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19 Mar 2025

AI-Powered Cybercrime: The Growing Threat of Account Takeovers and Deepfake Attacks

Gartner report reveals how cybercriminals are leveraging AI to enhance account takeovers and social engineering attacks, predicting a 50% reduction in exploitation time by 2027 and increased targeting of executives.

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India Partners with Meta to Launch AI-Powered Digital Consumer Protection Initiative

The Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs collaborates with Meta to enhance digital literacy and consumer protection through an AI-driven awareness campaign and chatbot.

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Vice President J.D. Vance Advocates for AI Deregulation and Tech Innovation in America

Vice President J.D. Vance argues for embracing AI and tech innovation without excessive regulation, claiming it will benefit both American workers and tech innovators. He addresses concerns about job displacement and emphasizes the need for domestic investment in technology.

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US Appeals Court Rejects Copyright for AI-Generated Art, Affirming Human Authorship Requirement

A federal appeals court has ruled that AI-generated artwork without human input cannot be copyrighted, upholding the US Copyright Office's decision in a case involving computer scientist Stephen Thaler's AI system.

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FTC Cracks Down on AI-Powered 'Passive Income' Scheme: Click Profit Accused of Defrauding Investors

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Click Profit, alleging the company scammed consumers out of millions with false promises of AI-powered e-commerce success.

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UIDAI Partners with Sarvam AI to Enhance Aadhaar Services with AI-Powered Voice Interactions and Fraud Detection

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has collaborated with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI to implement AI-driven voice interactions and fraud detection for Aadhaar services, aiming to improve user experience and security across multiple Indian languages.

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Europol Warns of AI-Driven Crime Surge: A New Era of Sophisticated Threats

Europol's latest report highlights the growing use of AI by criminal organizations, posing unprecedented security challenges to national governments and transforming the landscape of organized crime.

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Meta Implements Fact-Checking and AI Content Moderation for Australian Election

Meta announces measures to combat misinformation and regulate AI-generated content ahead of Australia's upcoming federal election, including fact-checking partnerships and content moderation policies.

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18 Mar 2025

Arizona Supreme Court Pioneers AI Avatars for Public Communication

The Arizona Supreme Court introduces AI-generated avatars, Victoria and Daniel, to deliver news about court rulings, aiming to improve public understanding and trust in the judicial system.

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US Commerce Department Bureaus Ban Chinese AI Model DeepSeek on Government Devices

Several US Commerce Department bureaus have banned the use of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model, on government-issued devices due to national security concerns. This move reflects growing apprehension about potential data privacy risks and the threat to sensitive government information.

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Hollywood Stars Unite Against AI Copyright Exploitation in Open Letter to Trump Administration

Over 400 celebrities and entertainment industry leaders have signed an open letter urging the Trump administration to protect copyright laws from AI companies seeking unrestricted access to copyrighted content for training purposes.

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OpenAI Calls for Ban on Chinese AI Model DeepSeek, Citing Security and Competition Concerns

OpenAI has proposed a ban on DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model, citing national security risks and unfair competition. This move highlights the growing tensions in the global AI race and raises questions about the balance between innovation, regulation, and market dynamics.

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DeepMind Founder Urges UK to Lead in Global AI Development and Regulation

Demis Hassabis, founder of DeepMind, emphasizes the importance of UK's role in shaping global AI deployment. Google and Oracle announce significant AI investments in Britain.

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India's Central Bank Governor Urges AI Adoption for Improved Banking Customer Service

India's central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra calls for the adoption of AI in banking to address rising consumer complaints, highlighting the potential of AI in improving customer service and grievance redressal in the financial sector.

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17 Mar 2025

Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash AI Model Raises Concerns Over Watermark Removal Capabilities

Google's new Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model has sparked controversy due to its ability to remove watermarks from copyrighted images, raising legal and ethical concerns in the AI and digital media industries.

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