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YouTube updates monetization policy on July 15 to target AI-generated 'inauthentic' content, focusing on low-quality AI material like synthetic voiceovers and fake news. The platform aims to maintain quality and protect its reputation.....

Recently, a wave of fake videos about the trial of "Sean Diddy" Combs emerged on the social media platform YouTube. These videos use AI-generated images and audio accompanied by false information, attracting tens of millions of views. According to an investigation, 26 related channels earned nearly 70 million views from nearly 900 Diddy videos in the past 12 months. The strategies used by these channels are generally similar, often using attention-grabbing titles and AI-generated thumbnails, which lead to

OpenAI is facing a privacy complaint from Norway concerning its AI chatbot ChatGPT's tendency to generate false information. The case, supported by privacy advocacy group Noyb, was filed by Alf Harmar Holmen, who was shocked and angered to find ChatGPT falsely claimed he was convicted of murdering two children and attempting to kill a third. Previous privacy complaints against ChatGPT have largely involved...

The Spanish government has recently passed a new law imposing substantial fines on companies that fail to properly label AI-generated content, aiming to combat the spread of deepfakes. Digital Transformation Minister Oscar Lopez announced that the law, inspired by the EU's AI Act, mandates strict transparency requirements for AI systems deemed high-risk. Image caption: Image generated by AI, image licensing provider Midjourney. Lopez noted...

Douyin's Safety Center recently announced a crackdown on stock investment content on its platform, aiming to foster a healthy online environment. While encouraging financial and securities professionals to share reliable information, Douyin is targeting accounts using AI tools to spread misinformation and even engage in fraudulent activities without proper qualifications. These accounts often promote supposedly high-efficiency AI stock picking tools to attract users.

Li Liang pointed out that an article titled 'Byte's AI Team Major Restructuring' contains multiple instances of misinformation. Claims in the article regarding the technology vice president Yang Zhen's impending retirement and Feng Jia's departure to start a business are all due to erroneous sources. Additionally, reports about Zhang Yiming visiting Wang Junyu, the founder of Wandoujia, and the Shanghai Mosu Space startup company are also inconsistent with the facts.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the application of AI-generated texts, images, and videos has matured across various fields. However, this has also been accompanied by a trust crisis, as the spread of misinformation poses a potential threat to society. To address this challenge, Tencent recently launched a brand new AI generated content detection tool aimed at 'countering fake AI' through AI technology. Developed by Tencent's Zhuque Laboratory, the tool consists of two systems: AI-generated text detection and AI-generated image detection.

Apple recently launched a new feature called AI News Summary, but this feature has frequently made serious mistakes when summarizing breaking news, resulting in users receiving a large amount of misinformation. Since the launch of this feature, many news organizations and users have expressed strong dissatisfaction, believing that Apple's technology is not yet mature enough to effectively provide accurate information. Reports suggest that Geoffrey Fowler, a technology columnist at the Washington Post, posted on social media, pointing out that Apple's AI misrepresented a piece of news in a summary.

Recently, a research team from New York University published a study revealing the vulnerabilities of large language models (LLM) in data training. They found that even a tiny amount of false information, constituting just 0.001% of the training data, can lead to significant errors in the entire model. This finding is particularly concerning in the medical field, where inaccurate information can directly impact patient safety. Image credit: Image generated by AI, image licensed by Midjourney. The researchers published their paper in the journal Nature Medicine.

According to Southern Metropolis Daily, a recent typical case announced by the Cybersecurity Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security reveals a concerning new model of online misinformation. The public security authorities in Guangzhou, Guangdong, successfully cracked a criminal gang that used artificial intelligence tools to produce false information on a large scale, arresting 6 criminal suspects. The gang aimed to earn traffic revenue from online platforms and employed meticulously planned criminal tactics: recruiting part-time workers to register social media accounts, using AI tools to quickly rewrite popular articles, and batch publishing false information. Statistics show that the gang has published more than 500,000 pieces of traffic-driving graphic information.

After the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the rapid spread of misinformation online severely impacts Americans' perceptions of candidates, as well as public health, climate change, and immigration topics. The development of generative AI, along with its ability to create deepfake content and its tendency to 'hallucinate' facts, may further exacerbate this issue. Image credit: Image generated by AI, licensed from Midjourney. To address this challenge, Norwegian startup Factiverse was born.

As the U.S. elections approach, AI search engines are facing significant challenges. At this critical moment, major tech companies are striving to provide accurate and reliable information to address concerns about misinformation and the 'hallucinations' generated by AI content. In this competition, Perplexity AI has caught attention with its new AI Election Center. This platform offers real-time updates, incorporating data from the Associated Press and collaborating with the nonprofit voter guidance site Democracy Works.

Recently, a study released by Adobe titled 'Authenticity in the Age of AI' revealed that many people feel confused and anxious when obtaining information due to the increasing prevalence of AI-generated content. The survey, which included 2,000 US consumers, shows that concerns about misinformation are growing ahead of the upcoming 2024 US presidential election. The results indicate that 94% of respondents are very worried that misinformation will affect the upcoming election results. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed by service provider.

In Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil, G20 leaders reached an important consensus this Friday, deciding to work together to combat misinformation and establish guidelines for the future development of artificial intelligence. This is the first time in G20 history that the issue of misinformation has been explicitly acknowledged, calling on digital platforms to enhance transparency and accountability. Source Note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from provider Midjourney. João Brant, Digital Policy Secretary under Brazilian President Lula, stated in an interview with the Associated Press that G20 representatives emphasized the importance of digital platforms.