AI-generated summary Modulate has secured new investments from Twilio Ventures and Paul English to expand its AI voice detection and supervision technology. Modulate says its latest models can identify an artificial voice in a median of 1.6 seconds while maintaining high detection accuracy.
AI-generated summary Brown University researchers report that federal and state laws addressing AI deepfakes fail to adequately target the broader technological ecosystem. The study suggests that current legislation focuses primarily on individual creators rather than the underlying infrastructure enabling AI-generated abuse.
AI-generated summary Startup CAIM1 is developing a prototype camera designed to combat AI-generated deepfakes by embedding cryptographic proof of authenticity directly into images. The camera uses a silicon chip from Tropic Square and partners with Noctua for cooling to help verify image validity.
AI-generated summary Poland's digital-affairs ministry entered crisis mode after artificial intelligence-sharpened images and fabricated videos flooded social media following the Kraków massacre. Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski warned the public against sharing altered media as over 2,000 accounts were flagged for moderation.
AI-generated summary Richard Driscoll published an artificial intelligence generated sequel to Return of the Living Dead titled The Return of the Living Dead: Aftermath, according to reports. The original cast members expressed dismay because they did not consent to the use of artificial intelligence or the inclusion of their likenesses in the project.
AI-generated summary The 69th World Press Photo Exhibition opened at the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona featuring 144 award-winning images and a formal ban on artificial intelligence-generated content. Carol Guzy won the 2026 Photo of the Year award for her image Separated by ICE, which was selected from a record 57,376 submissions evaluated by the global jury.
AI-generated summary LeBron James sent a cease-and-desist letter to Bron AI after the sports-betting analytics app used an unauthorized artificial intelligence-generated version of his likeness and voice in a promotional video. A spokesperson for James stated that the athlete is not affiliated with the platform, while representatives demanded the company permanently stop using his likeness and remove the advertisement.
AI-generated summary Prosecutors said three individuals were indicted on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after allegedly using artificial intelligence to steal about $129 million. Court documents state that Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit targeted thousands of companies worldwide by impersonating corporate executives and attorneys.
AI-generated summary Victorian Labor posted an AI-generated social media video depicting Jess Wilson warning about Americanised healthcare. The Liberal party also used AI-generated videos on social media to show Ben Carroll asleep at his desk.
AI-generated summary Pangram releases its Pangram Image 1.0 tool widely on the web, through its API, and via its Chrome extension. Pangram says its image detector can identify artificial intelligence generated pictures with high accuracy on its evaluation set.
AI-generated summary Researchers from RMIT University and Google released a survey showing that roughly 1 in 14 adults in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States reported experiencing AI-generated fake nude or sexual image abuse. The study found that men reported encountering this abuse more often than women, while women reported experiencing significantly more fear and sadness in the aftermath.
AI-generated summary Apple and Google have made available hundreds of apps on their app stores that hide sexually abusive deepfake features. Researchers state that these applications use deceptive facades to evade store review and distribute explicit content.
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