Senate Republicans shared a deepfake video of Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, aimed at misleading viewers into thinking Democrats were celebrating the ongoing government shutdown, which is in its 16th day. In this AI-generated video, Schumer is seen saying, “every day gets better for us,” a phrase taken out of context from a Punchbowl […]
Zelda Williams, the daughter of the late comedian Robin Williams, has voiced her dismay over the use of AI-generated videos that simulate her father’s likeness. On her Instagram story, she implored fans to cease sending her these deepfake videos, expressing that she finds them disheartening and a violation of both her and her father’s memory. […]
As AI becomes an integral part of daily life, experts are anticipating significant transformations for the year 2025. They discuss how advancements in AI will redefine industries, workflows, and the broader conversation concerning its societal impact. Shift to Purpose-Driven Models Grant Shipley from Red Hat predicts a departure from judging AI models solely by their […]
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Ryan Daws is a senior editor at TechForge Media, with a seasoned background spanning over a decade in tech journalism. His expertise lies in identifying the latest technological trends, dissecting complex topics, and weaving compelling narratives around the most cutting-edge developments. His articles and interviews with leading industry figures have gained him recognition as a […]
As executive director at the Responsible AI Institute, Var Shankar helps organizations use AI in alignment with applicable laws, frameworks and best practices. He is a member of the OECD’s Network of Experts on AI, World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance and the Brookings Forum for Cooperation on AI. He is a Co-Instructor, along with […]
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Spurred by the growing threat of deepfakes, the FTC is aiming to alter an existing rule that currently bans the impersonation of businesses or government agencies to also include all consumers. The updated rule, dependent on its final phrasing and the public responses the FTC obtains, may also consider it unlawful for a GenAI platform […]