda: 'Future of humanity is at stake'
The Vatican warned about the risk of an apocalypse spurred by artificial intelligence years before major American firms sounded the alarm at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday - a concern that Pope Leo is placing at the heart of his
Trump warns AI race will decide global power, says US leads China ‘by a lot’
US President Donald Trump rejected global efforts to control artificial intelligence, saying the US must maintain its lead over China and win the race for what he called superintelligence. He argued AI could surpass the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the internet, and said Washington would monitor the technology without stifling its growth.
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.
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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.
Pakistan’s statement describing Moscow as a 'natural ally' in energy & economy termed baseless
Pakistan's recent declaration of Russia as a "natural ally" in energy and economy is being questioned by informed sources, who deem it baseless and misleading. While Pakistan claimed Russian Deputy PM pledged infrastructure cooperation based on Putin's directive, the Russian government's statement lacked any such commitment.
Elon Musk vows to 'fix' X feature over Ukraine and Volodymr Zelensky
Elon Musk spoke after his ally US President Donald Trump turned on his one-time ally Ukraine's President Volodymr Zelensky in recent days, accusing the Ukrainian leader of being a "dictator" and having started Ukraine's war with Russia -- narratives long pushed by Moscow.
Antony Blinken blasts Sergei Lavrov for Russian escalation in Ukraine
At the OSCE meeting in Malta, Blinken and Lavrov clashed over the Ukraine war. Blinken accused Lavrov of spreading misinformation. He stated Russia was escalating the conflict. Blinken highlighted Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. He also mentioned North Korea sending troops to support Russia. The two diplomats did not have a formal meeting.
Will Russia help Trump to win the US elections? Here's what reports are suggesting
Russian bots and influencers have already been exposed once amid the ongoing US election race, things have not ceased, as Russian-paid entities continue to campaign in favor of Donald Trump and the Republican Party. But, for what reasons? Here's what we know till now.
Meta fends off AI-aided deception as US election nears
Meta's efforts to combat "coordinated inauthentic behavior" on its platforms come as fears mount that generative AI will be used to trick or confuse people in elections in the United States and other countries. Facebook has been accused for years of being used as a powerful platform for election disinformation.
Google to launch anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU elections
Europe's Digital Services Act, which comes into force this week, will require very large online platforms and search engines to do more to tackle illegal content and risks to public security.
Fact vs fiction: Beware! Internet is rife with Israel vs Hamas fake news
The onset of the Hamas attack on Israel has given rise to rampant misinformation regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict on social media.
'Stamp of approval': Twitter's Elon Musk amplifies misinformation
"One of the greatest mysteries of Covid-19: Where did the flu go in 2020 and 2021?" an account called "KanekoaTheGreat" said, to which Musk replied: "Good question."
Google launches anti-misinformation campaign in India
The initiative will use "prebunking" videos - designed to counter false claims before they become widespread - circulated on the company's YouTube platform and other social media sites.
Tulsi Gabbard's alleged connection to secret cult and views on Russia-Ukraine war
Tulsi Gabbard's relative Dr Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard said that her niece was raised in a secretive cult named the Science of Identity Foundation (SIF), where the members are loyal to a cloistered guru, Chris Butler.
New Twitter policy aims to pierce fog of war misinformation
Starting Thursday, the platform will no longer automatically recommend or emphasize posts that make misleading claims about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including material that mischaracterizes conditions in conflict zones or makes false allegations of war crimes or atrocities against civilians.
US slaps new sanctions on Russia
The U.S. says it has imposed some 2,600 visa restrictions on Russian and Belarusian officials and issued a new visa restriction policy that applies to Russian military officials and authorities suspected of human rights abuses or corruption.
Secret intelligence has unusually public role in Ukraine war
The U.S. this week declassified intelligence findings claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin is being misinformed about his military's poor performance in Ukraine by advisers scared to tell him the truth. On Thursday a British spy chief said demoralised Russian troops were refusing to carry out orders and sabotaging their own equipment.
The Facebook bug and a misinformation flu
A "bug" in Facebook's News Feed injected a "rush of misinformation" and other dangerous content between October and March
NATO warns China not to help Russia in Ukraine war
"China has provided Russia with political support, including by spreading blatant lies and misinformation," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a news conference.
Australia to make Big Tech hand over misinformation data
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will also be able to enforce an internet industry code on uncooperative platforms, the federal government said on Monday, joining governments around the world seeking to reduce the spread of harmful falsehoods online.
Twitter to cut spread of BelTa, other Belarus state media posts
Social media services including Twitter in recent years have begun labeling accounts of state broadcasters and news websites to note that the organisations are government-backed.
Instagram hides followers for private accounts in Russia, Ukraine
Instagram is also highlighting tools like Your Activity and Download Your Information to accounts in Ukraine and Russia.
Twitch bans Russian state media in move against harmful misinformation spreaders
Twitch said the rule would prohibit users whose online presence is dedicated to pushing widely debunked misinformation with clear risks of real-world harm, such as conspiracies that promote violence.
Google blocks RT, Sputnik from Play app store in Europe
A number of tech companies have limited distribution and advertising tools to Russian news outlets in recent days as the European Commission readies a ban on them out of concern that they are spreading misinformation about the war in Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Fact-checkers, social media platforms combat fake info
Fact-checkers and teams from social media companies were actively monitoring and disrupting attempts to amplify false information in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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