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Sep 10, 2026 · Smiley Movement
A Message From Ella: Deutsche Telekom's Deepfake Warning on Children's Digital Safety
A Message From Ella: Deutsche Telekom's Deepfake Warning on Children's Digital Safety Smiley Movement
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Sep 10, 2026 · The Independent
Inside the deepfake epidemic sexualising students and terrorising British schools
Inside the deepfake epidemic sexualising students and terrorising British schools The Independent
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Sep 10, 2026 · Digital Watch Observatory
Singapore reviews digital finance response to deepfake impersonation scams
Singapore reviews digital finance response to deepfake impersonation scams Digital Watch Observatory
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Sep 10, 2026 · Fintech Singapore
Singapore to Pilot Common Prefix for Govt Calls to Fight Deepfake Scams
Singapore to Pilot Common Prefix for Govt Calls to Fight Deepfake Scams Fintech Singapore
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Sep 9, 2026 · The Express Tribune
Pakistani celebrities embrace AI ‘80s trend as fans question deepfake risks
Pakistani celebrities embrace AI ‘80s trend as fans question deepfake risks The Express Tribune
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Sep 9, 2026 · Bangkok Post
Chinese deepfake suspect arrested over crypto theft
Chinese deepfake suspect arrested over crypto theft Bangkok Post
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Sep 9, 2026 · Yle
"People don't know it's happening" — Deepfake crisis spreads across Finnish schools, workplaces and military
"People don't know it's happening" — Deepfake crisis spreads across Finnish schools, workplaces and military Yle
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Sep 9, 2026 · Phoenix New Times
Arizona Democrat eyes lawsuit over Turning Point USA AI deepfakes
Arizona Democrat eyes lawsuit over Turning Point USA AI deepfakes Phoenix New Times
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Sep 8, 2026 · Chosunbiz
South Korea courts punish student deepfake abuse based on intent and harm - CHOSUNBIZ
South Korea courts punish student deepfake abuse based on intent and harm - CHOSUNBIZ Chosunbiz
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Sep 8, 2026 · abc.net.au
Foreign 'AI slopaganda' network deepfakes dozens of Australian politicians
Foreign 'AI slopaganda' network deepfakes dozens of Australian politicians abc.net.au
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Sep 7, 2026 · The Independent
Criminal gangs blackmailing schools with deepfake child sex abuse images at ‘shocking’ scale, experts say
Criminal gangs blackmailing schools with deepfake child sex abuse images at ‘shocking’ scale, experts say The Independent
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Sep 7, 2026 · KATV
Deepfake scams are growing more sophisticated, Arkansas cybersecurity experts warn
Deepfake scams are growing more sophisticated, Arkansas cybersecurity experts warn KATV
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Sep 7, 2026 · SVG Europe
IBC2026: TwelveLabs launches video compliance platform with Nvidia deepfake detection
IBC2026: TwelveLabs launches video compliance platform with Nvidia deepfake detection SVG Europe
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Sep 7, 2026 · BusinessToday Malaysia
China’s Top Court Issues Rules For Deepfake And AI Content
China’s Top Court Issues Rules For Deepfake And AI Content BusinessToday Malaysia
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Sep 7, 2026 · South China Morning Post
China won’t permit AI dominance; South Korea’s deepfake crisis: 5 weekend reads
China won’t permit AI dominance; South Korea’s deepfake crisis: 5 weekend reads South China Morning Post
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Sep 7, 2026 · BusinessToday Malaysia
Are We Living In A Deepfake Truman Show?
Are We Living In A Deepfake Truman Show? BusinessToday Malaysia
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Sep 6, 2026 · BBC
Nottinghamshire actor says AI voice clone campaign won support fast
Nottinghamshire actor says AI voice clone campaign won support fast BBC
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Sep 6, 2026 · South China Morning Post
What a viral Jennie clip reveals about South Korea’s deepfake struggles
What a viral Jennie clip reveals about South Korea’s deepfake struggles South China Morning Post
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Sep 5, 2026 · PPC Land
Explaining deepfake
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Sep 4, 2026 · Yahoo Finance
Carney deepfake, US trade tensions used to promote crypto investments
Carney deepfake, US trade tensions used to promote crypto investments Yahoo Finance
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Sep 4, 2026 · Politico
Judge rejects Musk-owned SpaceXAI’s bid to block deepfake ban
Judge rejects Musk-owned SpaceXAI’s bid to block deepfake ban Politico
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Sep 2, 2026 · The Guardian
Celebrity impersonators fill the frame in Deepfake: what does it mean to be seen? – in pictures
Celebrity impersonators fill the frame in Deepfake: what does it mean to be seen? – in pictures The Guardian
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Sep 1, 2026 · biometricupdate.com
The Deepfake Summit
