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Meta's AI chatbot flaw let hackers take over 34,000 Instagram accounts without passwords

A critical AI security vulnerability in Meta's customer service system allowed hackers to reset Instagram account passwords simply by asking a chatbot. The breach affected 34,000 accounts, including Barack Obama's former White House page and major brands like Sephora. Of those, 20,000 were fully compromised, exposing personal data including email addresses and phone numbers.

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Meta's AI chatbot flaw let hackers take over 34,000 Instagram accounts without passwords

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Spencer Pratt pushes election fraud claims after finishing third in Los Angeles mayoral race

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is promoting conspiracy theories after losing the Los Angeles mayoral primary, despite finishing with 26 percent of votes in line with expectations. Trump and supporters amplify unsubstantiated claims of fraud as progressive councilmember Nithya Raman overtakes Pratt for the run-off spot against Mayor Karen Bass.

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Spencer Pratt pushes election fraud claims after finishing third in Los Angeles mayoral race

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Nigel Farage and Bank of England issue warnings as deepfake videos promote cryptocurrency scams on X

Deepfake videos depicting Nigel Farage and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey in violent altercations on a fake BBC Question Time set have flooded X, promoting fraudulent financial trading schemes. The AI-generated scams, which claim to turn £250 into £1 million in 11 weeks, highlight the growing threat of digital deception as authorities struggle to contain the spread of fake content impersonating public figures on social media platforms.

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Nigel Farage and Bank of England issue warnings as deepfake videos promote cryptocurrency scams on X

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Meta AI app floods users with AI-generated clickbait stories and fabricated content

Meta's standalone AI app now features a For You section filled with AI-generated clickbait articles covering topics from royal tea etiquette to fake Rolex experiments. The stories lack sources, contain fabricated narratives, and include AI-generated images of public figures with obvious errors. Meta has not clarified whether it considers this content news or fiction, raising questions about content moderation as AI platforms become more social.

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Meta AI app floods users with AI-generated clickbait stories and fabricated content

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AI-Generated Content Floods Facebook With Anti-Data Center Propaganda

Hundreds of AI-powered spam pages are exploiting genuine anti-AI sentiment by flooding Facebook with fabricated stories and memes opposing data centers. These pages, with names like "Life in Texas" and "History of Wisconsin," generate thousands of likes while spreading disinformation about farmers rejecting multimillion-dollar land offers—stories that are either entirely fake or repurposed from different states.

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AI-Generated Content Floods Facebook With Anti-Data Center Propaganda

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Online Resources on AI and Cancer Fail Quality Standards, Leave Patients Without Guidance

New research presented at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting reveals that online information about AI and cancer is largely low quality and difficult to understand. Only one in three webpages met quality standards, with most written at college reading level despite recommendations for 6-8th grade accessibility. Just 15 percent of resources mentioned AI hallucination risks, leaving cancer patients vulnerable to misinformation.

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Online Resources on AI and Cancer Fail Quality Standards, Leave Patients Without Guidance

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Kevin O'Leary and Trump officials blame China for data center backlash as US AI ambitions face scrutiny

Billionaire investor Kevin O'Leary claims Chinese propaganda drives opposition to his $100 billion Utah data center project, with Trump administration officials echoing similar concerns. Republican lawmakers now demand an FBI investigation into alleged foreign interference targeting US AI development, though critics say legitimate community concerns are being dismissed.

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Kevin O'Leary and Trump officials blame China for data center backlash as US AI ambitions face scrutiny

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Google Search adds Preferred Sources to AI Overviews, introduces article carousels

Google is expanding its Preferred Sources feature to AI Overviews and AI Mode, allowing users to identify trusted websites within AI-generated search results. The company is also introducing new article carousels for developing topics and online discussions, plus expanded Highly Cited labels to help users discover original reporting and influential coverage across its Search platform.

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Google Search adds Preferred Sources to AI Overviews, introduces article carousels

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YouTube rolls out automatic AI video detection as photorealistic content floods the platform

YouTube is overhauling how it identifies AI-generated content with automatic detection systems that flag photorealistic AI videos. The platform will now apply prominent AI labels even when creators fail to disclose AI usage, addressing concerns as models like Google's Veo and Gemini Omni make synthetic content increasingly difficult to distinguish from reality.

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YouTube rolls out automatic AI video detection as photorealistic content floods the platform

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YouTuber arrested for defaming Kim Soo-hyun with AI-generated evidence, police say

South Korean authorities arrested YouTuber Kim Se-ui on charges of using AI-generated voice recordings and doctored messages to falsely accuse actor Kim Soo-hyun of dating a minor. The scandal halted the star's career for over a year and triggered a $20 million lawsuit, marking what experts call a dangerous turning point in AI cybercrime.

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YouTuber arrested for defaming Kim Soo-hyun with AI-generated evidence, police say

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AI Hallucinations Infiltrate Research Papers as 146,000 Fake References Enter Scientific Record

A crisis in academic integrity is unfolding as AI hallucinations contaminate scientific literature at an alarming rate. Over 146,000 fabricated references generated by AI tools entered research papers in 2025 alone, with the vast majority bypassing peer review. The surge has sparked heated debate after arXiv announced bans for authors who fail to verify AI-generated citations, prompting backlash from academics who argue the policy is too strict.

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AI Hallucinations Infiltrate Research Papers as 146,000 Fake References Enter Scientific Record

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Author caught using AI in writing says he can't quit the technology despite fabricated quotes

Steven Rosenbaum's book about AI and truth was found to contain over half a dozen fabricated or misattributed quotes created by AI tools. Despite admitting the errors and facing widespread criticism, the author insists he will continue using AI in his writing process, calling it "magical" and a "delightful writing companion" that he cannot abandon.

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Author caught using AI in writing says he can't quit the technology despite fabricated quotes

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OpenAI Adopts Google's SynthID AI Watermarking as Detection Tools Expand to Chrome and Search

OpenAI is integrating Google's SynthID watermarking technology alongside C2PA metadata to make AI-generated content easier to identify. The move comes as Google expands SynthID verification tools to Chrome and Search, potentially reaching billions of users. SynthID has already labeled 100 billion images and 60,000 years of audio, but questions remain about whether these systems can effectively combat deepfakes.

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OpenAI Adopts Google's SynthID AI Watermarking as Detection Tools Expand to Chrome and Search

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Spotify rolls out verified podcasts badges to combat AI slop and voice cloning imposters

Spotify is expanding its verification program to podcasts with a light green checkmark badge to help listeners identify authentic content. The platform will remove podcasts that impersonate creators through AI voice cloning, addressing the growing challenge of AI-generated imposters across its 7 million podcast titles.

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Spotify rolls out verified podcasts badges to combat AI slop and voice cloning imposters

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Steven Rosenbaum's Book on AI's Effects on Truth Contains AI-Fabricated Quotes from Kara Swisher

Steven Rosenbaum's highly anticipated book The Future of Truth, which examines how AI reshapes reality, was found to contain over six AI-fabricated quotes. After The New York Times discovered misattributed statements from tech journalist Kara Swisher and psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett, Rosenbaum admitted using ChatGPT and Claude without proper verification. Despite taking responsibility, he told The Atlantic the AI tools "fucked up the book" and still plans to use them in future writing.

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Steven Rosenbaum's Book on AI's Effects on Truth Contains AI-Fabricated Quotes from Kara Swisher

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