How close are we to an accurate AI fake news detector?
In the ambitious pursuit to tackle the harms from false content on social media and news websites, data scientists are getting creative.
Sun Nov 10 2024
How AI could influence US voters
Fake images and social media posts created by bots could erode and undermine trust in democratic systems and communities.
Thu Oct 31 2024
South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports
The South Korean government is pushing for stricter laws to criminalise the purchase or viewing of sexually exploitative deepfakes.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement
Several Swift fans and watchdog groups said many of the images posted by Donald Trump appeared to be deepfakes generated by AI.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Singapore minister says future without international AI framework 'messy'
Josephine Teo says there's a need to implement specific laws to deal with deepfakes during elections.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Deepfake detection improves when using algorithms that are more aware of demographic diversity
Deepfakes are becoming more sophisticated by the day and increasingly hard to spot.
Sat May 04 2024
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election
The videos sparked police investigation with Aamir Khan registering a case in Mumbai for alleged impersonation and cheating with fake video.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Legal loopholes don't help victims of sexualised deepfakes abuse
Sexual deepfake abuse silences women causing lasting harm, and laws to protect them are inconsistent.
Sun Apr 07 2024
Deepfakes: Can the AI be harnessed for something good?
While audiences and users need to be educated on the negative implications of deepfakes, the technology can also have positive impacts.
Sat Apr 06 2024
'AI godfather', others urge more deepfake regulation in open letter
Over 400 individuals from various industries including academia, entertainment and politics had signed the letter.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation
The incidents highlight vulnerability to sophisticated AI-driven frauds and scams targeting people of all ages.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Tough laws needed for deepfake porn, say women who suffer AI abuse
Deepfake porn could deter women from public life.
Sat Jan 27 2024
Deepfakes deceive voters from India to Indonesia before elections
Meta, Google say they have policies in place to check deepfakes.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Australia to require AI-made child abuse material be removed from search results
A new code drafted by the industry giants will require search engines to ensure that such content is not returned in search results.
Mon Sep 11 2023
TikTok limits the use of tools to generate images using AI
From ChatGPT to DALL-E, there's no shortage of tools to generate content and images using artificial intelligence.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024