Deepfake Impersonator Targets US Senator in Suspected Election Interference
#Deepfake #USPoliticsBen Cardin, a US senator, was targeted by a deepfake caller pretending to be a Ukrainian diplomat during a Zoom call. The FBI is investigating the incident. The impersonation displayed technical sophistication, raising concerns about election interference and possibly pointing to Russian involvement. read more
#Deepfake #OnlineAbuse
The rise of deepfake pornography, including digitally altered sexual images of celebrities like Taylor Swift, is a concerning issue already affecting many individuals. Legislation gaps and the need for stricter regulations from search engines and social media platforms are highlighted, calling for urgent action. read more
#Deepfake #RussianPropaganda
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska is targeted by a deepfake video falsely claiming she bought a Bugatti, likely propagated by Russian sources. The video aimed to discredit Ukraine's leadership before the Nato summit. Bugatti denied any transaction and initiated legal action. read more
#Deepfake #AIscam
Jacob Elordi, known for "Euphoria," is the latest victim of a sexually explicit deepfake scam on social media. The deepfake video, viewed over three million times, involves Elordi's face superimposed on a minor's body, sparking concerns and calls for action against such technology. read more
#Deepfake #ElectionMisinformation
Democratic consultant Steven Kramer faces criminal charges and a $6m fine for creating a deepfake of President Biden's voice to spread election misinformation in New Hampshire. The scheme, involving AI technology, aimed to suppress Democratic voters during the primary. read more
#Deepfake #Legislation
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supports legislation to enable nonconsensual AI pornography victims to sue publishers, distributors, and consumers of X-rated digital creations. She describes the trauma of seeing herself in deepfake porn simulations, equating the harm caused to victims with physical rape. read more