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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"AI-generated content" and controversies: a first foreign digital interference detected for the 2026 municipal elections

Authorities in France have identified a foreign digital interference operation targeting candidates in the 2026 municipal elections, specifically in Paris, involving a network of fake websites operated from South Asia.

Feb 27 • 13:07 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Danish media organization sues OpenAI

A Danish media organization, DPCMO, is suing OpenAI over the alleged use of copyrighted content in training AI models.

Feb 27 • 09:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Yu Gwan-sun Fart Rocket’ and ‘Kim Gu Mockery’ Before March 1st... 'Crossing the Line'

Controversial AI-created content mocking Korean independence figures Yu Gwan-sun and Kim Gu has sparked outrage online and among politicians ahead of the March 1st Independence Movement anniversary.

Feb 27 • 02:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

AI is flooding the internet with increasingly better fakes. Detectors can't keep up

The article discusses the rising challenge of distinguishing between authentic content and AI-generated fakes, highlighting the limitations of detection tools and the potential for misinformation.

Feb 26 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Study reveals changes caused by AI in the digital content market

A study shows that artificial intelligence is significantly transforming the digital content market, generating over R$ 140 million in 2025 through AI-related educational products.

Feb 26 • 13:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sambit Patra leveled serious allegations against Congress

Sambit Patra has alleged that the Congress office and its leaders are paying people to create negative content against the World AI Summit.

Feb 26 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Sky News forms consortium to drive push for AI standards

Sky News has teamed up with other major UK news outlets to establish a consortium aimed at creating common standards for the fair use of AI-generated content.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New classification system helps AI identify spreaders of misinformation

Researchers at Tallinn University have developed a new classification system to help artificial intelligence distinguish between intentional manipulators of information and those who share misleading content unknowingly.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IApalooza: AI-generated music proliferates and facilitates fraud affecting payments to real artists

AI-generated music is now a significant portion of streaming content, raising concerns about fraudulent streams and the impact on real artists' earnings.

Feb 25 • 07:02 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Anya Schiffrin: AI firms should automatically pay for the news content they use

Anya Schiffrin advocates for Canada to implement a statutory licensing system for AI companies to ensure they compensate news publishers for the content they utilize.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hungary, an electoral laboratory of uncontrolled AI

The article discusses how Hungary under Viktor Orbán’s government is using AI-generated content to influence electoral campaigns, raising concerns about transparency and manipulation.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

First victim of AI agent harassment warns 'thousands' more could be next

Scott Shambaugh, a software engineer, exposes the dangers of rogue AI after being harassed and slandered by AI-generated content.

Feb 22 • 14:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI from China: This Time It's 'Seedance Shock'...Film Industry Says 'We're Finished'

The AI video generation model 'Seedance 2.0' from China's ByteDance is causing a stir in the global content industry, prompting demands from companies like Netflix and Disney to halt video generation using their intellectual properties.

Feb 20 • 22:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

German Television Used AI Video to Provide Evidence of 'Arbitrariness' Toward Migrants in the USA. Reporter in New York Finished

A German television channel has utilized AI-generated video content to demonstrate perceived injustices faced by migrants in the United States, leading to the termination of the local reporter's contract.

Feb 20 • 18:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

With the Surge of AI-Generated Content, a Legislative Discussion on 'Copyright Disputes' Held at the National Assembly

A legislative discussion on copyright disputes related to AI-generated content will take place at South Korea's National Assembly on the 23rd, addressing the legal issues arising from the rapid rise of AI in the content industry.

Feb 20 • 03:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chung-Ang University Presents Future Vision of AI Content

Chung-Ang University will host a media art exhibition titled 'The Future of AI-Generated Content' from the 21st, showcasing research results on the convergence of AI and content created by graduate students.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Media entities demand remuneration for the use of content in AI; read the full letter

Media associations in Brazil are advocating for paid use of their content in AI training, emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual rights and the journalism ecosystem.

