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Surat student wins prize for tool that predicts groundwater
A Surat school student has won a national innovation challenge for developing JALAAKAR, a machine-learning project that estimates groundwater availability using borewell records, rainfall and soil data. Nine other projects were also recognised for innovations in water safety, cybersecurity, road safety, hazardous-environment protection and assistive technology.
L&T Finance Pitch Point 2.0: Where an AI startup’s big idea meets enterprise scale
Pitch Point, L&T Finance’s contest for AI startups, is back for a second edition. Last year’s winners, Arrowhead AI and SpoofSense, talk about what they got out of it and what they would tell this year’s new applicants.
PNB cautions customers of AI-led cyberattacks amid surging frauds
Punjab National Bank has alerted its customers about the escalating threat of AI-generated cyberattacks. These advanced phishing techniques employ AI voice cloning to trick individuals into hastily carrying out transactions. The bank strongly encourages customers to stay vigilant, ensuring they verify communications through reliable sources. Emphasizing the need for good digital practices, the bank reminds customers that cybersecurity is a joint effort.
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.
AI cloning opens new monetisation route for celebrities, creators
Artificial intelligence is transforming the monetization landscape for film stars, cricketers, and digital creators. Licensing AI-generated versions of their identities allows celebrities to earn revenue without physical presence. Platforms like Studio Blo and Sparkonomy enable protection and control over digital identities for creators. The growing concern over unauthorized use of identities emphasizes the need for standard licensing and verifiable consent.
US midterm elections 2026: Traditional TV ads may be over, TikTok and podcasts are changing political campaigns
Political strategists predict that by 2028, artificial intelligence will revolutionize campaign operations, allowing for hyper-targeted messaging tailored to individual voters through advanced data analytics. While AI's benefits include rapid fact-checking, it raises significant concerns, particularly regarding deep fakes and misleading political ads. The emergence of AI-driven ads in various races signals a shift in the political landscape, prompting vital discussions about the ethical ramifications of this technology.
Could a US-China 'hot line' be set up for AI risks?
With unchecked development of artificial intelligence sparking deep fear even among leaders in the sector, the United States is looking at establishing a dedicated communication channel with China on the issue. The United States and China, engaged in competition for leadership in AI development, are reluctant to impose significant restrictions on domestic companies for fear of losing an advantage.
ContentLens launches AI platform to detect celebrity likeness misuse
ContentLens launched an AI platform to detect unauthorized celebrity identity misuse. This technology tracks faces and voices across social media platforms. The system alerts celebrity teams to potential violations and provides evidence. Actress Manisha Kandkur experienced its effectiveness against fraudulent advertisements.
GFF 2026: FM Sitharaman on India’s tech leap, demographic dividend, AI risks and road to global scale
Global Fintech Fest: Sitharaman said that India was experiencing its demographic dividend in real time, with the country’s young population increasingly translating its potential into economic momentum.
China's top court posts guidelines on deepfakes, AI disputes
In a significant move, China's leading court has released new guidelines aimed at mitigating risks linked to artificial intelligence. This legislation confronts issues such as unauthorized use of deepfakes and voice cloning without consent while also tackling algorithmic pricing strategies and false information generated by AI. It establishes accountability for service providers regarding infringing content, reinforcing the importance of security alongside AI advancements.
IndiaAI scales up efforts for deepfake detection, bias mitigation, AI penetration testing
India has taken another major step toward ensuring the safe and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through the IndiaAI Mission's new set of projects aimed at strengthening deepfake detection, bias mitigation, and AI security testing. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the selection of five pioneering projects under the "Safe & Trusted AI" pillar of the IndiaAI initiative, as per a press release by the Ministry.
Tech firms fight to stem deepfake deluge
Used on social networks to hijack the notoriety of celebrities or other high-profile figures, sometimes for disinformation, deepfakes are also being exploited by criminal gangs. Hong Kong police earlier this year revealed that a multinational firm employee was tricked into wiring HK$200 million (around US$26 million) to crooks who staged a videoconference with AI avatars of his colleagues.
#25 For 2025: How much further will AI disrupt lives?
Cyber threats will increase as AI makes scams more sophisticated. Deepfake tools and voice cloning will become harder to detect. Cybersecurity will be crucial for companies. Scammers will use advanced AI for convincing deepfakes. Audio deepfakes will rise. Expect more complex attacks. Adopting AI securely will be beneficial for businesses. Stay vigilant about security.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni demands Rs 91 lakh damages for deep fake porn videos featuring her
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has sought 100,000 euros in damages for deepfake pornographic videos depicting her, traced back to 2022. Two individuals face defamation charges for creating and circulating the videos online. Meloni intends to donate the compensation to support victims of male violence. Deepfakes, leveraging artificial intelligence, pose a threat to public trust and truthfulness, prompting global concern among leaders.
Hong Kong MNC suffers $25.6 million loss in deepfake scam
Sophisticated deepfake scam ensnares Hong Kong multinational, resulting in $25.6 million loss. Perpetrators utilize AI to mimic company officials, orchestrating convincing video conference deception. Victim executes transfers under guise of authenticity, revealing scam upon closer scrutiny. Law enforcement launches investigation, emphasizing caution and verification measures. Incident highlights evolving cyber threats, underscores need for heightened vigilance and security protocols against deepfake scams.
AI.con: a new voice for Jamtara-type scammers
Voice clones or deepfakes have emerged as the latest tool for cyber scammers, they said, as artificial intelligence (AI)-related scams are being increasingly reported from different parts of the country.
Wanted: Detectives to find and stop deepfakes
A person leading a team of deepfake-busters should have certain abilities such as critical thinking and pattern recognition, says the COO at TeamLease Edtech. Developing a keen eye for inconsistencies and the ability to think critically are essential to identify subtle cues that indicate manipulated content.
No clickbait! YouTubers will have to come clean about digitally-altered content, rules Google
The development comes within a week of Union cabinet minister for electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw and minister of state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar directing social media platforms to strictly act against deepfakes.
PM Modi calls for global regulation of AI
However, a Mumbai-based businessman, who is a look-alike of the prime minister claimed that the video in question featured him playing garba and was not a deepfake of the prime minister. Deepfake videos are synthetic media in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with someone else's likeness.
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