Deepfakes are becoming a bigger part of our daily lives, blurring the line between real and fake. Just this month, a super convincing deepfake of Donald Trump appeared in an episode of South Park’s 27th season. It was so realistic that the White House had to comment on it. This shows how deepfakes are no
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Imagine an AI version of the pope that people could chat with online. It might sound futuristic, but Pope Leo XIV has made it clear he’s not on board with that idea. He recently spoke out strongly against creating a digital replica of himself, emphasizing that some figures, especially religious leaders, shouldn’t be represented by
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A recent poll from the Pew Research Center shows that many Americans are growing skeptical about AI. Out of over 5,000 adults surveyed in June, more than half believe AI could hurt our ability to think creatively. Half also worry that AI might damage the way we form meaningful relationships. Only a small number, five
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Deepfake scams are getting more convincing, but some old-school tricks still do the job. Companies are using low-tech moves like asking callers to draw a smiley face or hold it up to the camera. Other tactics include prompting the caller to move the webcam around or asking questions only a real colleague would know. If
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Amazon is exploring new ways to bring old movies back to life using artificial intelligence. The tech giant plans to reconstruct the final 43 minutes of Orson Welles’ unfinished film “The Magnificent Ambersons.” But Welles’ family isn’t happy about it. They say they weren’t even told about the project. A spokesperson for David Reeder, who
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These days, it’s getting harder to tell what’s real and what’s fake. Fake AI images can be incredibly convincing, but people are also quick to claim that real photos or videos are fake. This back-and-forth creates what experts call the ‘liar’s dividend’—a situation where dishonest figures can dismiss genuine evidence as AI-made, muddying the truth.
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Will Smith might be in the spotlight again, but not for the reasons you’d expect. Recently, a short video of the actor performing on stage has gone viral on social media. It shows what looks like a packed, enthusiastic crowd singing along and holding up signs. The video seems to capture a lively, emotional concert
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Imagine a world where fake voices aren’t just a joke but a real threat. These AI-generated voices can sound just like your boss, your friend, or even a family member. The danger is growing quickly, and experts are racing to stay one step ahead. One recent move in this battle is a new partnership between
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More companies are going back to in-person interviews to catch fake candidates and see who really has the skills. The rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and deepfake technology has made it easier for applicants to cheat during virtual interviews. Some candidates use AI off-camera to answer coding questions or even create deepfake videos to
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Recently, Wired and Business Insider pulled articles written by a freelancer named Margaux Blanchard after discovering they were almost certainly created by AI. The pieces looked professional but were filled with fake characters and imaginary scenes. It turns out, what seemed like well-crafted magazine features turned out to be digital illusions. The trouble started when
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