Brown University student Shieh has sparked controversy after creating an online database using artificial intelligence detailing university administrators' emails and roles. The move was met with a stern warning from the university, which accused Shieh of publishing confidential information causing emotional distress to several employees.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/brown-university-student-who-sent-dode-style-emails-to-administrators-faces-discipline-disciplinary-charges-april-24-2025#Liyana Dhamirah, a member of Red Dot United (RDU), has filed a police report against online harassment in Singapore. The harassment occurred after video clips from the party's press conference and interviews were shared on social media, targeting her as a minority.
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/rdu-liyana-dhamirah-files-police-report-over-online-harassment-i-need-speak-integrity-singaporeThe development of AI-powered systems poses a significant challenge to upholding public protections while ensuring access to justice. To address this issue, experts suggest exploring model rules, interstate compacts, or supervised innovation programs like Ontario's A2I (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for the Administration of Justice). Implementing such measures will be crucial in striking a balance between safeguarding public interests and harnessing AI's transformative potential in the legal sphere.
https://natlawreview.com/article/can-ai-replace-lawyers-upl-challengeAfter Pope Francis' death, AI-generated images of him resurfaced, including a rainbow Pride flag and a white puffer coat that became an internet sensation in 2023. These images were joined by new fakes spread across multiple languages, some of which contained malicious links leading to scams or fraudulent websites. The pope had previously warned about the misuse of AI technologies for disinformation, stating they can be used to "manipulate minds".
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/popes-death-triggers-surge-of-disinformation-he-fought-against/article_b9c58d87-4ac6-58c5-a09d-3e41ff737192.htmlArtificial intelligence-generated images of Pope Francis, including a rainbow LGBTQ Pride flag and a white puffer coat, resurfaced after his death, alongside malicious links that led to scams or fraudulent websites. A cybersecurity company, Check Point, reported this phenomenon. The pope had previously warned against the misuse of AI technologies for disinformation in January, stating they can be used to manipulate minds.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pope-francis-death-triggers-surge-of-disinformation-he-fought-against-8260235After Pope Francis' death, AI-generated images and videos resurfaced online, including a rainbow Pride flag depiction and a puffer coat image that went viral in 2023. These were joined by new, maliciously spread fakes in multiple languages, including one showing the pope's body in an open casket. Cybersecurity company Check Point reported that these images circulated alongside scams and fraudulent websites. The pope had warned against such deception just before his death, stating that AI technologies can be used to manipulate minds.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/04/26/ai-generated-fakes-and-conspiracy-theories-fuel-misinformation-campaigns-pope-francis-opposed-following-his-death/174559The US government is taking AI-driven scams and fraud seriously ahead of the May 2025 midterm elections, with deepfakes being a major concern. Cybercrime watchdogs are worried about hyper-realistic manipulations that can fool facial and voice verification systems, using techniques such as virtual cameras, image substitution, buffer attacks, and voice cloning.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/04/27/business/sunday-business-it/protecting-against-ai-enabled-scams-deepfakes/2099916Elon Musk's XAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise approximately $20 billion in funding for its combined artificial intelligence and social media business, surpassing the second-largest startup funding round of all time, according to data provider PitchBook.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/capital-markets/elon-musks-xai-holdings-is-in-discussions-to-raise-20-billionElon Musk's xAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise approximately $20 billion in funding for its combined artificial intelligence and social media business, valued at over $120 billion. The deal comes after xAI acquired X, a social media platform formerly known as Twitter, in a $33 billion transaction last month.
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