The Deepfake Summit biometricupdate.com
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Aug 30, 2026 · NPR
Are you sure that Kimmel clip was real? Late-night AI deepfakes are spreading online
Are you sure that Kimmel clip was real? Late-night AI deepfakes are spreading online NPR
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Aug 27, 2026 · CyberScoop
Former sexual abuse victims say Grok used their images, videos to train deepfake capabilities
Former sexual abuse victims say Grok used their images, videos to train deepfake capabilities CyberScoop
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Aug 26, 2026 · Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Reality Defender vs the deepfake era: building trust with AWS
Reality Defender vs the deepfake era: building trust with AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Aug 25, 2026 · Columbia Missourian
Columbia mayor calls out deepfake parodies circulating online
Columbia mayor calls out deepfake parodies circulating online Columbia Missourian
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Aug 24, 2026 · Sentinel Colorado
Colorado investigates potential deepfake law violation in election video
Colorado investigates potential deepfake law violation in election video Sentinel Colorado
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Aug 21, 2026 · mariashriver.com
STATEMENT FROM MARIA SHRIVER REGARDING FRAUDULENT AI DEEPFAKE ADVERTISEMENTS AND FALSE ALZHEIMER’S SUPPLEMENT ENDORSEMENTS
STATEMENT FROM MARIA SHRIVER REGARDING FRAUDULENT AI DEEPFAKE ADVERTISEMENTS AND FALSE ALZHEIMER’S SUPPLEMENT ENDORSEMENTS mariashriver.com
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Aug 21, 2026 · CBS News
Colorado state lawmaker files complaint over a deepfake video with secretary of state's office
Colorado state lawmaker files complaint over a deepfake video with secretary of state's office CBS News
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Aug 19, 2026 · Spectrum News
Republican congressman posting deepfake videos of his Democratic opponent online
Republican congressman posting deepfake videos of his Democratic opponent online Spectrum News
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Aug 12, 2026 · WCAX
AI deepfake video of NY-21 congressional candidate sparks debate over NY election law
AI deepfake video of NY-21 congressional candidate sparks debate over NY election law WCAX
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Aug 11, 2026 · The Register
Deepfake hiccup unmasks suspected digital certificate fraudster
Deepfake hiccup unmasks suspected digital certificate fraudster The Register
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Aug 8, 2026 · BBC
Deepfake victim calls for better regulation of 'dangerous' AI
Deepfake victim calls for better regulation of 'dangerous' AI BBC
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Aug 8, 2026 · The Guardian
Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves
Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves The Guardian
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Aug 7, 2026 · Axios
Voters face uneven AI deepfake protections
Voters face uneven AI deepfake protections Axios
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Aug 5, 2026 · Axios
Google yanks satellite image editor after deepfake outcry
Google yanks satellite image editor after deepfake outcry Axios
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Aug 3, 2026 · calcalistech.com
Deel acquires Israeli deepfake security startup Clarity in $40-50 million deal
Deel acquires Israeli deepfake security startup Clarity in $40-50 million deal calcalistech.com
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Aug 2, 2026 · Nature
Deepfakebuster: a confidence-calibrated adaptive ensemble framework for robust Deepfake image detection
Deepfakebuster: a confidence-calibrated adaptive ensemble framework for robust Deepfake image detection Nature
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Aug 1, 2026 · instinctmagazine.com
Elon Musk’s AI Company Says Minnesota’s Deepfake Nude Law Goes Too Far
Elon Musk’s AI Company Says Minnesota’s Deepfake Nude Law Goes Too Far instinctmagazine.com
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Jul 31, 2026 · Federation of American Scientists
Google Introduces Deepfake Satellite Imagery: “It’s Fun!”
Google Introduces Deepfake Satellite Imagery: “It’s Fun!” Federation of American Scientists
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Jul 31, 2026 · KQED
Elon Musk’s AI Company Asks San José to Halt Lawsuit Over Deepfake Abuse
Elon Musk’s AI Company Asks San José to Halt Lawsuit Over Deepfake Abuse KQED
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Jul 31, 2026 · The Mercury News
San Jose judge blocks xAI bid to name Grok deepfake plaintiffs, citing threat of more abuse
San Jose judge blocks xAI bid to name Grok deepfake plaintiffs, citing threat of more abuse The Mercury News
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Jul 31, 2026 · cybernews.com
Musk clings to the Constitution as xAI fights Minnesota anti-deepfake porn
Musk clings to the Constitution as xAI fights Minnesota anti-deepfake porn cybernews.com
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Jul 30, 2026 · Ballotpedia News
49 states have passed at least one deepfake law since 2019
49 states have passed at least one deepfake law since 2019 Ballotpedia News
