News and articles on the topic Deepfakes

AI "smashes" furniture: Airbnb landlord tried to collect £12,000 from a female scientist for fake smash and grab

News WTF 08-05-2025 comment
Airbnb had to apologize and pay compensation for the actions of a homeowner who decided to collect money with the help of an AI fake.

The instrument that searched for galaxies now works as a deep-field detector

News Software 07-24-2024 comment
They say that the eyes are the mirror of the soul. Now, researchers claim that they can also be a reliable means of detecting deepfakes. To do this, they would also need to take the tools used to study galaxies and look into the eyeballs with them. It’s all about how light is reflected in the eyes, says Adedjumoke Owolabi, a master’s…

A famous streamer's dipfake forced a fan to smash his PS4 in exchange for a PlayStation 5 — which he never received

News Technologies 04-23-2024 comment
The controversial streamer Adin Ross has a large fan base who are willing to do anything to attract attention — drown a car in a lake or something similar. Ross’s broadcasts are usually accompanied by the promise of a reward for destructive pranks. With the help of a dipfake, the tiktoker managed to mislead his fans.

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