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French prosecutors suspect Elon Musk deliberately encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value

French prosecutors have alerted US authorities to suspicions that Elon Musk may have deliberately encouraged the Grok AI deepfakes controversy to artificially boost X's value. The investigation centers on whether the sexualized deepfakes scandal was orchestrated ahead of a planned June 2026 stock market listing involving SpaceX and xAI merger.

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French prosecutors suspect Elon Musk deliberately encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value

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Luke Littler moves to trademark his face to combat AI fakes and protect commercial interests

The 19-year-old darts world champion has applied to the Intellectual Property Office to trademark his face, aiming to prevent unauthorized use of his image through generative AI and fake products. Littler joins celebrities like Matthew McConaughey and Cole Palmer in protecting their likeness as AI-generated deepfakes surge across entertainment and sports.

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Luke Littler moves to trademark his face to combat AI fakes and protect commercial interests

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Trump AI Framework Seeks Federal Control While Shifting Child Safety Burden to Parents

The Trump administration released a legislative framework for AI regulation that would centralize power in Washington by preempting state AI laws. The plan prioritizes innovation over strict oversight, places significant responsibility on parents for child safety, and avoids creating new federal regulatory bodies. Critics argue it provides inadequate safeguards while limiting states' ability to act as early regulators of emerging risks.

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Trump AI Framework Seeks Federal Control While Shifting Child Safety Burden to Parents

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Over Half of U.S. Teens Use AI Nudification Tools to Create Sexualized Images, Study Reveals

A George Mason University study found that 55% of surveyed U.S. teens have used AI to create fake nude images, with more than a third reporting non-consensual image creation. The research reveals AI nudification has become normalized among adolescents, raising urgent questions about consent and privacy in the age of AI-powered tools.

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Over Half of U.S. Teens Use AI Nudification Tools to Create Sexualized Images, Study Reveals

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AI-Generated Val Kilmer to Posthumously Appear in As Deep as the Grave After His Death

Val Kilmer died in April 2025 at age 65, but will star in As Deep as the Grave through AI technology. The actor was cast five years ago but throat cancer complications prevented filming. His daughter Mercedes Kilmer approved the digital resurrection, calling it aligned with her father's optimism about emerging technologies in storytelling.

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AI-Generated Val Kilmer to Posthumously Appear in As Deep as the Grave After His Death

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UK Government Plans AI Content Labelling Requirements to Combat Deepfakes and Disinformation

Britain is considering mandatory labelling for AI-generated content as part of broader copyright reforms aimed at protecting consumers from deepfakes while balancing creative industries' rights with AI innovation. Technology minister Liz Kendall announced the government has abandoned its previous approach after extensive stakeholder consultation.

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UK Government Plans AI Content Labelling Requirements to Combat Deepfakes and Disinformation

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PixVideo AI video app banned ad implied users could remove women's clothing without consent

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority banned a YouTube ad for PixVideo - AI Video Maker after eight complaints alleged it sexualised women. The ad showed before-and-after images suggesting the AI video app could digitally remove clothing, with text reading "Erase anything." The regulator ruled the banned ad promoted harmful gender stereotypes and condoned altering women's bodies without consent, despite PixVideo's claims it prohibits such content.

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PixVideo AI video app banned ad implied users could remove women's clothing without consent

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Zendaya reveals many fooled by viral AI-generated wedding photos with Tom Holland

Zendaya addressed the widespread deception caused by AI-generated wedding photos showing her and Tom Holland. Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the actress revealed that fans and even people in her personal life were fooled by fake images, with some upset about not receiving wedding invites. The incident highlights growing concerns about the realism of AI-generated content on social media.

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Zendaya reveals many fooled by viral AI-generated wedding photos with Tom Holland

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Hollywood reframes AI as infrastructure while studios navigate creative boundaries and job concerns

Major studios like Netflix and Amazon are actively integrating AI into filmmaking workflows, from post-production to viewer experiences. While Steven Spielberg and other creatives resist AI replacing human artists, the entertainment industry is shifting from resistance to selective adoption, raising questions about copyright concerns, job displacement, and the future of storytelling.

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Hollywood reframes AI as infrastructure while studios navigate creative boundaries and job concerns

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Tennessee Teens Sue Elon Musk's xAI Over Grok AI-Generated Child Abuse Images

Three Tennessee teenagers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging the company deliberately designed Grok AI to generate sexually explicit images of real people, including minors. The lawsuit claims xAI prioritized profit over safety by refusing to implement industry-standard guardrails, resulting in thousands of victimized children whose school photos were transformed into child sexual abuse material.

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Tennessee Teens Sue Elon Musk's xAI Over Grok AI-Generated Child Abuse Images

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Benjamin Netanyahu fights deepfake rumors as AI erodes trust in what's real

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is battling widespread social media conspiracy theories claiming he's been replaced by an AI-generated clone. Despite posting proof of life videos, skeptics continue analyzing footage for visual inconsistencies, highlighting how artificial intelligence has created a crisis of trust where even authentic content faces scrutiny. The incident reveals the growing challenge of proving reality in an age of sophisticated deepfakes.

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Benjamin Netanyahu fights deepfake rumors as AI erodes trust in what's real

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AI-driven financial fraud yields 4.5x more profit as global losses hit $442 billion, Interpol warns

Interpol's latest global financial fraud threat assessment reveals that AI has transformed cybercrime into a highly profitable industry. Financial fraud schemes using AI are 4.5 times more profitable than traditional methods, with global losses reaching $442 billion in 2025. Criminals deploy deepfake technology, voice cloning, and fraud-as-a-service platforms to execute sophisticated scams at unprecedented scale.

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AI-driven financial fraud yields 4.5x more profit as global losses hit $442 billion, Interpol warns

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AI Face Models Apply for Jobs Running Deepfake Video Scams, Making 100 Calls Per Day

Dozens of recruitment channels on Telegram are seeking AI face models to conduct pig-butchering scams via deepfake video calls. Workers from Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, and Asia apply for roles requiring up to 100 video calls daily, using face-swapping technology to manipulate victims into cryptocurrency and romance scams across Southeast Asia.

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AI Face Models Apply for Jobs Running Deepfake Video Scams, Making 100 Calls Per Day

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Trump accuses Iran of weaponizing AI to spread disinformation amid escalating media tensions

President Donald Trump claimed Iran is using artificial intelligence as a disinformation weapon to fabricate wartime victories and public support. Speaking aboard Air Force One and posting on Truth Social, he alleged Iran generated fake images of kamikaze boats, attacks on the USS Abraham Lincoln, and massive rallies. The accusations coincide with FCC threats against broadcasters over their coverage of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.

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Trump accuses Iran of weaponizing AI to spread disinformation amid escalating media tensions

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ByteDance pauses Seedance 2.0 global launch after Hollywood studios pressure over copyright issues

ByteDance has suspended the global rollout of Seedance 2.0 following intense backlash from Hollywood studios over copyright infringement. The AI video generator, which launched in China in February, sparked cease-and-desist letters from Disney, Paramount Skydance, and condemnation from SAG-AFTRA after viral videos featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt raised concerns about unauthorized use of intellectual property and actors' likenesses.

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ByteDance pauses Seedance 2.0 global launch after Hollywood studios pressure over copyright issues

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