Hate speech and deepfakes threaten democracy and peace UN secretary general

The United Nations says the focus is on artificial intelligence for 2024s Day of Democracy.

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HK police arrest 4, including teen, in HK$11M crypto fraud

The authorities continue to urge the public to remain cautious and verify the legitimacy of financial transactions to avoid falling victim to such elaborate scams.

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Beware fake conferencing software targeting crypto assets, warns SlowMist founder

An X user called maxlin.eth encountered a job-hunting scam where the attackers jumped into a Zoom call and tricked a potential victim into downloading a malicious app.

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Filipino artists hacked to promote XRP scam

Ben&Ben, a nine-piece pop band with over 3 million YouTube followers, started livestreaming a fraudulent XRP advertisement.

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New bill suggests thwarting AI copycats, deepfakes with watermarks

A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new bill to tackle deep fakes, copyright infringement and AI training on data its not supposed to.

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UK regulator alerts public to fake solicitor Bitcoin scam

Email scams requesting cryptocurrency have been gaining popularity among criminals around the world.

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Bitget reports $700M capital inflow in Q2, adds 2.9M users

The exchange reported that its BTC, USDT and ETH holdings grew by at least 70%, highlighting a $700 million capital inflow for the quarter.

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AI-driven crypto crime is only just beginning Elliptic report

Elliptics 2024 report exposes how AI is increasingly used for sophisticated crypto crimes, from deepfake scams to state-sponsored cyberattacks, signaling that these threats are just beginning.

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Over 35 fake Elon Musks live-streamed during SpaceX launch

This is not a fake, this is a real giveaway. I personally guarantee it to you, one of 35 deepfake versions of Elon Musk promised.

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Fake federal employees target crypto investors, CISA warns

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns of a surge in impersonation scams targeting crypto investors.

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TikTok to automatically label AI-generated content

TikTok takes a proactive step in assuring AI authenticity on its platform by automatically labeling AI-generated content using new Content Credentials technology.

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Exposed: North Korean Spy Revels Connections During Fake Job Interview

Recently, a North Korean spy disclosed connections through a deceptive job interview. This revelation sheds light on the intricate web of espionage and deceit employed by the secretive regime. The spy’s confession of using fake job interviews as a means to establish relationships with targets underscores the lengths to which North Korea goes to gather [...]

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Trump Signs New Bill Outlawing AI Deepfake Pornography

On December 21, 2018, President Trump signed into law a bill that criminalizes the distribution of “nonsensenual” AI deepfake porn. This legislation comes as a response to the growing concern over the use of artificial intelligence to create realistic but fake pornographic material featuring individuals who did not consent to being depicted in such content. [...]

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Elderly Artist Scammed out of $2 Million in Cryptocurrency by Fake Coinbase Representative

A retired artist recently fell victim to a fraudulent scheme, losing a staggering $2 million in cryptocurrency to an impersonator posing as Coinbase. This unfortunate incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks involved in the world of digital assets. The artist, who wishes to remain anonymous, received an email that appeared to be [...]

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Bubblemaps Warns: Fake Eric Trump Token Poses Risks of Becoming Rug-Making Scheme

Eric Trump Accuses Blockchain Data Firm of Creating Fake Token Rug Eric Trump has recently accused a blockchain data analytics company of creating a fake token rug. The company in question has been under scrutiny for its alleged involvement in fraudulent activities within the cryptocurrency space. This accusation has sparked controversy and raised concerns about [...]

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Reports of bleached counterfeit bills crop up across North America

Dodgy dollars are appearing everywhere, from Texas to Hawaii to Canada, as fiat counterfeiting is seemingly making a comeback.

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Robert Kiyosaki recommends trading in fake money for Bitcoin, gold, and silver

Robert Kiyosaki, the American businessman and author of the famous financial self-help book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has recently shared his views on alternative investments like Bitcoin, gold, and silver. In a recent interview, Kiyosaki expressed his belief that these assets are important to protect oneself against the devaluation of fiat currencies, which he refers [...]

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Bitcoin and Stocks Plunge as 90-Day Tariff Pause is Revealed as Fake News: BTC Whales Continue Accumulating

Bitcoin, along with other stocks, experienced a significant decline following the announcement of a 90-day tariff pause, which many are calling “fake news.” Despite the uncertainty in the market, BTC whales continue to accumulate more cryptocurrency. The overall sentiment in the markets has been turbulent, with investors reacting to the news of a temporary halt [...]

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Tencent Cloud Launches Deepfake Generator

Tencent Cloud, the cloud services provider arm of Tencent, has released a new deepfake generator platform for creating fake videos of individuals using AI capabilities based on a three-minute video clip and 100 voice clips. The service costs approximately $145. (Read More)

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Elon Musk and tech execs call for ‘pause’ on AI development

More than 2,600 tech leaders and researchers have signed an open letter urging for a temporary “pause” on further artificial intelligence (AI) development, fearing “profound risks to society and humanity.” Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and a host of AI CEOs, CTOs and researchers were among the signatories of the letter, which [...]

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