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Fake AI images, videos fooled many after Michigan tornadoes. Why that’s a problem

THREE RIVERS, MI — Deadly tornadoes last week left behind a trail of artificial intelligence images and videos that went viral online. As people scoured for information about the sudden and powerful ...
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AI deepfake scams target families with simulated dangerous situations

Scammers are using artificial intelligence to create deepfake videos that simulate dangerous situations involving family members, posing a significant threat to unsuspecting individuals.Consumer ...
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AI prank using fake crime videos triggers real police responses in Florida

, Fla. — Law enforcement agencies are alerting the public about a new AI prank that causes genuine police reactions through fake videos of crimes. Authorities report that the trend centers on ...
CNN

Fake explosions, fake missiles, fake troops: AI videos and images of Iran war spread widely on social media

After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, social media was littered with crude fakes that were presented as fresh images of the war but were either photoshopped phonies or mislabeled clips taken from ...
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Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races

Senate Republicans released an online ad this week in which a real-looking but fake version of a Democratic candidate, fabricated with artificial intelligence, appears to speak directly into the ...