Deepfakes

Telegram has committed to a zero-tolerance policy for deepfake pornography and illegal content in South Korea after concerns about manipulated images of women. This partnership with the Korea Communications Standards Commission aims to quickly remove harmful material and protect victims, as over 800 individuals have already been affected this year.

The Korea National Police Agency has conducted 515 undercover investigations into illegal deepfake pornography since September 2021, leading to the arrest of 1,415 individuals, including teenagers involved in distributing such content. In response to rising digital sex crimes, authorities have established a task force to address deepfake pornography and are evaluating Telegram's role in facilitating these offenses.

NO FAKES Act presents a bipartisan, unified effort to protect individuals from unauthorised deepfakes and AI-generated content, while balancing innovation with robust ethical safeguards.

Apple’s unveiling of the new iPhone16 models was disrupted by deepfakes of CEO Tim Cook promoting a cryptocurrency scam. Alarmingly, YouTube's search algorithm prioritised this fraudulent stream, highlighting concerns about the platform's user protection.

With deepfakes rising in generative AI, YouTube plans to introduce two tools to protect creators' intellectual property. While the details of these tools are promising, the platform has yet to disclose their official release dates.

ST Engineering showcased over 20 new AI solutions at its InnoTech Conference 2024, highlighting tools for fraud detection, emergency response, and hospital resource management. The event also introduced their innovative 5G System-on-Chip and deepfake detection tool, Einstein.AI, emphasizing the company’s commitment to advancing technology for solving contemporary challenges.

Under the act, victims will be able to take action against “digital forgeries” using their likeness for the proliferation of sexual content.

Google's enhanced measures against deepfakes aim to protect individuals from unauthorised exploitation and ensure the integrity of search results. However, the ongoing evolution of this technology presents continual challenges that require vigilant updates and ethical standards.

A series of deepfake livestreams featuring a fake Elon Musk at Bitcoin 2024 duped viewers into sending over $28,000 in crypto.

Elon Musk addresses the misuse of his image in AI deepfake scams, urging caution among investors and clarifying his stance on cryptocurrency promotion.