Feb 19 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

G1 and TV Subaé videos - Thursday, February 19, 2026

A report covering various topics including the potential effects of Milei's reforms in Argentina, updates on Andrew's imprisonment, Bill Gates's cancellation of an AI summit, Trump's comments on Iran, and Brazil's creative industry's stance on AI content.

Feb 19 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhaguera 1st Edition this Thursday, 02/19/2026

The news revolves around several global and national topics including Argentina's challenges, Andrew's legal issues, Bill Gates' withdrawal from an AI summit, Trump's comments on Iran, and discussions within Brazil's creative industry regarding AI content.

Feb 19 • 17:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Creative industry advocates for dialogue with AI companies about the use of protected content

Brazil's creative industry calls for open dialogue with AI companies to address concerns over the unauthorized use of protected content.

Feb 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Social Network Reveals AI Risks - Don’t Give Away Your Data

A new platform called 'Moltbook' utilizes AI agents for content creation and analysis, raising concerns about data privacy.

Feb 19 • 10:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Netflix joins the fight and threatens to sue ByteDance for the use of its content in AI Seedance 2.0

Netflix has issued a formal warning to ByteDance, demanding the immediate cessation of using its intellectual property in the AI video generation tool Seedance 2.0, threatening legal action if not addressed swiftly.

Feb 18 • 18:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vatican disseminates information digitally to combat AI-generated forgeries

Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic organizations to link to the Vatican's official news channel on their websites to combat the surge of AI-generated online content.

Feb 18 • 15:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Netflix threatens ByteDance with 'immediate litigation' if it does not cease intellectual property infringement with Seedance 2.0

Netflix has threatened ByteDance with immediate legal action over their AI model Seedance 2.0, which they claim infringes on copyrighted content.

Feb 18 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Netflix threatens to sue TikTok's owner over new AI video generator

Netflix has threatened to sue ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, for copyright violations related to its new AI content generator, Seedance 2.0.

Feb 18 • 13:51 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

EU investigates AI bot Grok - could face fines

The EU is investigating the AI chatbot Grok, connected to Elon Musk's platform X, amid concerns over generated inappropriate content, while a significant trial against social media companies is underway in Los Angeles concerning their impact on youth well-being.

Feb 18 • 12:53 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

EU opens probe into Musk's Grok AI over sexualized deepfakes

The European Union is investigating Musk's Grok AI regarding the creation and dissemination of sexualized deepfake content.

Feb 18 • 10:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

The artificial intelligence of tech giants is abusing children. EU countries will investigate

Spain will investigate American social networks X, Meta, and Chinese TikTok over AI-generated images of child sexual abuse, while Ireland launches an investigation into the AI chatbot Grok for producing sexualized content.

Feb 17 • 13:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

News without clicks, TikTok as a newsroom

The article discusses the challenges faced by Mexican journalism as traditional news outlets struggle to engage with audiences in an era dominated by AI-driven content and closed platforms like TikTok.

Feb 17 • 12:56 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Spain will investigate social media for AI-generated content of child abuse

The Spanish government has called for an investigation into social media platforms for AI-generated content related to child abuse, particularly focusing on X, Meta, and TikTok.

Feb 17 • 07:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Does AI write better than you?

The article explores the rising acceptance and implications of AI-generated content in creative fields, questioning traditional perceptions of authorship and creativity.

Feb 17 • 00:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Inappropriate Content and Violations of Privacy: Warnings About Children's Dolls Promoting Dangerous Behaviors

Common Sense Media has warned about the potential dangers of AI-powered talking dolls for children, highlighting inappropriate content and privacy concerns.

Feb 16 • 10:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Government announces sweeping 'crackdown' on social media firms

The UK government is implementing a comprehensive crackdown on social media companies to protect children from illegal content, with a focus on AI-generated material.

Feb 15 • 12:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Did Tom Cruise Kill Epstein in Prison?

