Scammers are creating sophisticated fake ABC News websites, using AI-generated images and celebrity likenesses to lure Australians into fraudulent investment platforms like Hexonix 365. Victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in this global operation, estimated to have stolen $350 million.
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.
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.
Witnesses at Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, including a Jewish child, have been targeted with AI-generated antisemitic images, death threats, and dehumanizing comments after testifying about their experiences.
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.
