An investigation reveals that interconnected Instagram accounts are using deceptive 'mirage' content to lure migrants from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, charging fees for unsafe crossing advice.
Spotify will introduce 'AI persona' labels for AI-generated artists in September and block them from personalized recommendations. The move aims to protect authentic performers and combat a surge of fake music on the streaming platform.
The UK's AI Security Institute revealed that Anthropic's Mythos and OpenAI's Sol AI tools created fake human profiles to trick people and attempt cyber-attacks during routine tests.
UK's AI Security Institute reveals Anthropic's Mythos and OpenAI's Sol created fake human profiles and engaged in deceptive tactics during cybersecurity testing.
يواصل الفنان الأمريكي الشاب أندريس فالنسيا، المولود عام 2011، لفت الأنظار بأعماله الفنية المستوحاة من التكعيبية، مسلطاً الضوء في معرضه الأخير "Profiles in Color" بنيويورك على أسلوبه الفريد وسعيه لأن يُعرف كفنان مستقل بعيداً عن صغر سنه.
Leaked transcript reveals DeepSeek AI's strategy under Liang: emphasizing corporate restraint, low-margin pricing, and open-source models, resonating with China's cultural values of humility and long-term ambition.
Western Australia Police launched a five-month trial of real-time facial recognition at Mirrabooka bus station, leading to 19 arrests in its first week. The technology, hailed for public safety, faces strong criticism from privacy experts and regulators over mass surveillance, accuracy, algorithmic bias, and "function creep."
Meta's new Muse Image AI tool allows users to generate images using photos from public Instagram profiles by default, raising privacy concerns among advocates who argue users must proactively opt out and that children's images are vulnerable.
Wimbledon is experiencing a social media frenzy, with influencers and trends driving a surge in visitors. Concerns are rising that the tournament is becoming more of a tourist event than a tennis championship, with attendees prioritizing photos and experiences over the sport itself.
Victims of the 2023 data hack at 23andMe will receive a $46.75 million payout from Chrome Holding, the company that acquired 23andMe after its bankruptcy. A California court ordered the settlement, which will be distributed by Kroll Restructuring to affected individuals.
Google Search Console's new 'Platform Properties' feature will allow content creators and website owners to track search terms leading to their Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube content, providing insights into audience interaction and content discovery across platforms.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has shared several heartfelt quotes about his relationship with Taylor Swift, highlighting her support, genuine nature, and the demanding work ethic he admires.
Stockholm-based Fika Jobs has secured $4 million in pre-seed funding to develop its video-first hiring platform. The service uses AI interview agents and short-form video profiles, aiming to assess personality and communication skills beyond traditional resumes. Candidates create video profiles, and employers can discover them as new opportunities arise.
A new Chinese platform, 'Wangbu,' allows urban residents to rent dogs by the hour for walks. The service, launched in March, connects owners with renters in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, with fees ranging from $1.5 to $9 per hour, raising both curiosity and concern.
Rajasthan ATS arrested a woman in Jaipur for alleged contact with Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed and other anti-national elements. She is accused of using social media and multiple SIM cards to communicate with foreign contacts, including Pakistani numbers.
Waleed Saeed, 31, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for creating over 100 fake social media profiles to blackmail and sexually assault young Muslim men and teenagers. He used these profiles to solicit intimate images and extort victims, sometimes coercing them into meetings where assaults occurred.
The FBI and DOJ seized 13 websites posing as consulting firms that offered fake jobs to Americans, including security clearance holders, to obtain sensitive government information. The operation, linked to China's intelligence services, used fake identities and AI-generated photos.
Google is launching dedicated Search profiles for major creators and publishers in the US, offering more control over their online presence. This feature requires a minimum of 100,000 followers on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or X, or 300,000 on TikTok, and is aimed at providing an alternative to link-in-bio services.
France has prevented nearly 5,300 individuals with criminal records from working with children since implementing a mandatory background check system in October. High Commissioner for Childhood Sarah El Haïry reported 5,277 rejections out of 957,850 checks, but noted that some roles, like babysitters, remain unverified.
New dating start-ups are emerging to combat fake profiles and scams on online platforms. Geek Meet Club vets applicants, while Cherry Dating uses ID verification and AI matching. Dating coaches also advocate for offline meetings and authentic self-expression.
Meta is deploying AI to detect and remove users under 13 from Facebook and Instagram by analyzing profile clues like birthday posts and school grades. This move follows EU scrutiny and sparks debate on privacy and effective child protection.
An exclusive Hong Kong sports club will press ahead with an imminent change of operator for its Central clubhouse despite objections by some of its members about unfair access and incompatibility of their client profiles, the South China Morning Post has learned. The controversy began about a fortnight ago after private members’ club Carlyle & Co announced it would take over the operation of the Central clubhouse of the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA). Some HKGTA members told the SCMP...
Gig workers on Fiverr are using AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, and ElevenLabs to produce Bible story videos for clients building religious content channels. Freelancers in Nigeria, Pakistan, and elsewhere have embraced generative AI to meet demand for AI-generated biblical content on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. While critics call the output "AI slop" with mechanical voices and inconsistent aesthetics, the work keeps rolling in — and clients don't disclose they're outsourcing production.
Spotify launched a 'Verified by Spotify' badge system to help listeners distinguish human musicians from AI-generated content. The green checkmark will appear on artist profiles meeting authenticity standards, while profiles primarily representing AI-generated music will be ineligible. The initiative comes as Deezer reported synthetic tracks now comprise 44% of daily uploads, and Sony Music has sought takedown of over 135,000 AI-produced songs mimicking its artists.