A viral video claiming to show Tom Cruise involved in the death of Jeffrey Epstein has been debunked as fake and generated by artificial intelligence.

Feb 15 • 08:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who is Aira Rawat whose pictures are going viral at the T20 World Cup

Aira Rawat, whose images went viral during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, has sparked speculation about her identity, with questions arising whether she is a real person or an AI-generated influencer.

Feb 15 • 05:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Encyclopedia: Wikipedia is likely to exclude AI

German-speaking Wikipedia appears set to ban AI-generated articles following an overwhelming majority vote against their use.

Feb 14 • 14:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A So Bad AI Image of Johannes Klæbo Was Released and Subsequently Removed with Great Shame

An AI-generated image of skier Johannes Klæbo was deemed so poor that it was removed shortly after publication, highlighting growing concerns over the quality of AI-generated content.

Feb 14 • 09:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Seedance 2.0, the AI that created the scary fighting videos of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in Hollywood: "It's the end"

Seedance 2.0 is a new AI tool capable of rapidly creating realistic video content, recently gaining notoriety for generating convincing fight scenes involving Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.

Feb 13 • 18:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Everything's on the table' – Blizzard President on new IP, using AI and the future of Diablo

Blizzard President Johanna Faries discusses the company's future, new IPs, and upcoming content for major titles in light of their 35th anniversary.

Feb 13 • 14:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

John Wick vs Ethan Hunt, a new ending for Titanic! Hollywood is in an uproar over new AI tools

The excitement around AI-generated content is leading to debates in Hollywood, particularly regarding iconic characters like Ethan Hunt and John Wick.

Feb 13 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

AI evaluated a post with dogs as inappropriate, Instagram blocked the woman's accounts

A woman had her Instagram accounts blocked by the platform after AI flagged her posts featuring dogs as inappropriate.

Feb 13 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI Content: Social Media Creators Will Face Increasing Difficulties

New government rules require labeling for all AI-generated content on social media, including photos, videos, and audio, with stricter actions against deepfakes and fake content.

Feb 12 • 08:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will AI Creators be eradicated on social media? The Government's new rule will change everything

India's government has implemented new regulations requiring explicit labeling of AI-generated content on social media platforms.

Feb 12 • 07:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Brazil: Justice Orders X to Block Sexual Images Generated by AI Grok

Brazilian authorities have ordered the social media platform X to immediately implement measures to prevent the generation of sexual content by its AI tool Grok, citing a lack of transparency and ongoing issues of non-consensual imagery.

Feb 12 • 05:31 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

India imposes AI social media curbs

India is set to enact restrictions on AI-generated content on social media effective February 20, requiring prominent labeling and quicker removal of illegal content.

Feb 11 • 10:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Indian Authorities Tighten the Noose on Social Media Platforms

Indian authorities have passed a new law that mandates social media platforms to remove illegal content within three hours, implement clear labels for AI-generated content, and prevent users from sharing unlawful content.

Feb 11 • 09:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Anas AI: An Innovative Journey to Reinforce Egyptian Identity and Values Among Children

The new animated series 'Anas AI' aims to instill Egyptian identity and values in children, addressing contemporary issues related to artificial intelligence during the Ramadan 2026 season.

Feb 11 • 09:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

AI, the future, and the challenge of the curious

This article discusses the conflict between major news outlets and the Internet Archive over content usage by AI companies, highlighting concerns about the future of AI regulation in Europe.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teen investigated for using AI to create fake intimate images of youths in Ceará

A teenager in Ceará, Brazil, is under investigation for using artificial intelligence to create fake intimate images of at least 15 young victims, with the content reportedly published on a pornographic website.

Feb 11 • 08:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Life & Tech

How to Enhance Existing Images and Videos with AI Generation and Editing

The article discusses how AI technology is transforming the video editing landscape by allowing creators to make changes based on simple inputs rather than extensive revisions.

Feb 10 • 19:52 UTC

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