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Jul 30, 2026 · Firstpost
How Minnesota's AI nudification law differs from federal deepfake laws—and why xAI is fighting it
How Minnesota's AI nudification law differs from federal deepfake laws—and why xAI is fighting it Firstpost
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Jul 30, 2026 · MS NOW
Opinion | Musk makes himself an obstacle to Minnesota’s anti-deepfake law
Opinion | Musk makes himself an obstacle to Minnesota’s anti-deepfake law MS NOW
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Jul 30, 2026 · 아시아경제
Musk's xAI Sues Minnesota State Government Over Deepfake Prevention Law
Musk's xAI Sues Minnesota State Government Over Deepfake Prevention Law 아시아경제
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Jul 29, 2026 · Straight Arrow
New Minnesota law will ban AI-generated nude deepfakes. Elon Musk’s company wants to block it
New Minnesota law will ban AI-generated nude deepfakes. Elon Musk’s company wants to block it Straight Arrow
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Jul 28, 2026 · ABC27
Lancaster Country Day School seeking to have AI deepfake lawsuit thrown out
Lancaster Country Day School seeking to have AI deepfake lawsuit thrown out ABC27
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Jul 28, 2026 · MLex
xAI liable for enabling Grok's deepfake sexualized images, UK lawsuit argues
xAI liable for enabling Grok's deepfake sexualized images, UK lawsuit argues MLex
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Jul 27, 2026 · WGAL
Lancaster Country Day School seeks dismissal of AI deepfake lawsuit
Lancaster Country Day School seeks dismissal of AI deepfake lawsuit WGAL
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Jul 27, 2026 · The Times of India
E20 petrol row: Nitin Gadkari moves Bombay HC over 'defamatory' posts, deepfake videos targeting him
E20 petrol row: Nitin Gadkari moves Bombay HC over 'defamatory' posts, deepfake videos targeting him The Times of India
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Jul 26, 2026 · WeRSM
TikTok Is Testing A Way For Creators To Protect Their Likeness
TikTok Is Testing A Way For Creators To Protect Their Likeness WeRSM
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Jul 23, 2026 · Net Influencer
TikTok Tests AI Likeness Detection Tool, Following YouTube's Playbook On Deepfakes
TikTok Tests AI Likeness Detection Tool, Following YouTube's Playbook On Deepfakes Net Influencer
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Jul 22, 2026 · Nashville Banner
Van Hilleary, Johnny Garrett Turn to Deepfake Ads in 6th Congressional District Primary Battle
Van Hilleary, Johnny Garrett Turn to Deepfake Ads in 6th Congressional District Primary Battle Nashville Banner
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Jul 21, 2026 · wkrn.com
Tennessee’s new political deepfake law faces early questions as AI appears in campaign ads
Tennessee’s new political deepfake law faces early questions as AI appears in campaign ads wkrn.com
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Jul 20, 2026 · KMOV
AI-generated political ad in St. Charles County raises deepfake questions ahead of primary election
AI-generated political ad in St. Charles County raises deepfake questions ahead of primary election KMOV
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Jul 20, 2026 · musically.com
TikTok tests AI-likeness detection as Patreon blocks AI crawlers
TikTok tests AI-likeness detection as Patreon blocks AI crawlers musically.com
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Jul 20, 2026 · Android Headlines
TikTok Is Testing an AI Likeness Detection Tool to Fight Deepfakes
TikTok Is Testing an AI Likeness Detection Tool to Fight Deepfakes Android Headlines
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Jul 17, 2026 · The Verge
TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool
TikTok is testing an AI likeness detection tool The Verge
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Jul 17, 2026 · Crypto Briefing
TikTok tests AI likeness detection tool with US creators, raising questions about digital identity's future
TikTok tests AI likeness detection tool with US creators, raising questions about digital identity's future Crypto Briefing
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Jul 17, 2026 · Futurism
Elon Musk's xAI, Which is Being Sued Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes, Sues Grok User Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes
Elon Musk's xAI, Which is Being Sued Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes, Sues Grok User Over AI-Generated Sexual Deepfakes Futurism
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Jul 17, 2026 · Hypebeast
xAI Sues Grok User Over Illegal Deepfake Images
xAI Sues Grok User Over Illegal Deepfake Images Hypebeast
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Jul 16, 2026 · lowyinstitute.org
PNG’s answer to the deepfake problem
PNG’s answer to the deepfake problem lowyinstitute.org
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Jul 16, 2026 · businessattorneychicago.com
The New Wave of Deepfake Fraud Is Coming for Small Businesses
The New Wave of Deepfake Fraud Is Coming for Small Businesses businessattorneychicago.com
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Jul 14, 2026 · WinBuzzer
Meta Drops Instagram AI Likeness Feature After Backlash
Meta Drops Instagram AI Likeness Feature After Backlash WinBuzzer
