Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's DEFIANCE Act, a bipartisan bill allowing civil lawsuits against deepfake AI pornography creators, passed the Senate unanimously but is stalled in the House. Ocasio-Cortez suggests personal animosity towards her is the reason, despite broad support.
As of March 31, 2026, Rs 9,330.56 crore remains in inoperative Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts, as revealed by the government in Rajya Sabha. The EPFO is conducting outreach to inform members, who can claim funds by transferring or withdrawing them.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started crediting 8.25% interest for FY 2025-26 to EPF accounts, with many subscribers receiving SMS confirmations. The process is phased, and members can verify their balance via the EPFO portal, a missed call, or SMS service.
Das hessische Innenministerium hat bekannt gegeben, dass der Bund den Weg für erweiterte Abschiebungen nach Afghanistan geebnet hat, wobei die Bundespolizei Einschränkungen bei der Identifizierung afghanischer Staatsangehöriger aufgehoben hat. Die Zusammenarbeit mit der Taliban-Regierung zur Klärung von Identitäten und Ausstellung von Reisedokumenten stößt auf Kritik von Menschenrechtsorganisationen und Oppositionspolitikern.
Hessen kündigt an, dass regelhafte Abschiebungen von Ausreisepflichtigen nach Afghanistan künftig möglich sind, nachdem die Bundespolizei Einschränkungen aufgehoben hat. Dies betrifft Straftäter, Gefährder und unter bestimmten Kriterien auch andere Personen, was auf Kritik stößt.
La Ley de IA de Europa introduce el 2 de agosto obligaciones de transparencia para sistemas de IA, exigiendo a proveedores y usuarios informar sobre contenido generado o modificado por IA para reducir engaños. La Comisión Europea publica directrices para su aplicación.
India's government is developing a new pension scheme under the EPFO 3.0 framework, aiming to extend retirement benefits to formal and unorganised sector workers. The contributory plan will allow members to build a retirement corpus through government-backed investments, offering flexible withdrawal options or annuities at retirement.
The EPFO has launched the VISHWAS, 2026 scheme, offering employers reduced damages to settle pending Employees' Provident Fund cases. Applicable for six months from June 29, 2026, it allows settlement for cases pending in court, partially paid, or where notice was issued but no order passed.
EPFO introduces Amnesty Scheme 2026, a one-time opportunity for exempted PF trusts to regularize their status for six months starting June 29, 2026. The scheme offers retrospective regularization and waives certain compliance requirements, including pending assessments for dues and damages under specific conditions.
Nova ferramenta de detecção de IA da Meta falha em identificar 55% de imagens geradas por IA após recortes, segundo análise da Reuters. Limitação pode dificultar combate a deepfakes em período eleitoral.
Researchers have found that people can be trained to distinguish AI-generated faces from real ones, improving accuracy from 40% to 80% in about an hour. The training focuses on subtle perceptual qualities like symmetry, proportionality, attractiveness, distinctiveness, expressiveness, and memorability, as AI struggles to perfectly replicate human quirks. This skill is crucial given the rise of AI deepfake scams and potential political espionage.
Motorista de 24 anos é preso em Brasília após fugir de blitz, invadir concessionária e bater em carros. Ele negou ser dono de drogas encontradas no veículo, mas admitiu uso de maconha e ingestão de álcool.
The Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, introduces significant changes for EPF members, including a 36-month waiting period for withdrawal benefits and faster claim settlement. Existing members will continue seamlessly under the new scheme.
Funcionárias de empresa denunciam uso de suas imagens em vídeos íntimos criados com deepfake. Polícia investiga dois ex-funcionários.
Ukraińskie Centrum Przeciwdziałania Dezinformacji ostrzega przed rosyjskim deepfake'iem. Film stworzony przez AI ma skłócić Polaków z Ukraińcami i podważyć polskie wsparcie dla Ukrainy.
Nova IA da Meta, Muse Image, permite criar deepfakes usando fotos públicas do Instagram. A ferramenta está ativada por padrão, mas usuários podem desativar o recurso para impedir o uso de seu conteúdo.
India's new EPF Scheme, 2026, replacing the 1952 version, maintains core features like contribution rates and protected balances. It introduces clarifications on voluntary contributions, withdrawal rules, and digital processes, aiming for a modernized, flexible framework.
EPFO has centralized its member database for faster service delivery. Key changes include annual interest credit by July 15, 2026, increased auto-settlement limits for advance withdrawals to Rs 5 lakh, and automatic PF account transfers upon job changes.
A government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce EPF contributions above ₹1,800, increasing take-home salaries. Experts warn this could significantly reduce long-term retirement wealth accumulation due to lost compounding. The change primarily affects those contributing on actual Basic Salary + DA, not the statutory ceiling.
Léo Foguete, cantor pernambucano que se destacou em 2025, lança seu novo álbum "Além do tempo" em 23 de julho. O disco inclui inéditas e regravações de sucessos de Cássia Eller, Ivete Sangalo e Vanessa Rangel.
Vídeo viralizado mostra show de drones com bandeira do Brasil e silhueta de Neymar, com legendas afirmando ser homenagem. Ferramentas de detecção de IA indicam 99% de chance de o conteúdo ser fabricado. Santuário do Cristo Redentor desmentiu qualquer evento.
Jonathan Rinaldi, a New York City council candidate, was arrested for using AI to generate fake news and endorsements, including a fabricated CNN story claiming his opponent dropped out. This case highlights growing concerns about AI's role in political messaging and potential voter manipulation.
Il Senato brasiliano ha approvato una legge che inasprisce le pene per la violenza sessuale online contro minori, inclusi casi con uso di AI e deepfake. Amplia i reati gravi e la custodia cautelare, sostituendo "pornografia infantile" con "violenza sessuale contro bambini e adolescenti".
Die Verteilung der Spiele der laufenden Fußball-WM auf die drei Gastgeberländer USA, Mexiko und Kanada wird kritisiert. Die USA erhalten mit 78 Spielen die mit Abstand meisten, während Mexiko und Kanada jeweils nur 13 Spiele austragen dürfen. Dies wird als unfairer Deal und als Folge von Donald Trumps Einflussnahme bei der Vergabe kritisiert.
