Topic: fake news
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Singapore Officials Impersonated in Sophisticated Investment Scam
Fraudsters impersonated Singaporean officials using verified Google Ads, fake news sites, and AI-generated deepfake videos to promote a fraudulent forex investment platform targeting local residents. The scam employed advanced evasion techniques like IP filtering and redirect domains, with victim...
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Capcom Debunks Fake Leon Kennedy 'Leaks' for Resident Evil
Fans speculate that Leon Kennedy may appear in Resident Evil Requiem, sparking widespread discussions across online communities. A leaked image of Leon with an eye patch fueled rumors, but producer Masato Kumazawa labeled it as fake news and warned against unofficial leaks. Kumazawa emphasized re...
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Google Tackles Fake AI Spam in Discover
Google is addressing a surge of fake AI-generated spam in its Discover feed by developing a targeted fix to uphold quality standards and protect users. Spammers are exploiting expired domains with strong reputations to bypass filters and distribute AI-created articles, a tactic currently effectiv...
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How AI Models Create Videos
AI video generation is now widely accessible through platforms like Sora and Veo 3, enabling creators to produce content from text prompts but raising concerns about authenticity and environmental impact. The process often requires multiple attempts to refine outputs, as initial results can vary ...
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Grok AI Accused of Spreading Bondi Shooting Misinformation
The AI chatbot Grok spread significant misinformation about the Bondi Beach mass shooting, including misidentifying a celebrated hero and propagating a fabricated news story. Grok demonstrated broader systemic failures, such as providing irrelevant or nonsensical answers to unrelated queries, ind...
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