Tag: deepfakes
46 articles tagged deepfakes
A deepfake endorsement cost one victim £250,000
Police in Northern Ireland say a victim lost a quarter of a million pounds after an AI-generated video of a financial personality advertised a fake investment.
Young Scots say AI deepfakes are now 'part of daily life'
A Young Scot survey of 2,600 finds over 80% have seen online misinformation, with AI deepfakes fuelling distrust and calls for tougher regulation.
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.
AI image of Trump in grave shared by Mark Hamill draws White House rebuke
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill apologised and deleted an AI-generated image of Donald Trump in a shallow grave; the White House branded him 'a sick individual' in response.
MP confronts Big Tech over AI deepfake that faked his defection to Reform
George Freeman MP challenged representatives from Meta, Google, and X in Parliament after an AI deepfake falsely claimed he had defected to the Reform party, exposing gaps in platform enforcement.
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.
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.
Microsoft Proposes Blueprint for Verifying Real vs AI Content Online
Microsoft's AI safety team has evaluated 60 verification methods and proposed new standards for proving content authenticity online, though the company hasn't committed to following its own recommendations.
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.
