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Deepfakes
How Schools Across America Are Struggling With AI Deepfakes
The rise of fake AI-generated images and videos that target administrators and students prompt new laws and policies.
Uncertainty Over Whether ‘Deepfakes’ Will Be Allowed at the Next Australian Election
A Senate Committee couldn’t agree on how to handle the issue, with 4 out of the 6 members disagreeing.
South Australian MP Says Video Showing Drug Use Is a Deepfake
Former SA Opposition Leader David Speirs claims a video showing him snorting a substance off a plate was faked.
Australia Passes Laws to Criminalise the Creation, Spread of Explicit Deepfakes
Offenders making and sharing sexually explicit deepfake material could spend up to seven years behind bars as new legislation is passed in Parliament.
AI Tools Trained With Photos of Australian Babies, Children Without Consent
A human rights group is calling on the Australian government to urgently deliver laws around the use of images of children.
Teenager Arrested After Creating Graphic AI Deepfakes of 50 Classmates
Girls at a Melbourne private school were targeted by AI deepfakes, with one boy arrested and police investigations ongoing.
Teen Arrested After Girls Targeted in AI Photo Scandal
‘It is something that strikes to the heart of students, particularly girls growing up at this age.’
Australia Introduces Bill Against AI-Generated Deepfakes
A government crackdown on sexually explicit digital material.
Meta Bans Political Ads Using Generative AI Amid Election Misinformation Concerns
Some U.S. lawmakers have expressed concerns about political ‘deepfakes’ amid the elections.
Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Criminalize Deepfakes
Creators would be required to label all deepfakes. Those who fail to properly label “malicious deepfakes” would face a criminal penalty including prison time.