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Jul 13, 2026 · The Washington Informer
Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Advances NO FAKES Act
Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Advances NO FAKES Act The Washington Informer
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Jul 11, 2026 · BBC
See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test
See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test BBC
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Jul 10, 2026 · Cryptopolitan
Meta pulls Instagram AI image tool, testing limits of AI likeness scraping
Meta pulls Instagram AI image tool, testing limits of AI likeness scraping Cryptopolitan
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Jul 10, 2026 · JD Supra
Part 1 - The NO FAKES Act Moves Forward: How AI Voice and Likeness Rights Could Reshape Entertainment Deals
Part 1 - The NO FAKES Act Moves Forward: How AI Voice and Likeness Rights Could Reshape Entertainment Deals JD Supra
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Jul 9, 2026 · northcountrypublicradio.org
Class action suit against AI makers over deepfake child sexual abuse material expands
Class action suit against AI makers over deepfake child sexual abuse material expands northcountrypublicradio.org
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Jul 8, 2026 · Grandbet88
The Philosophy Job Market Deepfake (guest post)
The Philosophy Job Market Deepfake (guest post) Grandbet88
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Jul 8, 2026 · Yahoo
CAA Calls on Meta to Tighten Muse AI Likeness Protections: ‘True Innovation Puts Creators First’
CAA Calls on Meta to Tighten Muse AI Likeness Protections: ‘True Innovation Puts Creators First’ Yahoo
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Jul 7, 2026 · CyberScoop
Deepfake CSAM lawsuit against xAI, Grok expands
Deepfake CSAM lawsuit against xAI, Grok expands CyberScoop
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Jul 6, 2026 · sag-aftra
Urgent Mass Action Needed: Protect Digital Replica Rights in Massachusetts
Urgent Mass Action Needed: Protect Digital Replica Rights in Massachusetts sag-aftra
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Jun 30, 2026 · Wiley Rein
AI Restrictions in Political Ads: What to Know About “Deepfake” Disclaimers and Bans
AI Restrictions in Political Ads: What to Know About “Deepfake” Disclaimers and Bans Wiley Rein
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Jun 26, 2026 · TechTarget
NO FAKES Act advances: What CISOs need to know
NO FAKES Act advances: What CISOs need to know TechTarget
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Jun 25, 2026 · McGuireWoods
McGuireWoods’ Abe Pafford Quoted in Nashville Post on Groundbreaking Right of Publicity Case
McGuireWoods’ Abe Pafford Quoted in Nashville Post on Groundbreaking Right of Publicity Case McGuireWoods
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Jun 23, 2026 · Billboard
SCOTUS Music Case, Eminem Meta Ruling, NO FAKES Act and More Top Music Law News
SCOTUS Music Case, Eminem Meta Ruling, NO FAKES Act and More Top Music Law News Billboard
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Jun 22, 2026 · ASIS International
Deepfake Identity Fraud Poised to Increase Nearly 500 Percent in 2026
Deepfake Identity Fraud Poised to Increase Nearly 500 Percent in 2026 ASIS International
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Jun 19, 2026 · musically.com
‘No Fakes Act’ takes its next step towards becoming US law
‘No Fakes Act’ takes its next step towards becoming US law musically.com
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Jun 19, 2026 · PYMNTS.com
CPI | Senate Judiciary Committee Advances NO FAKES Act
CPI | Senate Judiciary Committee Advances NO FAKES Act PYMNTS.com
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Jun 18, 2026 · NPR Utah | KUER
Think you can spot a deepfake? Utah Valley University says it’s getting harder
Think you can spot a deepfake? Utah Valley University says it’s getting harder NPR Utah | KUER
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Jun 18, 2026 · Senator Moody (.gov)
VIDEO: Senator Moody Advances NO FAKES Act Out of Committee to Protect Americans from Deceptive AI
VIDEO: Senator Moody Advances NO FAKES Act Out of Committee to Protect Americans from Deceptive AI Senator Moody (.gov)
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Jun 18, 2026 · Public Knowledge
Public Knowledge Warns NO FAKES Act Risks Enabling Misuse of Individuals’ Likenesses
Public Knowledge Warns NO FAKES Act Risks Enabling Misuse of Individuals’ Likenesses Public Knowledge
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Jun 18, 2026 · CyberScoop
Congress tees up No FAKES Act, aiming at AI-generated deepfakes
Congress tees up No FAKES Act, aiming at AI-generated deepfakes CyberScoop
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Jun 18, 2026 · Billboard
AI Deepfake Law NO FAKES Act Advances in Congress With Key Senate Committee Vote
AI Deepfake Law NO FAKES Act Advances in Congress With Key Senate Committee Vote Billboard
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Jun 18, 2026 · TheWrap
Senate Judiciary Committee Clears No Fakes Act
Senate Judiciary Committee Clears No Fakes Act TheWrap
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Jun 18, 2026 · Insideradio.com
Senate Panel Advances No Fakes Act To Target AI-Generated Voice And Image Clones.
