Fictional fiction: A newspaper's summer book list recommends nonexistent books. Blame AI
The recommended reading list contained some works of fiction. It also contained some works that were, in fact, actually fictional.
May 22, 2025
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Page 16: Research news on Generative AI misinformation
Generative AI misinformation concerns the creation and dissemination of synthetic media—such as hyperrealistic deepfake images, videos, and voices—used to deceive, manipulate, or exploit individuals and publics. Work in this area examines AI-enabled impersonation, political and commercial disinformation, scams, and non-consensual explicit content, as well as their psychological and societal impacts. It also investigates technical and sociotechnical defenses, including detection models, watermarking and provenance systems, security against data poisoning and backdoors, and human-centered interventions to preserve trust and information integrity.
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AI can scan vast numbers of social media posts during disasters to guide first responders
When disasters happen—such as hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes—every second counts. Emergency teams need to find people fast, send help and stay organized. In today's world, one of the fastest ways to get information ...
May 13, 2025
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'Tool for grifters': AI deepfakes push bogus sexual cures
Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia—one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments.
May 12, 2025
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How to tell if a photo's fake? You probably can't. That's why new rules are needed
The problem is simple: it's hard to know whether a photo's real or not anymore. Photo manipulation tools are so good, so common and easy to use, that a picture's truthfulness is no longer guaranteed.
May 8, 2025
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Dramatic rise in publicly downloadable deepfake image generators, study finds
Researchers from the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) at the University of Oxford have uncovered a dramatic rise in easily accessible AI tools specifically designed to create deepfake images of identifiable people, finding ...
May 7, 2025
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Meta's new AI chatbot is yet another tool for harvesting data to potentially sell you stuff
Last week, Meta—the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp—unveiled a new "personal artificial intelligence (AI)."
May 7, 2025
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Exploring the 'Jekyll-and-Hyde tipping point' in AI
Language learning machines, such as ChatGPT, have become proficient in solving complex mathematical problems, passing difficult exams, and even offering advice for interpersonal conflicts. However, at what point does a helpful ...
May 5, 2025
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AI developers should counter misinformation and protect fact-based news, global media groups say
A global group of broadcasters and publishers is calling on artificial intelligence developers to make sure their technology serves the public by helping to counter misinformation and protect the value of fact-based news.
May 5, 2025
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Deepfakes now come with a realistic heartbeat, making them harder to unmask
Imagine a world where deepfakes have become so good that no detection mechanism can unmask them as impostors. This would be a bonanza for criminals and malignant state actors: for example, these might use deepfakes to slander ...
Apr 30, 2025
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Fake models for fast fashion? What AI clones mean for our jobs—and our identities
In the heart of New York City's Times Square, there are signs of an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in marketing. In a health supplement store, a popup by British tech startup, Hypervsn, showcases life-size holograms. ...
Apr 24, 2025
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