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New claimants seek to sue Elon Musk’s xAI after Labour MP’s test case

xAI faces wider legal threat over sexualized Grok images

Jess Asato’s lawsuit against xAI is becoming a broader legal challenge.
More claimants have reportedly come forward over Grok-generated sexualized content.
The case tests whether AI developers can be liable for design choices.
It could influence future regulation and court treatment of generative AI harms.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 5, 2026·via theguardian.com

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Image of Thai police in sparkly dresses with handcuffed suspect turns out to be AI fake

Thai police AI image fooled tabloids and exposed a verification gap

A Thai police station posted an AI-generated image tied to a real arrest.
Multiple outlets published the image as authentic.
The station later shared the genuine photo from the arrest.
The incident shows official accounts can no longer be treated as automatic proof of authenticity.

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DT Editorial Team·May 29, 2026·via theguardian.com

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YouTube moves AI labels into view and starts automatic detection

YouTube is moving AI labels into more visible positions on long videos and Shorts.
The platform will begin automatically detecting some undisclosed AI-generated content.
YouTube says the labels will not affect recommendations or monetization.

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DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via the-decoder.com

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I was intrigued by Google's new video-cloning Omni AI - then I considered the implications

Google’s Omni pushes AI video closer to mainstream use

Google says Gemini Omni can generate video from text, image, audio and video inputs.
The product is rolling into the Gemini app, Google Flow and YouTube Shorts.
Avatar-based video creation could be useful for creators while raising trust concerns.

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DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via zdnet.com

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AI was used to recreate deadly plane crash audio, prompting regulators to step in

NTSB pauses some public records releases after AI recreates cockpit audio from fatal crash

The NTSB paused release of some investigation materials after AI-generated cockpit audio circulated online.
People used a transcript and audio spectrogram from the public docket to recreate the final moments of a fatal UPS flight.
The case highlights a new collision between public transparency and synthetic-media abuse.

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via mashable.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via mashable.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via wired.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via 9to5mac.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via the-decoder.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·5 min read·via gizmodo.com

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Stephen Colbert breaks down the weird AI image Trump shared of himself as Jesus

Late-night TV turns Trump’s deleted AI Jesus image into a culture-war proxy fight

A deleted Trump post featuring an AI image depicting him as Jesus became a late-night television target.
Stephen Colbert used the image’s surreal details to critique its symbolism and absurdity.
The episode highlights how AI-generated visuals now function as fast-moving political spectacle.

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How the Internet Broke Everyone’s Bullshit Detectors

Online Verification Is Falling Behind the New Synthetic Media Cycle

Wired says synthetic media is spreading faster than verification can keep up
Official accounts are increasingly using ambiguous, meme-native styles that blur the line between information and hype
Open-source investigators face a structural disadvantage because verification is slower than reposting

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iPhone Fold unboxing video is a fake, not the real thing - 9to5Mac

The Fake iPhone Fold Video Says More About the Rumor Economy Than the Device Itself

A circulating iPhone Fold unboxing clip is fake despite appearing convincing at first glance.
The supplied reporting also says the iPhone Fold remains on track for a September launch.
The episode highlights how believable fabricated media is changing pre-launch gadget coverage.

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EU Institutions Reportedly Ban Fully AI-Generated Images and Video in Official Communications

Politico reports that the EU Commission, Parliament, and Council have barred fully AI-generated videos and images in official communications.
The institutions say authenticity is a priority for preserving public trust.
Critics argue the EU is missing a chance to model transparent, responsible use of AI-generated content.

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YouTube Expands AI Deepfake Detection to Political Figures

Detection system analyzes facial movements, lip sync, audio, and visual artifacts for manipulation
YouTube won't confirm whether Trump is specifically covered by expanded protections
Comes as AI video generation advances make political deepfakes cheaper and more convincing

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