Senate Panel Advances No Fakes Act To Target AI-Generated Voice And Image Clones. Insideradio.com
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Jun 18, 2026 · LAmag
NO FAKES Act Clears Senate Committee in Deepfake Crackdown
NO FAKES Act Clears Senate Committee in Deepfake Crackdown LAmag
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Jun 17, 2026 · Berkeleyside
The Wire: Berkeley deepfake expert is flummoxed and scared by what he sees
The Wire: Berkeley deepfake expert is flummoxed and scared by what he sees Berkeleyside
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Jun 17, 2026 · Electronic Frontier Foundation
The NO FAKES Act Could Silence Satire, Commentary, And News
The NO FAKES Act Could Silence Satire, Commentary, And News Electronic Frontier Foundation
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Jun 17, 2026 · No Film School
16,000+ Actors Sign SAG-AFTRA Letter Demanding Congress Pass the NO FAKES Act
16,000+ Actors Sign SAG-AFTRA Letter Demanding Congress Pass the NO FAKES Act No Film School
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Jun 16, 2026 · sag-aftra
Thousands Sign SAG-AFTRA Letter Urging Congress to Pass NO FAKES Act
Thousands Sign SAG-AFTRA Letter Urging Congress to Pass NO FAKES Act sag-aftra
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Jun 16, 2026 · Variety
More Than 16,000 Sign SAG-AFTRA Letter Over NO FAKES Act
More Than 16,000 Sign SAG-AFTRA Letter Over NO FAKES Act Variety
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Jun 16, 2026 · TheWrap
SAG-AFTRA’s Anti-Deepfake Bill Endorsement Draws 16,000 Signatures
SAG-AFTRA’s Anti-Deepfake Bill Endorsement Draws 16,000 Signatures TheWrap
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Jun 15, 2026 · Malwarebytes
Deepfake porn sites are going offline (re-air) (Lock and Code S07E12)
Deepfake porn sites are going offline (re-air) (Lock and Code S07E12) Malwarebytes
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Jun 14, 2026 · The New York Times
The World’s Leading Deepfake Expert No Longer Trusts His Own Eyes
The World’s Leading Deepfake Expert No Longer Trusts His Own Eyes The New York Times
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Jun 13, 2026 · Tech Times
NO FAKES Act Heads to Senate Vote June 18, Putting $750K Platform Liability on the Line
NO FAKES Act Heads to Senate Vote June 18, Putting $750K Platform Liability on the Line Tech Times
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Jun 12, 2026 · Broadband Breakfast
Broadcasters Support NO FAKES Act
Broadcasters Support NO FAKES Act Broadband Breakfast
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Jun 11, 2026 · itif.org
The NO FAKES Act Needs Changes to Protect Video Games | Blogs | Jun 11, 2026
The NO FAKES Act Needs Changes to Protect Video Games | Blogs | Jun 11, 2026 itif.org
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Jun 11, 2026 · TVTechnology
Broadcasters Back NO FAKES Act
Broadcasters Back NO FAKES Act TVTechnology
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Jun 11, 2026 · CBS News
Former Pikesville assistant principal sues over racist deepfake audio recording
Former Pikesville assistant principal sues over racist deepfake audio recording CBS News
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Jun 11, 2026 · thebanner.com
Ex-Pikesville High assistant principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI deepfake
Ex-Pikesville High assistant principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI deepfake thebanner.com
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Jun 11, 2026 · Baltimore Sun
Ex-Pikesville High administrator named in racist deepfake sues Baltimore County schools
Ex-Pikesville High administrator named in racist deepfake sues Baltimore County schools Baltimore Sun
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Jun 10, 2026 · Davis Wright Tremaine
Washington Becomes the Latest State to Expand Right of Publicity Protections to Digital Replicas
Washington Becomes the Latest State to Expand Right of Publicity Protections to Digital Replicas Davis Wright Tremaine
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Jun 10, 2026 · GamesIndustry.biz
ESA warns 'No Fakes Act' fails to distinguish between deepfakes and digital replicas used in video games
ESA warns 'No Fakes Act' fails to distinguish between deepfakes and digital replicas used in video games GamesIndustry.biz
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Jun 8, 2026 · sag-aftra
NO FAKES ACT - A.I. Open Letter
NO FAKES ACT - A.I. Open Letter sag-aftra
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Jun 6, 2026 · Memeburn
Every Grok Deepfake Lawsuit and Ban in 2026: UK MP Joins Growing Legal Fight Against xAI
Every Grok Deepfake Lawsuit and Ban in 2026: UK MP Joins Growing Legal Fight Against xAI Memeburn
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Jun 5, 2026 · Nature
VerbaFake, EchoFake, and PixelFake: lightweight architectures with advanced augmentation for unimodal deepfake detection
VerbaFake, EchoFake, and PixelFake: lightweight architectures with advanced augmentation for unimodal deepfake detection Nature
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Jun 4, 2026 · qz.com
UK MP Jess Asato sues xAI over Grok deepfake images
UK MP Jess Asato sues xAI over Grok deepfake images qz.com
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Jun 4, 2026 · WION
xAI seeks identities of plaintiffs in Grok deepfake lawsuit involving sexualised images
xAI seeks identities of plaintiffs in Grok deepfake lawsuit involving sexualised images WION
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Jun 4, 2026 · Benzinga
Elon Musk's xAI Pushes Court To Strip Anonymity In Grok Deepfake Lawsuit
Elon Musk's xAI Pushes Court To Strip Anonymity In Grok Deepfake Lawsuit Benzinga
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Jun 4, 2026 · The Times of India
Labour MP Jess Asato sues Elon Musk's xAI over deepfake bikini images in landmark UK AI lawsuit
Labour MP Jess Asato sues Elon Musk's xAI over deepfake bikini images in landmark UK AI lawsuit The Times of India
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Jun 3, 2026 · wired.com
