Meta Will Crack Down on AI-Generated Fakes—but Leave Plenty Undetected
Some AI-generated images posted to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will in future be labeled as artificial. But only if they are made using tools from companies willing to work with Meta. Key Points
WIREDMeta Will Crack Down on AI-Generated Fakes—but Leave Plenty Undetected
Some AI-generated images posted to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will in future be labeled as artificial. But only if they are made using tools from companies willing to work with Meta. Key Points
WIREDBig AI Won’t Stop Election Deepfakes With Watermarks
Experts warn of a new age of AI-driven disinformation. A voluntary agreement brokered by the White House doesn’t go nearly far enough to address those risks. Key Points
WIREDThese are the TV shows that AI wrote
They’re not much to look at (yet). Some are replicas of existing hits such as Friends and Seinfeld, but the jokes hold up, the tone resonates. Are films next? Key Points
Hindustan TimesAI-generated fake Pentagon explosion sends stock market & social media spiraling
Fake explosion near Pentagon causes social media uproar & stock market frenzy. False report circulated on May 22 by a fake "Bloomberg Feed" account. | World News Key Points
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‘Hollywood is done for’: AI-generated trailers take over the internet, Avengers Endgame director says movies next
From text to imagery to audio, AI seems to have conquered it all. Now, it's trying to take over the silver screen. Will we soon see AI-generated films? Joe Russo thinks so. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIt Costs Just $400 to Build an AI Disinformation Machine
A developer used widely available AI tools to generate anti-Russian tweets and articles. The project is intended to highlight how cheap and easy it has become to create propaganda at scale. Key Points
WIREDMajor companies join forces to combat AI-generated election interference
Major tech companies join forces to combat AI misuse in elections, focusing on deepfakes. Despite being symbolic, the pact aims to detect and label deceptive content. The voluntary agreement emphasizes rapid responses and transparency in company policies to safeguard democratic processes. Key Points
mintScammy AI-Generated Books Are Flooding Amazon
Authors keep finding what appear to be AI-generated imitations and summaries of their books on Amazon. There's little they can do to rein in the rip-offs. Key Points
WIRED'Ultra Woke' Gemini Lands Google In Trouble | How Can AI Chatbots Be Trained On Bias? | Chapters
In less than a month of launching its new Gemini AI image generator, Google has had to pull it down. Gemini's apparent inability to generate images of white people and accurately depict historical images has led to widespread backlash. In a blog post, Google apologised for the faulty rollout, and for the embarrassing and wrong pictures that were being generated. But this brings us to the question, how exactly are chatbots really trained - and what goes into ensuring that they give accurate responses that are not biased or offensive -- and how can this be controlled considering we're in the age of AI and in the middle of an election year? Key Points
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Twitter ready to share advertising revenue with verified content creators. Details
Twitter will allow verified users with over 5 million impressions on their posts to receive a share of advertising revenue generated from ads displayed in their replies. The move is part of Twitter's efforts to attract more content creators and aligns with its strategy. Key Points
mintIs Anything Still True? On the Internet, No One Knows Anymore
New tools can create fake videos and clone the voices of those closest to us. ‘This is how authoritarianism arises.’ Key Points
mintAnand Mahindra shares a fake AI-generated image of himself, says the future will be scary
Anand Mahindra shared a fake AI-generated image of himself being circulated online. He said that it reminds him how 'scary the future is going to be' with AI creating fake images and news. Key Points
India TodayEditing text on Google Gemini just became easier thanks to a new feature, here is how it works
You can now edit text generated by Google Gemini in a more convenient way, all thanks to a new feature. Read on to know how this feature works. Key Points
India TodayUse of AI Is Seeping Into Academic Journals—and It’s Proving Difficult to Detect
Ethics watchdogs are looking out for potentially undisclosed use of generative AI in scientific writing. But there’s no foolproof way to catch it all yet. Key Points
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Use of AI Is Seeping Into Academic Journals—and It’s Proving Difficult to Detect
Ethics watchdogs are looking out for potentially undisclosed use of generative AI in scientific writing. But there’s no foolproof way to catch it all yet. Key Points
WIREDKids’ Cartoons Get a Free Pass From YouTube’s Deepfake Disclosure Rules
YouTube now requires a label for some generative AI content. Animations made for kids are exempt. Key Points
WIREDFake images made to show Trump with Black supporters highlight concerns around AI and elections
At first glance, images circulating online showing former President Donald Trump surrounded by groups of Black people smiling and laughing seem nothing out... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHow Beloved Indie Blog 'The Hairpin' Turned Into an AI Clickbait Farm
Beloved women’s website The Hairpin shut down in 2018. This month it returned from the dead to churn out AI clickbait. Its fate is a warning to all digital publications. Key Points
WIREDHow Beloved Indie Blog 'The Hairpin' Turned Into an AI Clickbait Farm
