Rapper Elijah Daniel used Grimes' AI voice to create a diss track targeting Elon Musk, fooling Newsweek into reporting it as real. The viral TikTok video, featuring a Grimes lookalike, highlights the growing challenge of AI-generated misinformation.

An investigation reveals that pages on the U.S. government's Vaccines.gov site were replaced with AI-generated adult content, including references to 'gay impregnation.' The same scheme targeted sites for Nvidia, NPR, and Stanford University. Officials have not yet commented on the breach.

A machine learning algorithm developed by a University of Toronto student has flagged eight radio signals from deep space that defy easy explanation. The signals, drawn from a dataset of 3 million, were not detected again upon re-observation, leaving researchers to weigh the possibility of rare interference against the slim chance of a technosignature.

China's internet regulator has issued new rules requiring clear labels on all AI-generated media, including deepfakes, to curb misinformation. The regulations also ban creating such content without the subject's permission or against national interests. This move follows a rise in AI tools and parallels international efforts to address synthetic media.

A study of over 22,000 adult websites reveals that nearly all share user data with third parties, including major tech firms like Facebook and Google. The research, set to appear in New Media & Society, underscores the pervasive nature of online tracking even in the most private corners of the web.

A woman used AI-edited photos to fabricate a years-long relationship with a man she barely knew, posting fake dating and pregnancy images online. The man, identified as Luke, only learned of the campaign when his sister spotted the images. The incident highlights the real-world dangers of generative AI in fueling obsessive behavior.

Baker McKenzie is cutting up to 1,000 support roles globally, citing AI adoption and efficiency reviews. The move follows market jitters over AI agents like Anthropic's Claude Cowork, and raises questions about whether AI is the real driver or a convenient rationale.

A study in Science reveals that AI-powered bot networks can now manipulate public opinion on a massive scale, with organized social media manipulation expanding from 28 to 70 countries since 2017. Researchers warn that these AI swarms, capable of autonomous coordination, are already affecting elections in Brazil and Ireland, posing a growing threat to democratic institutions.

Meta executives publicly described a facial recognition feature for smart glasses after previously denying its existence. The tool, called NameTag, would identify people the wearer has met, but privacy concerns and legal questions remain.

Facebook's Connectivity Lab has developed an AI system that scans satellite images to identify human settlements, enabling targeted deployment of internet-beaming drones. The algorithm, trained on 8,000 images of India, accurately mapped populations across 21 countries with less than 10% error, paving the way for efficient global connectivity.