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The UK government has urged Ofcom to use its full regulatory powers, including potential bans, against X and its AI tool Grok due to concerns over unlawful and sexualized AI-generated images, especially involving children, with investigations ongoing and calls for stricter internet safety measures.
A woman in Florida was wrongfully jailed due to AI-generated deepfake texts created by her ex-boyfriend, highlighting the growing threat of deepfakes in the justice system and the need for better verification standards and laws to combat digital forgery.
Berkshire Hathaway warns about AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating Warren Buffett, highlighting concerns over misinformation and the potential for fraud as technology makes it easier to create realistic forgeries of public figures.
The article covers the looming US government shutdown, recent stock market declines, the dark side of AI with deepfakes, innovations in airplane safety alerts, and the rising popularity of the 'dirty soda' trend, along with upcoming economic data releases.
Experts provide tips to avoid falling for online tricks, especially on April Fools' Day, as the internet is rife with myths and misinformation. Suggestions include slowing down to examine posts, practicing lateral reading to check multiple sources, searching for the original image, amplifying information responsibly, and recognizing patterns of misinformation beyond April Fools' Day. The proliferation of AI images and audio further complicates the task of discerning truth from deception online.
MrBeast, the popular YouTuber, has called for social media platforms to address the growing issue of AI deepfakes after fraudsters posted a fake video of him on TikTok, attempting to scam his followers. This comes shortly after actor Tom Hanks and CNBC host Gayle King also spoke out against deepfake images of themselves being used without permission. The use of AI deepfakes raises concerns about the potential for celebrities and influencers to be misrepresented and exploited, as well as the impact on industries such as entertainment and writing.