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36 articles tagged deepfakes
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 MP sues Musk's xAI over sexualised Grok deepfakes
Labour MP Jess Asato is suing xAI at the High Court, arguing Grok's creation of fake sexualised images was a design choice, not misuse.
Republican Politicians Caught Out by AI Iran Rescue Image
Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton and Mike Lawler shared an AI-generated image of a 'rescued' US airman, which has now been viewed more than 21,000 times on X.
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.
UK Regulator Bans AI Editing App Ad That Implied Clothing Removal
The ASA has banned a YouTube ad for PixVideo after complaints it implied users could digitally remove a woman's clothing, ruling it irresponsible and offensive.
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.
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.
EU Publishes First Draft Code for Marking and Labelling AI-Generated Content
European Commission releases draft Code of Practice requiring providers to mark AI content and deployers to label deepfakes, with rules taking effect August 2026.
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.
Italy first in EU to pass comprehensive law regulating use of AI
Italy becomes first EU member to enact comprehensive AI legislation, introducing prison terms for harmful deepfakes and child access restrictions.