xAI Asks Court to Strip Alleged Grok Deepfake Nudes Victims of Anonymity
xAI Asks Court to Strip Alleged Grok Deepfake Nudes Victims of Anonymity wired.com
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Jun 3, 2026 · The Tech Buzz
xAI Demands Real Names From Deepfake Victims in Court Fight
xAI Demands Real Names From Deepfake Victims in Court Fight The Tech Buzz
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Jun 2, 2026 · Nature
Robust deepfake video detection using spatio-temporal features and dynamic difference learning
Robust deepfake video detection using spatio-temporal features and dynamic difference learning Nature
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May 29, 2026 · Nature
Stacked multi-fusion CNN: an adaptive attention model for privacy preserving deepfake forensics
Stacked multi-fusion CNN: an adaptive attention model for privacy preserving deepfake forensics Nature
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May 27, 2026 · IAM Patent
What the NO-FAKES Act could mean for AI and federal publicity rights as Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect voice and likeness
What the NO-FAKES Act could mean for AI and federal publicity rights as Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect voice and likeness IAM Patent
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May 25, 2026 · Google News — Likeness
Reality Check: Measuring Real-World Applicability of State-of-the-Art Audio Deepfake Detectors on Social Media Data - The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Reality Check: Measuring Real-World Applicability of State-of-the-Art Audio Deepfake Detectors on Social Media Data The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
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May 21, 2026 · House.gov
Salazar, Dean, Blackburn, Coons, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce NO FAKES Act to Defend Americans’ Voice, Likeness, and Identity in the AI Era
Salazar, Dean, Blackburn, Coons, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce NO FAKES Act to Defend Americans’ Voice, Likeness, and Identity in the AI Era House.gov
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May 21, 2026 · Public Knowledge
Public Knowledge Urges Significant Overhaul for Reintroduced NO FAKES Act
Public Knowledge Urges Significant Overhaul for Reintroduced NO FAKES Act Public Knowledge
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May 21, 2026 · completemusicupdate.com
Music industry welcomes revised NO FAKES Act, but Spotify says “still work to do”
Music industry welcomes revised NO FAKES Act, but Spotify says “still work to do” completemusicupdate.com
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May 21, 2026 · musicbusinessworldwide.com
Spotify backs US bill to outlaw AI deepfakes, joining UMG, Sony, Warner, Google, and OpenAI in growing coalition
Spotify backs US bill to outlaw AI deepfakes, joining UMG, Sony, Warner, Google, and OpenAI in growing coalition musicbusinessworldwide.com
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May 20, 2026 · Billboard
NO FAKES Act Reintroduced Again — This Time With Additional Support From Spotify and Getty
NO FAKES Act Reintroduced Again — This Time With Additional Support From Spotify and Getty Billboard
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May 19, 2026 · Nature
Attention-augmented hybrid framework with evolutionary optimization for robust deepfake detection
Attention-augmented hybrid framework with evolutionary optimization for robust deepfake detection Nature
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May 19, 2026 · gHacks
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection to All Creators Aged 18 and Over
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection to All Creators Aged 18 and Over gHacks
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May 18, 2026 · ETV Bharat
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Tool To All Users Over 18
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Tool To All Users Over 18 ETV Bharat
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May 18, 2026 · Exchange4Media
YouTube expands AI likeness detection to all adult users amid rising deepfake concerns
YouTube expands AI likeness detection to all adult users amid rising deepfake concerns Exchange4Media
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May 18, 2026 · MLive.com
State Senate candidate Jason Tunney seeks $150,000 in damages in deepfake lawsuit
State Senate candidate Jason Tunney seeks $150,000 in damages in deepfake lawsuit MLive.com
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May 17, 2026 · pkrevenue.com
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Tool for Creators
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Tool for Creators pkrevenue.com
- Platform policy
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May 17, 2026 · ARYnews.tv
YouTube AI likeness detection tool helps creators remove deepfake videos
YouTube AI likeness detection tool helps creators remove deepfake videos ARYnews.tv
- Platform policy
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May 16, 2026 · NewsBytes
YouTube expands AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users
YouTube expands AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users NewsBytes
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May 14, 2026 · Malwarebytes
Deepfake sextortion forces schools to remove student photos from websites
Deepfake sextortion forces schools to remove student photos from websites Malwarebytes
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May 14, 2026 · Trellis Group
Corporate affairs teams feel unprepared for deepfake and AI threats
Corporate affairs teams feel unprepared for deepfake and AI threats Trellis Group
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May 13, 2026 · McGuireWoods
National Media Cover McGuireWoods’ First-of-Its-Kind Right of Publicity Lawsuit
National Media Cover McGuireWoods’ First-of-Its-Kind Right of Publicity Lawsuit McGuireWoods
- Litigation
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May 11, 2026 · American Medical Association | AMA
