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Cambridge summit links disinformation to corruption risks

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Cambridge summit warns false narratives can fuel corruption, with Professor Alan Jagolinzer urging scrutiny of tech platforms and media ownership.
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Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report

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Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
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OpenOrigins app aims to prove photos real amid deepfakes

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OpenOrigins launches a free app that cryptographically proves photos and videos are real at capture, tackling deepfake-driven distrust online.
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Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads

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Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.
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Umanitek launches Guardian Agent to combat AI deepfakes

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Swiss startup Umanitek has unveiled Guardian Agent, a subscription tool to spot deepfakes, fake profiles and AI-driven impersonation online.
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AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
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Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.
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Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.
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AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.
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UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.
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AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
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Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign

Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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Chinese Government conducts disinformation campaign following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, say researchers. 72 websites are reportedly involved.
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The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation, and fake news

Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders and the economy, says new study.
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New detection tool aims to catch Twitter bots in real time

Thu, 21st May 2020
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NortonLifeLock unveils BotSight, a real-time tool designed to detect Twitter bots using machine learning, now in beta for browsers and iOS.
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From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.
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Adobe, New York Times and Twitter announce content authenticity initiative

Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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Adobe is developing an opt-in system that will allow creators and publishers to securely attach attribution data to content they choose to share.