deepfakes

The Times Gazette ran a short item titled "Make and change pictures with AI" on March 9, 2026, that gestures at a topic now central to how everyday people—and professional creators—think about photography and visual storytelling: modern tools let you create images from scratch, alter existing...

Washington state lawmakers are pushing a focused package of bills this session that would impose new guardrails around generative AI — from mandatory provenance and detection tools for deepfakes to strict protections for minors interacting with AI “companion” chatbots, and new duties on...

Matthew McConaughey’s decision to trademark short video and audio clips of himself — including a registered sound mark for the now‑iconic line “Alright, alright, alright” — marks a notable escalation in how public figures are trying to protect their identity from AI‑driven impersonations and...

Washington state’s lawmakers have moved from study and warning to concrete statutory proposals that would place new, enforceable guardrails around generative AI — targeting deepfakes, companion chatbots aimed at minors, discriminatory algorithmic decisions, and the state’s own procurement and...

The piece circulating with the headline "How generative AI is growing and the risks to Iowans" captures a real — and increasingly urgent — set of trends playing out across Iowa: rapid adoption of generative AI tools, rising incidents of deepfakes and AI-driven misinformation, legal and...

When a widely shared photograph of a Philippine lawmaker surfaced online this month, many users did what comes naturally now: they asked an AI assistant to verify it — and the assistant said it was real, even though the image had been created by an AI and later traced to its creator. This...

At some point in the early 21st century, the public debate over artificial intelligence shifted from abstract speculation to urgent planning: could the next leap in AI turn into a civilization-scale crisis, and if so, what can people do now to reduce the odds? A high-profile scenario known as AI...

The sharp rise of generative AI has forever altered our visual landscape, making it easier than ever to create digital images that are eerily convincing, and leaving even seasoned tech enthusiasts wondering if they can trust their own eyes. In the past, a forged photograph required hours of...

In a world increasingly saturated with artificial intelligence, recognizing the subtle fingerprints of AI in our digital environment is more than a technological curiosity—it’s a matter of public awareness, information integrity, and societal trust. Microsoft’s recent landmark study on human...

In a chilling demonstration of how cybercriminals are evolving their attack strategies, security researchers recently uncovered an advanced and highly orchestrated campaign by the North Korean BlueNoroff hacking group that leverages deepfake technology, social engineering, and custom macOS...

Protecting the sanctity of elections has become a defining issue for democracies worldwide, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Philippines, where the convergence of digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity is reshaping how the country secures its most fundamental...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the job market, introducing tools that streamline the job search process and enhance candidates' prospects. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into recruitment, understanding and utilizing these tools can provide a significant advantage...

In the lead-up to, during, and immediately after an election, a surprisingly brief period—often just 48 hours—can become a veritable battleground for digital deception. Microsoft security researchers and international watchdogs have repeatedly observed that scam and cyber threat activity peaks...

As artificial intelligence grows ever more powerful, cybercriminals aren’t just dabbling—they’re leveraging AI at unprecedented scale, often ahead of the organizations trying to defend themselves. Recent exposés, high-profile lawsuits, and technical deep-dives from the Microsoft ecosystem have...

The rise of artificial intelligence in the halls of Pennsylvania’s state government isn’t just another “next big thing” fizzling out like a dated tech gadget—no, this time, lawmakers are moving fast enough that you’d think someone threatened to ban their access to Wi-Fi. But AI is no everyday...

In the shadowy corners of the internet and beneath the glossy surface of AI innovation, a gathering storm brews—a tempest stoked by the irresistible rise of generative AI tools. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a cautious CIO, or someone just trying to keep their dog from eating yet another...

Microsoft's proactive measures to protect electoral integrity in Australia underscore a broader commitment to defending democracy against emerging technological threats. As the Australian federal election of May 2025 approaches, the dual forces of rapidly advancing generative AI and evolving...

In an alarming twist that underscores the growing risks at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, Microsoft has exposed a shadowy cybercriminal network responsible for leveraging AI tools to generate and distribute explicit deepfake images. This revelation, reported by The...

Microsoft has recently taken aim at a global cybercrime network using its own advanced AI tools in ways that cross ethical and legal boundaries. In a bold legal filing, the tech giant named six developers—four based abroad and two U.S.-based—allegedly at the heart of a scheme to reconfigure...

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