Deepfake “doctors” are a problem—here are 7 keys to stopping them
Deepfake “doctors” are a problem—here are 7 keys to stopping them American Medical Association | AMA
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May 11, 2026 · Charlotte Observer
Charlotte legislator’s lawsuit over AI deepfake moves forward in federal court
Charlotte legislator’s lawsuit over AI deepfake moves forward in federal court Charlotte Observer
- Litigation
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May 8, 2026 · Deccan Chronicle
Congress MP Tharoor Moves Delhi HC Against Publication Of Deepfake Videos
Congress MP Tharoor Moves Delhi HC Against Publication Of Deepfake Videos Deccan Chronicle
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May 7, 2026 · JD Supra
Federal Judges Set Bar for Deepfake Evidence Challenges
Federal Judges Set Bar for Deepfake Evidence Challenges JD Supra
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May 1, 2026 · The Times of India
Delhi High Court orders removal of deepfake content violating Bhuvan Bam's personality rights
Delhi High Court orders removal of deepfake content violating Bhuvan Bam's personality rights The Times of India
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Apr 29, 2026 · American Medical Association | AMA
AMA urges physician protections against AI deepfake impersonation
AMA urges physician protections against AI deepfake impersonation American Medical Association | AMA
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Apr 28, 2026 · S&P Global
House lawmakers introduce deepfake bill to require AI content labeling
House lawmakers introduce deepfake bill to require AI content labeling S&P Global
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Apr 23, 2026 · RouteNote
YouTube expands AI likeness detection to celebrities and artists
YouTube expands AI likeness detection to celebrities and artists RouteNote
- Platform policy
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Apr 22, 2026 · MediaNama
YouTube expands AI likeness detection tool to celebrities amid deepfake surge
YouTube expands AI likeness detection tool to celebrities amid deepfake surge MediaNama
- Platform policy
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Apr 22, 2026 · Marsha Blackburn Senator (.gov)
Blackburn, Welch Hold Roundtable with Over 20 Artists Who Support NO FAKES Act a...
Blackburn, Welch Hold Roundtable with Over 20 Artists Who Support NO FAKES Act a... Marsha Blackburn Senator (.gov)
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Apr 21, 2026 · TechCrunch
YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities
YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities TechCrunch
- Platform policy
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Apr 21, 2026 · Digital Trends
YouTube is coming for celebrity deepfakes with new AI likeness detection tech
YouTube is coming for celebrity deepfakes with new AI likeness detection tech Digital Trends
- Platform policy
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Apr 21, 2026 · TheWrap
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Access to Celebs, Talent Agencies
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Access to Celebs, Talent Agencies TheWrap
- Platform policy
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Apr 20, 2026 · investigatetv.com
Deepfake scams infiltrate social media as voice cloning becomes easier
Deepfake scams infiltrate social media as voice cloning becomes easier investigatetv.com
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Apr 20, 2026 · Nature
Spatiotemporal deep learning for real-time video-based deepfake detection using 3DCNN, 3DResNet, TCN, and VAE
Spatiotemporal deep learning for real-time video-based deepfake detection using 3DCNN, 3DResNet, TCN, and VAE Nature
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Apr 14, 2026 · Surfshark
Global deepfake fraud reaches $2.19B — US leads in losses
Global deepfake fraud reaches $2.19B — US leads in losses Surfshark
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Apr 14, 2026 · Startup Fortune
YouTube's ban on Iran's Lego-style AI propaganda videos sets a new precedent for how platforms police state-sponsored synthetic media
YouTube's ban on Iran's Lego-style AI propaganda videos sets a new precedent for how platforms police state-sponsored synthetic media Startup Fortune
- Platform policy
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Apr 14, 2026 · LawFuel.com
Australian Billionaire’s Law Firm Takes Meta’s Section 230 Shield to the Mat Over Deepfake Scam Ads
Australian Billionaire’s Law Firm Takes Meta’s Section 230 Shield to the Mat Over Deepfake Scam Ads LawFuel.com
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Apr 13, 2026 · PYMNTS.com
Meta Developing AI Likeness of CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Meta Developing AI Likeness of CEO Mark Zuckerberg PYMNTS.com
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Apr 9, 2026 · Lawfare
Grammarly Lawsuit Shows Existing Laws Can Combat Deepfakes
Grammarly Lawsuit Shows Existing Laws Can Combat Deepfakes Lawfare
- Litigation
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Apr 8, 2026 · Nature
A hybrid spatial–frequency attention-based algorithm using efficientnet for robust and interpretable deepfake detection
A hybrid spatial–frequency attention-based algorithm using efficientnet for robust and interpretable deepfake detection Nature
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Apr 8, 2026 · FOX 35 Orlando
Deputy tricked by deepfake video on social media; suspect arrested
Deputy tricked by deepfake video on social media; suspect arrested FOX 35 Orlando
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Apr 3, 2026 · Ballotpedia News
15 deepfake bills enacted so far this year, number of states with deepfake laws remains the same
15 deepfake bills enacted so far this year, number of states with deepfake laws remains the same Ballotpedia News
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Apr 1, 2026 · Huntress
Deepfake vs. the Three-Finger Test
Deepfake vs. the Three-Finger Test Huntress
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Mar 24, 2026 · DiCello Levitt
