Spreading

This week, former President Donald Trump shared a series of AI-generated images on his Truth Social platform that falsely depicted pop star Taylor Swift and her fans endorsing his presidential campaign. The images, which showed women in “Swifties for Trump” T-shirts, were created by the John Milton Freedom Foundation, a shadowy Texas-based non-profit with a...

Paris, France – Groups linked to the Russian government are leveraging online disinformation campaigns to undermine the 2024 Paris Olympics, spreading false narratives and portraying the city as a crime-ridden, chaotic environment. A viral music video, featuring an actor resembling French President Emmanuel Macron and AI-generated images of rats, trash, and...

In the wake of the tragic stabbing attack in Southport that claimed the lives of three children, extremist groups have harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to amplify their messages and mobilize supporters. An AI-generated image depicting men in traditional Muslim attire outside the Houses of Parliament, alongside inflammatory content, was shared widely on...

OpenAI faced a cybersecurity breach in April 2023, where a malicious actor accessed an internal forum used for discussing company developments, as reported recently. Although no critical systems or training data were compromised, confidential information shared on the forum was breached. The incident, undisclosed to the public but communicated to employees...

A new report from UNESCO underscores the critical need for AI developers to adhere to ethical standards, particularly in preventing the spread of misinformation about historical tragedies like the Holocaust. UNESCO warns that AI, widely used by young people for education and entertainment, can inadvertently perpetuate falsehoods if not carefully managed. Au...

OpenAI has appointed retired Army General Paul M. Nakasone to its board of directors, where he will oversee cybersecurity matters as part of the company’s Safety and Security Committee. General Nakasone brings extensive experience from his leadership roles in U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, as well as his command positions in various el...