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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Shocking Allegation: Elon Musk Encouraged the Spread of Sexualized AI Images to Increase His Company's Value

Elon Musk is facing allegations from French prosecutors for purportedly promoting the distribution of sexually explicit deepfake images to inflate his companies' stock value.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

An AI Specialist Analyzed the First Images of the Iranian Supreme Leader and Revealed Whether They are Current

An AI expert discussed the authenticity of a recently circulated image of the Iranian Supreme Leader amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Hubig Aims to Combat AI Nude Photos โ€“ Legislative Proposal Almost Finished

German Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig plans to introduce a new law that would make the creation and distribution of AI-generated nude images and pornography, known as deepfakes, illegal.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Sofia Virta is disappointed but not surprised: 'That this still exists'

Finnish politician Sofia Virta expresses her disappointment over the emergence of AI-generated pornographic images of women, including herself and other notable figures.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

AI smart glasses could generate fake photos instantly

New AI-powered smart glasses from major tech companies could alter images in real-time, raising concerns about the authenticity of captured photos.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sexualized images with just a few clicks: a practice driven by AI that is gaining traction among youth in the U.S.

A study reveals that the use of generative artificial intelligence to create sexualized images is becoming common among American teenagers, with over half reporting participation in the practice.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Deepfake nude image creators removed their images due to Yle's article

A significant number of deepfake nude images of Finnish women have been removed from a pornography website following an investigative report by Yle.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Zendaya denies wedding to Tom Holland and blames AI for the rumor

Zendaya has clarified that the rumors of her marriage to Tom Holland were caused by AI-generated fake images circulating on social media.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

AI images intensify Ethiopiaโ€“Eritrea war narratives

AI-generated images are amplifying the war narratives between Ethiopia and Eritrea as military tensions escalate and online threats proliferate.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Realtor Daniella publishes AI-edited images in ads

Daniella Isaksson, a realtor in Sweden, uses AI technology to edit property images, enhancing their visual appeal while ensuring transparency in advertising.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Sexualized images with just a few clicks: an AI-driven practice gaining ground among youth in the U.S.

A recent study reveals that the use of AI tools for creating sexualized images has become common among adolescents in the United States.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Hacker arrested in Fortaleza on suspicion of cyber crimes using AI

A 29-year-old hacker was arrested in Fortaleza, Brazil, suspected of committing cyber crimes using artificial intelligence to exploit victims' images and defraud financial institutions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Yle: AI pornography of Riikka Purra, Sofia Virta, and Katri Kulmuni is spreading

Many well-known Finnish women have fallen victim to digital violence, with AI-generated pornographic images and GIFs being created of them, according to an investigation by Yle.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

As โ€˜lobster feverโ€™ grips China, Tencent makes OpenClaw-based tool available on WeChat

Tencent has integrated its OpenClaw-based AI agent, QClaw, into WeChat, allowing users to control their PCs remotely using audio messages and images.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle: Pornography created with artificial intelligence of Riikka Purra and Sofia Virta is spreading

A new Yle investigation reveals that AI-generated pornographic images of well-known Finnish women, including politicians, are being shared without consent.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Grok, Elon Musk's AI, faces a new lawsuit for generating sexualized images of minors

A new lawsuit has been filed against Grok, the AI developed by Elon Musk's xAI, for allegedly generating sexualized images of minors from real photos.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Zendaya breaks silence on wedding photos showing her and Tom Holland

Zendaya addresses rumors of a secret wedding to Tom Holland after images circulated online, revealing they were actually AI-generated.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

HUMOR IN CUBES โŸฉ You haven't seen Estonian politicians in this outfit before

AI-generated images of Estonian politicians are popular on TikTok, prompting reflections on the implications of manipulated content.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Grok continues to 'expose' women and children: 'With artificial intelligence, they take off my bra and make videos'

Despite claims of improved security measures, Grok's AI tool continues to enable the creation and dissemination of unauthorized deepfake pornographic images of women and children.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Liveta Kazlauskienฤ— has come under the radar of scammers: she promises to take action

Liveta Kazlauskienฤ— expressed her concerns over scammers using artificial intelligence to exploit her images on Facebook and is seeking legal advice to combat the issue.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Scam with Fake Delivery: Beware, Scammers Are Now Sending AI-Generated Photos of Your Alleged Package

A new scam involving fake delivery messages is increasing in deception, as fraudsters now send AI-generated images that include personal details like the recipient's name and address.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

โ€œRecreatingโ€ with AI Help โ€“ This is Violence Against Women

The article discusses the issue of women's rights violations in the digital space, particularly focusing on the illegal transformation and public distribution of images using artificial intelligence.

Mar 15 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Game of Thrones Block, Beer in a Bar, Barbecue on the Rooftop: Actor Who Played Tyrion Lannister Uses AI to Enjoy Rio with Characters

Actor Peter Dinklage uses AI-generated images to simulate a fun time in Rio de Janeiro with characters from Game of Thrones, leading to viral social media content.

