AI deepfakes
Coverage of AI deepfakes in the Nexus archive.
- Fake Dubai prince scam: how AI deepfakes love-bomb victims to steal hearts and money
Maria fell victim to an AI deepfake romance scam where she believed she was interacting with a Dubai prince through live video calls. Scammers posing as the real-life crown prince of Dubai use AI-generated personas to build relationships before stealing money, with some operations linked to international crime syndicates.
- AI Deepfakes Are Already Flooding Brazil’s Election Courts
Brazil’s electoral court recorded 87 complaints between January and May involving AI-generated videos targeting main presidential contenders. This represents four times the number of similar complaints in the same period during the previous election year.
- New privacy bill would give Canadians right to request companies delete AI deepfakes
The federal Liberal government has introduced a new privacy bill aimed at tightening regulations for companies handling Canadians' data. The legislation would grant Canadians the right to request the deletion of AI-generated deepfakes by companies.
- 'I would never take it that far!' Nigel Farage responds to 'bizarre' AI deepfakes of him fighting Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey on BBC Question Time set
Nigel Farage responded to AI-generated deepfakes depicting him in a confrontation with Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey on the BBC Question Time set. He stated he would not 'take it that far' in reference to the fabricated scenarios.
- AI deepfakes of dozens of Canadian women in violent and sexual images shared online
AI-generated deepfakes of dozens of Canadian women in violent and sexual images have been shared online. The incident highlights concerns about the misuse of AI technology for non-consensual and harmful content.
- AI deepfakes expose legal vacuum in India’s celebrity rights protection
AI-generated deepfakes and fake endorsements have prompted Indian celebrities, including cricket stars and Bollywood actors, to seek legal protection for their name, image, and likeness. Courts are increasingly recognizing personality rights despite India lacking a dedicated statute, with the issue gaining attention after Sunil Gavaskar's case.
- Bald eagle 'massaging' its mate? AI deepfakes collide with the laws of the wild
AI-generated deepfakes of bald eagles, including celebrity eagles Jackie and Shadow, are spreading on social media. Experts warn that these 'AI slop' videos could harm wildlife and public understanding of natural behaviors.
- Celebrities will be able to find and request removal of AI deepfakes on YouTube
YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake monitoring feature to Hollywood, allowing celebrities to track AI-generated content of themselves and request removals. The tool, previously tested with creators, politicians, and journalists, flags AI deepfakes for enrolled public figures, though removal requests are evaluated against YouTube's privacy policies and not guaranteed.