Crackdown on deepfakes: MCA, Meta partner to curb AI-generated misinformation with WhatsApp helpline
The pledge to crack down on deepfakes comes at a time when the world’s largest democracy is preparing for general elections.. The misinformation Combat... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaTech firms struggle as Israel-Gaza falsehoods explode
Tech platforms like Facebook and Twitter are struggling to combat the spread of misinformation during the Palestinian-Israeli hostilities. The scale and speed at which false information proliferated online after the recent assault on Israel by Hamas is unprecedented. The lack of content moderation policies, layoffs, and cost-cutting have hampered the platforms' ability to address the issue effectively. Key Points
Economic TimesMusk's X disabled feature for reporting electoral misinformation - researcher
Elon Musk's X, formerly called Twitter, disabled a feature that let users report misinformation about elections, a research organisation said on Wednesday, throwing fresh concern about false claims spreading just before major U.S. and Australian votes. Key Points
ReutersLok Sabha Elections: How AI will be a double-edged sword t boost fake news, curb voting manipulations in upcoming polls
AI technology brings both risks and benefits to elections in India. While it can facilitate transparent vote counting, it also presents challenges such as misinformation and the need for regulatory frameworks. Key Points
mintYouTube scraps 2020 US election misinformation policy
YouTube will stop removing content that falsely claims the 2020 U.S. presidential election was plagued by “fraud, errors or glitches,” the platform said. Key Points
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OpenAI takes stand against misuse: Pledges measures to secure Generative AI tools from election disinformation
OpenAI has unveiled a plan to prevent the misuse of its AI tools for spreading election misinformation. The plan includes banning the use of its technology for creating chatbots that impersonate real candidates or governments, and introducing digital watermarks on AI-generated images. Key Points
mintGenerative AI Is Playing a Surprising Role in Israel-Hamas Disinformation
Even as some feared the war would be the first in history to be flooded with machine-made fake images, that hasn’t happened. The technology’s impact on the conflict is far more subtle. Key Points
WIREDMoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar flays Sachin Tendulkar’s deepfake video
In the video, Tendulkar is seen promoting the app saying his daughter Sara uses it to make daily gains to the tune of Rs 1.8 lakh by predicting the outcome of the game. Key Points
Economic TimesAI-powered misinformation top threat: WEF
In its latest Global Risks Report, the organisation also said an array of environmental risks pose the biggest threats in the longer term. The report was released ahead of the annual elite gathering of CEOs and world leaders in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos and is based on a survey of nearly 1,500 experts, industry leaders and policymakers. Key Points
Economic TimesAmid growing concerns about deepfakes, advisory issued to intermediaries to comply with IT rules
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory to all intermediaries, ensuring compliance with the existing information technology rules. The directive specifically targets the growing concerns around misinformation powered by AI – Deepfakes. Show Full Article The advisory mandates that intermediaries communicate prohibited content, particularly […] Key Points
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Is 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
mintKarnataka govt to get 'fact-checkers' to comb social media for fake news. 'Not bid to control narrative'
Siddaramaiah-led Congress govt plans to employ fact-checking companies that use AI to detect & categorise online information. ‘Syndicates' behind malicious information to be 'punished'. Key Points
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