Tag: #AIandMisinformation

Joe Biden was executed in 2020, replaced by clone: Trump fuels bizarre conspiracy

The Bizarre Conspiracy: Trump Fuels Controversy by Suggesting Joe Biden Was Executed in 2020 and Replaced by a Clone U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred up a controversy after suggesting through a Truth Social post that Joe Biden, the current President of the United States, was executed in 2020 and replaced by a clone. This […]

SynthID Detector aims to boost transparency in AI content

SynthID Detector: Enhancing Transparency in AI Content In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the issue of authenticity and transparency has long been a point of concern. With the rapid advancement of AI technology, particularly in the creation of media content, distinguishing between what is real and what is artificially generated has become increasingly challenging. […]

‘White genocide’: Elon Musk’s chatbot promotes debunked claims about South Africa on X

Elon Musk’s Chatbot Promotes Debunked Claims About South Africa: The Truth Behind ‘White Genocide’ Grok, the AI chatbot created by Elon Musk’s company xAI and integrated into the X platform, has recently come under fire for promoting debunked claims about ‘white genocide’ in South Africa. The controversy surrounding these claims highlights the dangers of misinformation […]

UK police struggle to contain online misinformation

UK Police Struggle to Contain Online Misinformation In 2024, the United Kingdom was rocked by a series of riots that were fueled, in part, by the spread of misinformation online. The posts related to the riots were allowed to propagate unchecked, largely due to regulatory delays and challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in combating […]

Footnotes to bring crowd-sourced context to TikTok

Footnotes: Enhancing TikTok with Crowd-Sourced Context TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form videos, is taking a step in a new direction by introducing footnotes. These footnotes will serve as a community-driven tool to provide context and information to users. Unlike Meta, TikTok has decided to maintain its fact-checking program in conjunction […]

Meta under fire for scrapping diversity and moderation policies

Meta Under Fire for Scrapping Diversity and Moderation Policies Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, is facing intense scrutiny and backlash for its recent decision to scrap diversity and moderation policies. Civil rights groups and advocates have raised concerns that Meta’s new direction could potentially endanger marginalized communities and exacerbate existing issues […]

AI voice hacks put fake Musk and Zuckerberg at crosswalks

AI Voice Hacks Put Fake Musk and Zuckerberg at Crosswalks In a world where technology is constantly advancing, the line between reality and manipulation continues to blur. Recently, a concerning trend has emerged involving AI voice hacks that put fake tech moguls like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg in unexpected and sometimes compromising situations. These […]

Meta cracks down on misinformation in Australia

Meta Cracks Down on Misinformation in Australia Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, offering a space for connection, information sharing, and entertainment. However, with great power comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to curbing the spread of misinformation. In Australia, social media companies, including Meta, are facing increasing […]

Pavel Durov granted temporary leave from France in legal case

Pavel Durov granted temporary leave from France in legal case The legal saga surrounding Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, has taken a new turn as French prosecutors suspect him of enabling illegal activities on the platform. Durov, a prominent figure in the tech industry known for his commitment to privacy […]

Spain approves bill to regulate AI-generated content

Spain Takes a Bold Step: New Bill Regulates AI-Generated Content In a move that underscores the growing importance of regulating artificial intelligence (AI), Spain has recently approved a groundbreaking bill aimed at overseeing AI-generated content. The new regulations are designed to tackle the rising threat of deepfakes and to ensure transparency in the creation and […]

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