President Trump shared an AI-generated image of a fictional 'North America Air Filter Barrier' along the US-Canada border, amidst tariffs imposed on Canada over 'discrimination' and threats related to cross-border wildfire smoke, which caused unhealthy air in several US cities.
Young men and boys in Australia are increasingly targeted by sextortion scams, with 2,206 complaints from July to December 2025. Advances in AI facilitate the creation of deep-fake sexualised images, making the problem worse. Authorities urge victims not to pay and to report incidents immediately.
LimeWire, a generative AI platform, empowers creators to produce, share, and monetize AI-generated content, including images, with upcoming music and video tools, offering NFT minting, ad revenue, and royalty models.
Meta is testing a new web-based tool, Content Seal, designed to detect invisible watermarks embedded in images and videos generated by its AI models, including Muse Image. The tool aims to help users identify AI-created content, even after edits or compression, though current capabilities are limited to Muse Image outputs.
Amazon, eBay, and Etsy face a surge in scams using AI-generated images to sell non-existent flower seeds. Scammers create convincing visuals of unique flowers like bird-shaped or rainbow roses, leading to customer dissatisfaction and potential environmental risks.
Thailand's foreign ministry denied claims that French President Emmanuel Macron knelt before the Thai king during a state visit, stating an AI-generated image circulated online caused the confusion. The image depicted Macron kneeling while presenting awards to King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida.
While governments invest in AI and investors pour billions into startups, the most critical battle in the AI age may be over physical infrastructure like semiconductor factories and data centers, with the United States currently holding a significant advantage in computing capacity.
US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of a golden bald eagle on the White House's Truman Balcony, calling it a "Golden Gift" for the nation's 250th anniversary, following other White House redesigns and a new commemorative passport.
President Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as Atlas holding the world, and a comparative photo with Barack Obama, sparking controversy and interpretations.
A truck-mounted billboard displaying AI-generated images of Victorian Premier Jactina Allan wearing a witch's hat with the slogan 'ditch the witch' has drawn criticism. Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell condemned the imagery as misogynistic, citing daily sexist abuse she faces as a female MP.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan rejects leadership speculation and condemns sexist billboards, while One Nation's Pauline Hanson criticizes her, amid polls showing Labor's primary vote slump.
Australian politicians, including Julia Gillard and Anthony Albanese, condemn a 'sexist' billboard featuring Victorian premier Jacinta Allan
Major platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are labeling AI-generated content but offer no filters to exclude it. DeviantArt and Pinterest have filters, but they are difficult to find and largely ineffective, suggesting a reluctance by tech giants to truly address the issue.
British lawmaker Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI, alleging its Grok chatbot created fake images of her without consent. The lawsuit, filed in London, seeks damages and aims to establish AI liability.
An AI-generated image of a hyper-muscular Mike Rogers, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has gone viral, prompting widespread mockery and imitation from political rivals and commentators.
UK Labour MP Jess Asato is suing xAI over sexually explicit AI-generated images created by its Grok chatbot. The lawsuit is a key test case for AI company liability in the UK.
Thai police's AI-generated image of officers in festival dresses, including a non-existent female officer, was mistakenly published by several international media outlets, highlighting challenges in image verification.
The UK government is advancing stricter online safety legislation after Elon Musk's AI tool Grok generated millions of sexualized images, including of Cabinet ministers and children, prompting a public outcry and calls for action.
Viral images of 'pink blueberries' are mostly AI-generated. The real 'Red Lady' variety has a pink-purple hue, low yield, and poor storability, making it scarce and difficult to purchase.
Donald Trump used Truth Social to share AI-generated images of political rivals, including Barack Obama and James Comey, in prison. He also posted an image of bombs targeting Iranian ships and discussed ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
Donald Trump flooded Truth Social with AI-generated images of aliens, space warfare, and missile strikes on Iran amid escalating US-Iran tensions and stalled nuclear talks. He also shared posts mocking political opponents.
The White House called Star Wars star Mark Hamill “one sick individual” on Thursday after an AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump in a shallow grave was posted on one of the actor’s social media accounts. “If Only” was inscribed on the image of Trump lying with his eyes closed next to a gravestone, surrounded by daisies, with the inscription “Donald J Trump 1946-2024”. The image was posted on Hamill’s verified Bluesky account. Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the classic Star...
The White House called Star Wars star Mark Hamill “one sick individual” on Thursday after an AI-generated image of US President Donald Trump in a shallow grave was posted on one of the actor’s social media accounts. “If Only” was inscribed on the image of Trump lying with his eyes closed next to a gravestone, surrounded by daisies, with the inscription “Donald J Trump 1946-2024”. The image was posted on Hamill’s verified Bluesky account. Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the classic Star...
A man created an AI-generated image of escaped wolf Neukgu "for fun." It fooled authorities, triggered emergency alerts, and derailed a nine-day search operation.
