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39 articles tagged deepfakes
ASA warns advertisers over AI content and deepfakes
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has set out how its rules cover AI-generated ads and deepfakes, warning brands they stay liable for misleading claims.
Bank of England warns of AI deepfake scams using Bailey video
The Bank of England has warned the public over AI deepfake scams after fake footage showed Governor Andrew Bailey brawling with Reform UK's Nigel Farage.
Aviva detects record £233m in fraud as AI scams rise
Aviva flagged a record £233m in suspect claims in 2025 as fraudsters used AI to fake accidents and documents, prompting the insurer to deploy AI in defence.
UK schools urged to remove pupil photos as AI blackmail attempts grow
The IWF, NCA and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips warn that AI-manipulated school photos are being used in extortion attempts; new guidance issued to schools.
AI actor Tilly Norwood sparks industry backlash and death threats for creator
Eline van der Velden's AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood has drawn condemnation from Hollywood stars and union concerns, but the creator says the project was designed to provoke debate about AI in entertainment.
AI-powered fraud generates 4.5 times more profit, Interpol finds
Interpol's latest threat assessment reveals that criminals using generative AI for fraud are dramatically more profitable, with agentic AI poised to enable fully autonomous scam campaigns.
North Korean agents using AI to pose as western IT workers, Microsoft warns
Microsoft threat intelligence reveals North Korean state-backed groups using voice changers, face swap tools, and AI-generated CVs to infiltrate western companies.
X to Suspend Revenue for Users Posting Unlabelled AI-Generated War Videos
Elon Musk's X platform will ban users from earning money if they repeatedly post AI-generated war footage without disclosure, after fake Iran conflict videos went viral.
Football Clubs and Players Have Limited Options Against AI Deepfakes
As AI-generated images and videos of footballers flood social media, UK law offers few protections and clubs face a growing brand integrity challenge.
61 data protection authorities issue joint warning on AI-generated imagery
International regulators unite to address privacy risks from AI systems creating realistic images and videos of people without consent, with particular focus on child safety.
Alan Turing Institute Warns of AI Information Threats After Crisis Events
A new CETaS report found at least 15 major crisis events since July 2024 involving AI information threats, calling for urgent UK government action to tackle deepfakes and bot networks.
Jersey Investment Scam Uses AI-Generated Voice of Chief Minister
An investment scam targeting Jersey residents uses AI-cloned voice of the island's chief minister and fake news articles to lure victims into fraudulent schemes.
UK Government Partners With Microsoft on Deepfake Detection Framework
The Home Office announces a new deepfake detection evaluation framework developed with Microsoft, aiming to set industry standards as deepfake volumes surge.
UK Schools Trial AI Deepfake Teachers and Remote Learning
Schools across the UK experiment with deepfake teacher videos and remote specialists, sparking debate between innovation advocates and unions concerned about education quality.
AI-Powered Scams Surge: ClickFix Attacks Up 517% in Six Months
World Economic Forum ranks AI-generated misinformation as top global risk as scammers deploy deepfakes, voice cloning, and ClickFix tactics causing $16.6 billion US losses in 2024.