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AI tool creates deceptive Biden, Trump images, tests show
AI tool creates deceptive Biden, Trump images, tests show
by  AFP

Tests on a leading AI tool allowed the creation of deceptive and incriminating images of President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a watchdog said Wednesday, despite pledges to block fake photos of the presidential contenders ahead of elections in November.

Apple faces pressure to deliver on AI at developer conference
Apple faces pressure to deliver on AI at developer conference
by  AFP

Apple is expected to make the case next week that it is not being left behind as tech world rivals blaze ahead with artificial intelligence. Since Apple makes most of its money from selling iPhones and other hardware, AI integrations will likely focus on its devices and services working more seamlessly together, said Creative Strategies analyst Carolina Milanesi.

'All Eyes on Papua' campaign generates interest in deforestation cases
'All Eyes on Papua' campaign generates interest in deforestation cases
by  AFP

A campaign seeking to drive support for Indigenous tribes fighting palm oil plantations in eastern Indonesia is spreading widely online after taking inspiration from an AI-generated image of Gaza. "I believe the support we're seeing reflects a shared concern with the Awyu and Moi tribes in their resistance," Tigor Hutapea, a lawyer for the tribes, told AFP about the online campaign.

Italy fines Meta over data breach, account management
Italy fines Meta over data breach, account management
by  AFP

Italy's competition authority on Wednesday fined global tech giant Meta 3.5 million euros ($3.8 million) for data breaches and failures in managing Instagram and Facebook accounts. It also condemned Meta's management of suspended Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Australian watchdog drops court fight with X over violent posts
Australian watchdog drops court fight with X over violent posts
by  AFP

Australia's online watchdog on Wednesday dropped a legal effort to force Elon Musk's X to remove posts depicting the violent stabbing of a Sydney priest. The watchdog had ordered Musk's company to globally remove about 65 video and audio clips of the April 15 non-fatal attack in a church.

TikTok says cyberattack targeted big names including CNN
TikTok says cyberattack targeted big names including CNN
by  AFP

TikTok on Tuesday said it slammed the door on a cyberattack that targeted high-profile accounts including CNN. The number of accounts compromised was "very small" and TikTok has beefed up defenses to thwart the method used by the hackers, according to a spokesperson.