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YouTube Shorts Debuts AI Avatars for Self-Cloned Videos
technology1 day ago

YouTube Shorts Debuts AI Avatars for Self-Cloned Videos

YouTube is rolling out an AI avatar feature for Shorts that lets creators record a live selfie to generate a digital version of themselves, which can be used in new clips or added to eligible Shorts; avatars must be used in the creator's own original videos, with remix controls and automatic deletion after three years if unused; all avatar content will be clearly labeled as AI-generated with watermarking like SynthID and C2PA; access is gradual, requiring 18+, an existing channel, and is part of Google's Gemini AI toolkit; it comes amid concerns about deepfakes and other AI-generated content.

via The Verge|
#ai#avatar#deepfake
Ohio Man Becomes First Convicted Under Take It Down Act For AI-Generated Explicit Content
technology2 days ago

Ohio Man Becomes First Convicted Under Take It Down Act For AI-Generated Explicit Content

An Ohio man, James Strahler II, pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and producing obscene AI-generated and real sexually explicit images, and publishing digital forgeries, becoming the first person convicted under the Take It Down Act, which bans non-consensual publication of intimate images and AI forgeries and requires removal within 48 hours; prosecutors say he harassed several women with nude AI imagery, distributed AI-generated material including child sexual content, and created more than 700 images.

via The Guardian|
#ai#cybercrime#deepfake
Deep Voodoo Sees AI as a Creative Partner for TV, Not a Threat
entertainment10 days ago

Deep Voodoo Sees AI as a Creative Partner for TV, Not a Threat

Deep Voodoo, the AI-focused outfit behind South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, uses licensed footage and custom AI models to produce deepfakes for film and TV, stressing consent and rights. With projects like Sassy Justice and high-profile de-aging work, they describe a rigorous on-set capture process and bespoke models, arguing AI can expand creativity—via de-aging, performance transfer, and faster, more location-light production—and could even reshape how South Park is made, all while upholding ethical guardrails.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai#deep-voodoo#deepfake
German Actress Accuses Husband of Deepfake Online Abuse, Prompting Legal Reforms Debate
world14 days ago

German Actress Accuses Husband of Deepfake Online Abuse, Prompting Legal Reforms Debate

German actress Collien Fernandes says her husband secretly opened accounts in her name to post pornographic deepfakes and initiate online affairs for more than a decade; after allegedly confessing in 2024, Germany has debated tightening laws on sexualized deepfakes, with protests and political urgency, while Fernandes has filed a new criminal complaint in Spain as she continues advocacy and public scrutiny of online abuse against women.

via The New York Times|
#collien-fernandes#deepfake#germany
Video Proves Harder to Explain: The New Rule for Celebrity Scandals
entertainment17 days ago

Video Proves Harder to Explain: The New Rule for Celebrity Scandals

The piece argues that public judgment of celebrity misbehavior is increasingly driven by video evidence, not words, citing Taylor Frankie Paul’s shelving from The Bachelorette after a 2023 incident and Justin Timberlake’s arrest footage, with historical examples like Cassie vs. Diddy and Ray Rice illustrating how video can override explanations; it also warns that AI deepfakes and selective footage threaten authenticity as society shifts toward believing what is seen.

via CNN|
#celebrities#deepfake#entertainment
Tennessee Teens Accuse xAI of Sexual Deepfakes
technology22 days ago

Tennessee Teens Accuse xAI of Sexual Deepfakes

A group of Tennessee teenagers filed a civil lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging the company enabled the creation and distribution of sexually explicit AI-generated images of them, violating their privacy and causing emotional distress; they seek damages and underscore growing concerns about AI misuse and deepfakes.

via AP News|
#ai#deepfake#lawsuit
AI Deepfake Ad Escalates Talarico Targeting in Texas Senate Race
politics28 days ago

AI Deepfake Ad Escalates Talarico Targeting in Texas Senate Race

The NRSC released an AI-generated deepfake of Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in an ad about the Texas race, illustrating how lifelike synthetic media is becoming a campaign tool as AI fakes proliferate in the 2026 midterms. Experts caution about misperception despite disclosures shown on screen, while lawmakers debate regulation. The piece also notes prior and ongoing AI use by campaigns on both sides and Texas’s limited deepfake laws near elections.

via CNN|
#ai#deepfake#midterms
EU aims to ban AI nudification tools after Grok scandal
technology29 days ago

EU aims to ban AI nudification tools after Grok scandal

EU plans to outlaw AI systems that can generate non-consensual sexualized images, videos, or audio of real people, prompted by the Grok scandal on X; the measure could take effect as early as this summer after approvals by EU ambassadors and the Parliament, with safety-safeguard exemptions for platforms that have effective mitigations and ongoing scrutiny of Grok’s handling.

via politico.eu|
#ai#deepfake#eu
X’s Tiny Grok Patch Falls Short of Real Deepfake Protections
artificial-intelligence1 month ago

X’s Tiny Grok Patch Falls Short of Real Deepfake Protections

X introduced an iOS-only toggle to stop Grok from modifying uploaded content, but the guardrail is limited: it only blocks Grok tagging from editing images in posts, not editing inside the Grok app or edits after downloading and re-uploading. The feature is hard to find, not universal, and unlikely to satisfy regulators or curb abuse linked to deepfake-like content.

via Gizmodo|
#artificial-intelligence#deepfake#generative-ai
Jersey warns of AI deepfake surge and calls for safeguards
technology1 month ago

Jersey warns of AI deepfake surge and calls for safeguards

Officials in Jersey (Information Commissioner Paul Vane) and Guernsey have joined a broad coalition of jurisdictions warning that AI-generated images and videos can harm real people, urging tighter oversight. They issued guidance on steps individuals can take to protect themselves, such as limiting what you share online, being cautious with AI platforms, and talking to children about AI use. The warning follows a recent incident where a deepfake targeting school staff prompted a police investigation.

via BBC|
#ai#data-protection#deepfake
AI Deepfakes Blur Truth in Real-World Video Evidence
technology1 month ago

AI Deepfakes Blur Truth in Real-World Video Evidence

The article argues that advances in AI-generated videos threaten the credibility of visual evidence in politics and law enforcement, using recent Minneapolis police-raid footage as a case study: while real footage can still influence legal outcomes, manipulated media are increasingly capable of sowing doubt and fueling conspiracies, prompting experts to stress vigilant verification and robust documentary practices.

via The New York Times|
#ai#conspiracy-theories#deepfake