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This article discusses a recent deepfake video that falsely claimed Olena Zelenska, wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, purchased a luxury Bugatti car during a visit to Paris. Key points include:

1. The video, which gained millions of views on social media, was identified as a likely part of a Russian-linked disinformation campaign.
2. Bugatti officially denied the claims and stated they were victims of criminal offenses, filing a legal complaint against the misinformation.
3. AI analysis indicated high certainty of facial manipulations in the video.
4. The video originated from a suspicious French-language website called “Verite Cachee France,” which appears to use AI-generated content.
5. Experts suggest this is part of a larger Russian narrative laundering campaign aimed at undermining Ukraine and eroding European support for the country.
6. The disinformation network uses a combination of AI-generated content, fake news websites, and social media amplification to spread pro-Russian propaganda.
7. This campaign is similar to previous efforts that spread false stories about Ukrainian officials, including a debunked claim about Olena Zelenska buying expensive jewelry.

The article highlights the growing concern over sophisticated disinformation campaigns using AI technology to create and spread false narratives for political purposes. 

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YouTube has become a platform for the dissemination of AI-generated misinformation, particularly targeting Black celebrities. Numerous YouTube channels have been found to use AI and manipulated media to create and spread false narratives about prominent figures such as Sean “Diddy” Combs, Steve Harvey, Denzel Washington, and Bishop T.D. Jakes.

These videos often feature sensationalized and misleading thumbnails and titles, which attract millions of views. For instance, some content falsely implicated Diddy in sex trafficking scandals or depicted other celebrities in compromising situations without any basis in reality. This trend not only spreads misinformation but also tarnishes the reputations of the targeted individuals.

NBC News reviewed several channels that specialize in this type of content and found that many of these videos are highly monetizable, leveraging clickbait tactics to maximize viewership and ad revenue. The AI technology used enables the rapid production of these deceptive videos, making it challenging for content moderation systems to keep up​ (FactCheckHub)​​ (POCIT)​​ (Ground News)​.

Efforts to combat this phenomenon include YouTube’s plan to enforce stricter policies, such as requiring clear labels for synthetic and manipulated media in videos. However, the effectiveness of these measures remains to be seen as the volume of AI-generated misinformation continues to grow.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the articles from FactCheckHub, People of Color in Tech, and Ground News.

At Euro 2024, England head coach Gareth Southgate’s statements are not only scrutinized but also fabricated using AI. Fake interviews with Southgate, created with AI voice generators, have gained millions of views on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. These videos falsely depict Southgate making derogatory remarks about players, including Phil Foden, Jordan Henderson, Jack Grealish, and Marcus Rashford. The Football Association has labeled these clips as “offensive” and is working to have them removed.

Some fans in Germany find the videos humorous, viewing them as harmless fun typical of British humor. However, concerns about the impact and ethics of AI-generated content persist. The FA emphasized that Southgate and the team remain focused on their upcoming match against Slovakia in the last 16, despite criticism of their performance.

Experts warn of the dangers posed by deepfake technology, not only for public figures but for anyone with a digital presence. Regulatory measures and societal consensus are needed to address the fine line between satire and harmful content.

For more details, you can read the full article on the BBC Sport website.

The article discusses the development of DIVID, a tool created by Columbia Engineering researchers to detect AI-generated videos. This innovation addresses the growing problem of highly realistic AI videos being used for scams. DIVID, short for DIffusion Video Detection, examines frames from diffusion-generated videos for inconsistencies that indicate AI manipulation. It builds on previous research involving Raidar, a tool for detecting AI-generated texts. The core method, DIRE (DIffusion Reconstruction Error), compares original frames to reconstructed ones to identify discrepancies, boasting a detection accuracy of up to 93.7%. This technology could potentially be integrated into platforms like Zoom to enhance real-time deepfake detection, offering a significant step forward in combating digital fraud and misinformation.

For further details, visit the full article here.