AI-generated videos

YouTube allows AI-generated videos but enforces specific rules. Some creators may not receive payment due to these policies.

Kremlin-linked actors used AI-generated videos of Polish soldiers to spread anti-Ukrainian narratives, according to Polish authorities. Cybersecurity experts found Russian-language traces and manipulation in the content, leading to the removal of several accounts.

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) warned about scammers impersonating FBI agents and IC3 on social media to target cybercrime victims. Fraudsters use fake profiles, AI-generated videos of officials, and spoofed websites to collect personal/financial information, falsely claiming to recover stolen funds. IC3 emphasized it does not communicate via social media or offer fund recovery through these platforms.

Researchers are developing AI-generated videos designed to maximally activate specific brain regions. The study is discussed in a Hacker News thread with minimal engagement.

South Koreans are using AI-generated videos of deceased loved ones to cope with grief, with companies like Vaice creating digital likenesses based on photos and voice samples. The practice raises ethical and psychological questions while offering emotional comfort to some families.

Bereaved individuals in South Korea are using tech startups to create short AI-generated videos of deceased relatives. The practice highlights the country's digital innovation in addressing grief.

Venezuela is experiencing twin earthquakes with rescue efforts ongoing, but social media is flooded with misleading videos, including recycled footage and AI-generated content, falsely depicting the disaster. These tactics are spreading misinformation as the death toll rises.

A 78-year-old woman has been victim to a multi-year romance scam, losing over $500,000 through wire transfers, cash, and cryptocurrency to scammers posing as 'boyfriends.' The scammers use AI-generated videos and avoid direct communication, while she continues sending money despite financial hardship and bank account closures.

YouTube has introduced a new AI-powered feature for curating playlists, following its previous release of a tool to detect and label AI-generated videos.

YouTube will begin automatically labeling AI-generated videos to enhance transparency and user awareness. The feature, set to roll out in 2026, uses automated detection technology to identify and mark such content.

YouTube is enhancing AI content visibility with new disclosure tools and automatic detection features to help viewers identify AI-generated videos. Google is also promoting video remix tools as part of its strategy to improve content transparency.

Delivery robots and driverless vehicles are proliferating in Los Angeles, creating mixed reactions among residents. The city's streets and walkways are increasingly populated with autonomous robots delivering food and Waymo's driverless cars, complicating pedestrian navigation.

Spencer Pratt, a TV personality and Los Angeles mayoral candidate, visited Fox News Channel Studios in New York. AI-generated videos support his campaign. The event highlights a new political reality.

Iran is utilizing social media as a key front in its conflict with the United States, employing tactics like sassy comebacks, sarcastic insults, and AI-generated videos. The Islamic Republic has invested in communications and technology as part of its strategic arsenal in the ongoing war.

Scammers are using AI-generated videos of Taylor Swift and Rihanna on TikTok to promote scams offering rewards programs, which redirect users to third-party services requesting personal information. The manipulated content, often appearing as celebrity interviews, is flagged by authentication company Copyleaks, with The Verge reporting the findings.