A false image of a woman named Amelia Carter was shared online in connection with the recent subway burning incident in New York City, leading some people to believe she was the victim. However, Carter herself confirmed on social media that she was "alive and well." Experts say the initial image may have been created by a generative adversarial network (GAN), a type of AI used for creating fake images. The image's low quality made it difficult to analyze properly. The incident highlights how bad actors often take advantage of people's desire for information, promoting their own agendas in the process. Authorities have identified the victim as Kawam from New Jersey, who had recently been living in a homeless shelter in New York City before the incident.
https://apnews.com/article/subway-burning-misinformation-amelia-carter-c566897a3abc073c0a587188e17a7688The Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has taken steps to address the growing threat of internet trolls using AI-powered software tools to manipulate accounts and fabricate trending topics. The CAC has urged website platforms to cooperate with authorities to investigate these groups, enhance their technical measures to detect and neutralize group control software and bot accounts, and implement a long-term governance framework to tackle the issue. This effort aims to strengthen coordination between administrative penalties and criminal prosecutions, ultimately improving the online environment in China.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202501/1326207.shtmlCybercriminals are exploiting advanced AI-powered tools, such as deepfakes and emulators, to bypass biometric security defenses in critical sectors like finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and government. As a result, organizations are facing unprecedented identity verification vulnerabilities. To combat this threat, companies must invest in adaptive, AI-enhanced biometric systems that include real-time monitoring and features such as behavioral and liveness detection. This is crucial for safeguarding sensitive data and transactions, as well as building public and partner trust.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250103090167/en/Biometric-Solutions-to-Combat-AI-based-Threats-Global-Research-Report-2024-Opportunities-in-Decentralized-Identity-Usage-Preventing-Increasing-AI-powered-Attacks-and-Regulatory-Compliance---ResearchAndMarkets.comNAVER D2SF's portfolio company GenGenAI received the Innovation Award at CES 2025 for its AI synthetic data technology. The company, founded just three months prior, specializes in generating diverse sectors such as mobility, defense/military, and security/surveillance using domain-specialized generative AI technology. Its platform, "GenGenStudio," can efficiently generate data essential for AI training, reducing collection time by over 90% and costs by more than 50%. GenGenAI is expanding its client base domestically and internationally, collaborating with companies such as automakers, parts suppliers, the Korean Army, and Hanwha Systems. The company has validated the excellence of synthetic data through feedback from clients, achieving AI accuracy on par with or exceeding that of real data when using only its own synthetic data.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/naver-d2sf-backed-gengenai-wins-ces-2025-innovation-award-driving-global-growth-with-unique-generative-ai-synthetic-data-technology-302341092.htmlHP Inc. has partnered with McAfee to integrate its Deepfake Detector into certain laptop models, including the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip and HP OmniBook X. The feature aims to help consumers distinguish between real and manipulated videos online, particularly in the face of increasing misinformation spread through deepfakes in areas such as politics and pop culture. According to Samuel Chang, Senior Vice President at HP Inc., this tool provides everyday value in defending against AI-facilitated scams, while Steve Grobman, Chief Technology Officer at McAfee, notes that it enables consumers to make better-informed decisions by distinguishing real from manipulated content.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250103596300/en/McAfee-Brings-McAfee-Deepfake-Detector-to-Select-HP-Copilot-PCsTwelve companies supported by the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) have received Innovation Awards at the CES Innovation Awards program, a record-breaking number of submissions were received in the 2025 awards program. The honorees include startups from various categories such as artificial intelligence, digital health, and smart cities. Notably, Viva Innovation developed an AI-powered polyp detection solution that received recognition in both the AI and Human Security categories. Other notable companies include Verses, a music-tech startup; ILias AI, which developed a digital sniffer dog drug detection scanner; and Nuvilab, a South Korean startup specializing in AI-driven nutrition care solutions for food services.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/incheon-shines-bright-at-ces-2025-13-innovation-awards-won-by-incheon-startups-302341081.htmlThe Indonesian Constitutional Court has ruled that a provision in the country's election law regarding "self-image" is unconstitutional. The court found that the phrase, which allows candidates to use photographs or images of themselves, can be misinterpreted and exploited by using artificial intelligence (AI) to create manipulated photos. This could lead to false information being spread to voters, undermining their ability to make informed decisions. As a result, the court has struck down the provision, citing concerns that excessive image manipulation through AI can damage democracy.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1959473/constitutional-court-rules-against-excessive-use-of-ai-manipulated-images-for-election-campaignJaguar Land Rover (JLR) is enhancing its infotainment system with voice and AI technology to provide a more personalized in-vehicle experience for customers. According to JLR's Chief Data and AI Officer, Christine Kemp, this move is part of the company's efforts to delight customers with expanded features and a richer driving experience. The use of generative AI in the automotive industry is transforming the in-car experience by personalizing interactions and anticipating driver needs, as seen in Volkswagen's integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT into its IDA voice assistant, which enables customers to have researched content read out while driving.
https://www.pymnts.com/partnerships/2025/cerence-jaguar-land-rover-partner-ai-powered-in-car-experience/Lucid Air owners now have access to a new assistant that responds to the wake word "Hey Lucid" and allows drivers and passengers to ask questions in a conversational way using SoundHound's proprietary technology. The assistant can provide fast, accurate responses to various topics such as weather, sports, stocks, and more, and also lets users access their car manual and control features like navigation with voice commands. This is made possible by generative AI, which enables more natural interactions with vehicles compared to previous generations of AI. For example, a driver can ask for route guidance to an Italian restaurant that serves thin crust pizza, showcasing the assistant's ability to interpret complex requests and provide contextual awareness.
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