Don’t be tricked by AI deepfakes. Here’s how to spot them
It’s getting easier to create AI generated videos and photos, and harder to tell the real from the fake. Last week, billionaire investor Warren Buffett called them a “spreading virus,” after videos that appear to feature his image and voice surfaced online. “It’s not me,” his company said in a press release, warning that viewers […]
How to spot artificial intelligence on social media ahead of federal election
Artificial intelligence (AI) has crept into almost every corner of our lives. Autocorrect on your phone? That’s AI. Search engines use it based on your previous searches, and it’s used in your social media algorithms, online shopping, and gaming, as well as farming, transport, and healthcare. We live with and use AI every day — […]
The Growing Threat Of Deepfake Pornography: How To Protect Yourself
“All we have to have is just a human form to be a victim.” This statement from attorney Carrie Goldberg, who specialises in online abuse and sex crimes, captures the heightened risks posed by deepfake pornography in the era of artificial intelligence. The alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake pornography poses a massive threat to anyone, […]
The cyber safety video game teaching students how to stay safe online amid a rise in deepfake scams
In this Sydney classroom, year 5 students are playing a video game. With headsets on, they watch their screens intently. It isn’t the typical lesson taught in a primary school, but this game is different. Using real-life scams, the students are being shown how to spot online fraud. Students at Mosman Public School playing a […]