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The American Medical Association is calling for urgent federal and state action as AI deepfakes increasingly target doctors to promote unproven supplements and medical devices. High-profile physicians like CNN's Sanjay Gupta have been impersonated in convincing fake videos, while AI chatbots falsely claim medical licenses. The crisis threatens to erode public trust in healthcare and puts patient safety at risk.
Voice AI startup ElevenLabs revealed new investors joining its $500 million Series D funding round, including BlackRock, NVIDIA, Wellington, and celebrities Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria. The company surpassed $500 million in annual recurring revenue and maintains an $11 billion valuation, driven by enterprise deployment of AI voice agents across major businesses.
A new study analyzing 97,895 conversations on cybercrime forums reveals an unexpected trend: cybercriminals are frustrated with AI-generated content flooding their communities. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and University of Cambridge found that while AI adoption was hyped, it's mostly used for low-skill activities like SEO spam and romance scams rather than sophisticated hacking.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took the unusual step of publicly sharing an AI-generated deepfake image of herself in lingerie to warn about the dangers of artificial intelligence misuse. The viral deepfake images sparked outrage from people who believed they were real, prompting Meloni to stress that deepfakes can deceive and manipulate anyone. Her warning comes as the EU moves to ban nudification apps by December 2026.
Instagram is testing a new account-level label allowing creators to self-identify as AI creators. The optional feature displays on profiles and posts, stating content was generated or modified with AI. While Meta aims to improve AI transparency, the voluntary nature means much AI content may still go unlabeled.
Randy Pitchford posted an AI-generated selfie on social media, triggering widespread criticism from Borderlands 4 fans already suspicious about AI-written patch notes. The Gearbox boss spent hours defending the studio's no-AI policy, insisting the company doesn't use generative AI in any customer-facing work.
Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa says the negative player reaction to Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI-altered version of Grace Ashcroft was actually positive for the studio. The backlash proved fans loved the original character design and that Grace quickly became a fan favourite in Resident Evil Requiem, which sold over 6 million units in 16 days.
AGC Studios is presenting Critterz at Cannes Film Market, positioning it as the first mainstream commercial family film with AI integrated throughout production. Written by Paddington in Peru screenwriters, the $30 million animated feature arrives as Hollywood grapples with where artificial intelligence belongs in cinema.
A meme in The Devil Wears Prada 2 showing Miranda Priestly as a fast-food worker looked like AI-generated content to viewers. But digital artist Alexis Franklin revealed she hand-painted the image at director David Frankel's request. The viral discussion highlights growing confusion between AI art and human craftsmanship as people struggle to distinguish between the two.
AI-generated podcasts now account for 39% of all new podcast feeds, according to Podcast Index data. Inception Point AI leads the charge, producing 3,000 episodes weekly across 10,000 active shows. This flood of AI slop raises concerns about content quality, listener trust, and the future of human podcasters as platforms struggle to manage the surge.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new rules excluding AI-generated performances and AI-written screenplays from Oscar eligibility. Only roles demonstrably performed by humans with their consent and human-authored screenplays will qualify. The changes take effect for the 99th Academy Awards in March 2027, addressing growing concerns about AI in Hollywood following the 2023 strikes.
NordVPN has integrated an AI Voice Detector into its Chrome extension to help users identify audio deepfakes in real-time. Developed with NordLabs cybersecurity experts, the tool analyzes acoustic patterns to distinguish between human and AI-generated voices while maintaining user privacy. The feature addresses growing concerns about voice-cloning scams and misinformation spreading across the web.
Amazon launched an AI podcast feature that generates audio summaries for millions of products, but early examples show AI hosts enthusiastically discussing adult diaper cream and fake dog poop. The Join the chat feature lets shoppers interact with AI-generated podcast hosts, though social media reactions suggest the automated infomercial approach may have missed the mark on what customers actually want.
OpenAI confirms India as the biggest user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0 since launch, with 5 million downloads during the first week. While Indian users drive strong adoption through self-expression and pop culture content, global engagement shows only modest 1% gains. Emerging markets like Pakistan and Indonesia see sharper spikes up to 79% in app downloads.
Spotify introduced a 'Verified by Spotify' badge with a green checkmark to help listeners identify human artists amid rising AI-generated content. The company confirms over 99% of actively searched artists will receive verification at launch, while AI personas remain ineligible. This follows reports that 44% of daily uploads on rival platform Deezer are AI-generated tracks.
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