Beloved women’s website The Hairpin shut down in 2018. This month it returned from the dead to churn out AI clickbait. Its fate is a warning to all digital publications. Key Points
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YouTube now needs users to disclose if a video includes any AI content
YouTube is taking steps to enhance transparency and user protection on its platform. The video-sharing giant will now require creators to disclose if their videos include AI-generated content, implementing a new labelling system and penalties for non-compliance. Key Points
India TodayAmazon Prime Video gets a redesign, here is what is new
Amazon has begun rolling out a new user interface (UI) for Prime Video. The company says that the new update will improve the streaming experience by bringing "clarity and simplicity back to streaming." The latest update adds a streamlined navigation bar, AI-generated recommendations, and more things. Here is everything to know. Key Points
India TodayNew GST rule from Monday: 7 days’ limit to report old invoices on the e-invoice IRP portals
From Monday, come May 01, big GST assesses will have to be extra careful as the new invoicing rule is coming into effect. Under this, every assesses with a turnover of ₹100 crore or more are prohibited from reporting invoices that are more than 7 days old on the date of reporting. Key Points
The HinduElon Musk reacts to his viral AI-imagined pic as a baby
A Twitter user shared an AI-generated picture of Elon Musk as a baby. The tweet, as expected, grabbed the attention of millions, including Elon Musk. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesGoogle launches new tool to detect AI images, says its watermark can’t be removed
Google deploys SynthID, a groundbreaking tool aimed at identifying AI-generated images, deploying invisible watermarks detectable by computers. In tackling the challenge of differentiating between AI-produced and real images, Google is leading the way in responsible AI use. Key Points
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Google to label AI-generated content in Search results for better transparency
Google is rolling out new labels in search results to identify AI-generated content, aiming to improve transparency and user trust. The initiative includes integrating metadata from the C2PA and developing technical standards to track content creation. Key Points
India TodayChatGPT answers went ‘undetected’, secured better grades than students, study finds
Researchers say findings should be a ‘wake-up call’ for educators across the world. Exam graders could have trouble spotting answers generated by AI-based... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPaytm & its payments bank discontinue inter-company agreements to reduce dependencies
Paytm didn't say what agreements were being terminated. Payments bank agreed to simplify shareholders’ agreement to 'support Paytm Payments Bank‘s governance, independent of shareholders'. Key Points
ThePrintGet into consumer stocks; 2 stocks to buy as metals in a very sweet spot: Sanjiv Bhasin
Sanjiv Bhasin of IIFL Securities recommends investing in consumption stocks like Voltas and Havells. He says real income is going to be generated now from the tier II, tier III, and the smaller rural class, where we are seeing unprecedented growth He is bullish on metals and recommends Vedanta and JSW. Bhasin mentions investments in Indiabulls Real Estate and Indiabulls Housing Finance. Key Points
Economic TimesJSW Energy, Godrej Properties among top 4 trading ideas which could give 11-21% in 3-4 weeks: Rajesh Palvi
Nifty closed at 22213 on 23rd February after a volatile week. Indecisiveness among participants indicated by the candle with shadows. Weekly strength indicator RSI above reference lines signals positive bias. Buy recommendations: Indus Towers, JSW Energy, Godrej Properties, Indiabulls Housing Finance. Technical analysis: Symmetrical triangular pattern, Fibonacci Retracement level, 20, 50, 100, and 200 days SMA, Bollinger Band. Key Points
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YouTube deletes 1,000 videos of ‘celebrity ads’, here’s why
YouTube has reportedly taken down over 1,000 scam ad videos that featured advertisements, created by the use of AI technology, to scam users. The Google-owned platform said it has been investing resources to combat these AI-driven celebrity scam ads. Key Points
Times Of IndiaIndia's Dr. Reddy's shares fall on observations from US regulator
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Shares of Indian drug-maker Dr. Reddy's Laboratories were down 6.5% on Monday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued three observations for the company's plant in Key Points
ThePrintModerna combo COVID-19/flu vaccine succeeds in early-stage trial
Moderna (MRNA.O) on Wednesday said its combination vaccine to protect against both COVID-19 and influenza generated a strong immune response compared to individual shots for the viruses in an early-stage study. Key Points
ReutersAI artist imagines Friends’ characters if it was made in India
The Instagram post features Friends’ characters in Indian attires. Moreover, funny captions were added to each image, adding an extra layer of joy. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow to detect AI-generated content produced by ChatGPT, Bard? These tools will help you out
ChatGPT and Bard are great AI tools, safe to say – revolutionary. However, copy-pasting AI content is definitely not a wise move. One should only take help or assistance. Heres how to find it if youve been delivered an AI-generated copy. Key Points
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AI generated pics of ‘Old Delhi at night’ will send shivers down your spine
AI generated pics of ‘Old Delhi at night,’ may send shivers down your spine. These pics have caught the attention of many. | Trending Key Points
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