Mar 14 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A complete blow to the Moomin World - 'Tove Jansson is rolling in her grave'

Marketing images for Moomin World have caused outrage on social media, with accusations that they are AI-generated.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigate the use of AI to create fake 'nudes' of students in private schools in MT

Brazilian police are investigating the use of AI to create fake nude images of 15- to 17-year-old female students using their faces in private schools in Juรญna.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Moomin World messed up โ€“ Rage erupted: 'Tove Jansson is turning in her grave'

The marketing images posted on Moomin World's website have sparked outrage on social media due to their perceived use of AI-generated content.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Famous handbag brand's social media images confuse โ€“ professor warns of risks

Lumi Accessories, a Finnish handbag brand, faces confusion over its use of AI in Instagram marketing images, raising concerns over potential reputational risks.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Journalism: How AI Images Made Their Way into German Media

The article discusses the discovery of manipulated photos in reports about Iran by the German magazine Der Spiegel, prompting the removal of these images from several articles.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cristina de Middel: โ€œWhat AI Creates Are Synthetic Images; Photography Is Writing with Lightโ€

Cristina de Middel discusses the blurred lines between fiction and reality in photography, emphasizing the importance of genuine photographic storytelling over synthetic AI images.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

EU countries agree to ban AI models that allow sexual 'deepfakes'

EU nations have reached a consensus to prohibit AI systems that can generate sexualized images without consent, particularly focusing on deepfake technologies.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Brussels prepares to ban the 'undressing' of real people's images using AI

EU member states are working to ban the use of artificial intelligence to generate fake naked or pornographic images of real people, as agreed upon in Brussels.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

EU backs ban on AI-generated sexualised deepfakes after Grok backlash

The EU has supported a ban on AI-generated sexualised deepfakes following public backlash over images created by Elon Musk's chatbot Grok.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

"Meta" employees are forced to monitor the intimate images of smart glasses owners

The privacy implications of Meta's smart glasses have ignited debate due to allegations of employee surveillance of recorded intimate moments.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Private school student in Vitรณria uses AI to create nude images of classmates

A 14-year-old student is under investigation for allegedly creating and sharing fake nude images of three classmates using artificial intelligence in Vitรณria, Brazil, following a rejected dating proposal.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that images show American elite soldiers captured by Iran; scenes were created with AI

Claims circulating online that show American soldiers captured by Iran have been debunked as fake images created using artificial intelligence.

Mar 11 โ€ข 17:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Russians rejoice at Iran's attack on US ship: in fact, sharing AI images

Reports suggest that video footage depicts a missile striking a US naval vessel, which the US has denied.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Artificial intelligence cannot eat seeds, but it has learned to eat spaghetti

A new advertising campaign illustrates the difficulties AI faces in generating images of people eating seeds, sparking a discussion about the challenges AI encounters with food imagery.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Ella Became a Victim of AI-generated Nude Images: 'It Felt Like a Nightmare'

Ella describes her shock and panic upon discovering that AI-generated nude images of her were circulating on pornographic sites.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Fico is no longer bothered by AI videos, as he has lost himself in the real world

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has started using AI-generated images in his social media posts, marking a concerning shift towards manipulation in his political messaging.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The violence of AI that strips women

The article discusses how artificial intelligence can violate women's dignity by creating sexualized images from non-explicit photos without consent.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia-linked disinformation campaign targets Ukraine amid tensions with Hungary

A disinformation campaign linked to Russia has spread fake AI-generated images alleging detention of Ukrainian bank employees by Hungary, drawing significant attention on social media.

Mar 7 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian propaganda spreads fake news about Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards, Hungarian factcheckers say

Hungarian factcheckers have identified a Russian disinformation campaign deploying AI-generated fake images concerning Ukrainian cash-in-transit personnel.

Mar 7 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

From the Web as a Show of Oddities

The rise of absurd AI-generated images on the internet is transforming social media into a spectacle resembling a freak show.

Mar 7 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Campaigns by Aid Organizations: AI-Generated Poverty is Not a Good Idea

The article critiques the use of AI-generated images depicting suffering in aid campaigns, arguing it risks manipulation and undermines credibility.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Free tools that reveal the falsity of images and news in seconds

The article discusses the rise of misinformation and the need for technical awareness to distinguish between real and fake news, particularly with the influence of AI-generated imagery.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Images Flooding Platforms: What is the Truth Behind the Display of the 'Stealth Bomber' Wreckage in the Streets of Tehran?

Claims of the wreckage of a US B-2 stealth bomber being displayed in Tehran have been debunked as false, with evidence showing the images were generated using AI.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
Life & Tech

Artificial intelligence images confuse people โ€“ can you see the difference?

The article discusses how AI-generated images are becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate from real photographs, posing challenges for people trying to discern authenticity.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

A large majority fell for an Icelandic AI-generated image

A recent study revealed that over 90% of Icelanders believe they have encountered AI-generated images, prompting calls for legislation to protect individuals' likenesses.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Go to Google to verify a fake and risk coming out with a certified fake

A study by NewsGuard reveals that Google's AI Overview feature can propagate misinformation, particularly regarding viral images and videos about the Iran-Israel conflict.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

The internet is flooded with fake satellite images from the Middle East, made easier by AI

Fake satellite imagery from the Middle East has proliferated online, significantly facilitated by advancements in artificial intelligence.

Mar 4 โ€ข 18:00 UTC

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