City of Baltimore Sues Over Grok AI’s Role in Generating Non-Consensual Sexualized Deepfakes
City of Baltimore Sues Over Grok AI’s Role in Generating Non-Consensual Sexualized Deepfakes DiCello Levitt
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Mar 24, 2026 · statescoop.com
Baltimore sues X, claiming Grok lacks ‘meaningful guardrails’ for explicit deepfakes
Baltimore sues X, claiming Grok lacks ‘meaningful guardrails’ for explicit deepfakes statescoop.com
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Mar 24, 2026 · CNBC
Baltimore is first U.S. city to sue over Grok deepfake porn as legal pressure mounts on Musk's xAI
Baltimore is first U.S. city to sue over Grok deepfake porn as legal pressure mounts on Musk's xAI CNBC
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Mar 24, 2026 · CBC
Alberta to change legislation allowing lawsuits over sharing deepfake intimate images
Alberta to change legislation allowing lawsuits over sharing deepfake intimate images CBC
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Mar 23, 2026 · Nature
Compressed deepfake detection via GA-LASSO selection of deep features and machine learning models
Compressed deepfake detection via GA-LASSO selection of deep features and machine learning models Nature
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Mar 23, 2026 · Global News
Alberta plans law change to allow lawsuits over deepfake intimate image sharing
Alberta plans law change to allow lawsuits over deepfake intimate image sharing Global News
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Mar 21, 2026 · UN News
When justice fails: Why women can’t get protection from AI deepfake abuse
When justice fails: Why women can’t get protection from AI deepfake abuse UN News
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Mar 20, 2026 · CBC
Woman sues N.S. man who made nude deepfake of her
Woman sues N.S. man who made nude deepfake of her CBC
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Mar 19, 2026 · The Times of India
Gautam gets serious on 'fake Gambhirs', moves court over AI deepfake misuse
Gautam gets serious on 'fake Gambhirs', moves court over AI deepfake misuse The Times of India
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Mar 18, 2026 · Axios
Arizona women's deepfake lawsuit targets AI porn industry
Arizona women's deepfake lawsuit targets AI porn industry Axios
- Litigation
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Mar 18, 2026 · opentools.ai
Chaos at xAI: Teens Sue Elon Musk's Grok Over Deepfake Scandal
Chaos at xAI: Teens Sue Elon Musk's Grok Over Deepfake Scandal opentools.ai
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Mar 17, 2026 · The 19th News
Women and girls are taking Grok to court over sexualized AI deepfakes
Women and girls are taking Grok to court over sexualized AI deepfakes The 19th News
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Mar 17, 2026 · Daily Journal
Lawsuit claims Musk's Grok generated illegal deepfake images of minor
Lawsuit claims Musk's Grok generated illegal deepfake images of minor Daily Journal
- Litigation
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Mar 17, 2026 · wkrn.com
xAI sued over alleged deepfake, nude images of children
xAI sued over alleged deepfake, nude images of children wkrn.com
- Litigation
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Mar 16, 2026 · Business Insider
Lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI alleges Grok created sexualized deepfakes of 3 minors
Lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI alleges Grok created sexualized deepfakes of 3 minors Business Insider
- Litigation
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Mar 16, 2026 · Decrypt
Minors Sue xAI in California Over Alleged Grok Deepfake Images
Minors Sue xAI in California Over Alleged Grok Deepfake Images Decrypt
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Mar 16, 2026 · SiliconANGLE
Teens launch lawsuit against xAI over Grok deepfakes
Teens launch lawsuit against xAI over Grok deepfakes SiliconANGLE
- Litigation
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Mar 14, 2026 · Google News — Likeness
Detect All-Type Deepfake Audio: Wavelet Prompt Tuning for Enhanced Auditory Perception - The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Detect All-Type Deepfake Audio: Wavelet Prompt Tuning for Enhanced Auditory Perception The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
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Mar 14, 2026 · Google News — Likeness
SAFE: Semantic- and Frequency-Enhanced Curriculum for Cross-Domain Deepfake Detection - The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
SAFE: Semantic- and Frequency-Enhanced Curriculum for Cross-Domain Deepfake Detection The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
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Mar 14, 2026 · Google News — Likeness
Improving Deepfake Detection with Reinforcement Learning-Based Adaptive Data Augmentation - The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Improving Deepfake Detection with Reinforcement Learning-Based Adaptive Data Augmentation The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
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Mar 14, 2026 · Google News — Likeness
Uncovering and Mitigating Destructive Multi-Embedding Attacks in Deepfake Proactive Forensics - The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Uncovering and Mitigating Destructive Multi-Embedding Attacks in Deepfake Proactive Forensics The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
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Mar 12, 2026 · Inside Investigator
Deepfake bill draws fire from broadcasters, free speech advocates
Deepfake bill draws fire from broadcasters, free speech advocates Inside Investigator
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Mar 11, 2026 · socialsamosa.com
YouTube expands AI likeness detection tool to officials, journalists & politicians
YouTube expands AI likeness detection tool to officials, journalists & politicians socialsamosa.com
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Mar 11, 2026 · ETV Bharat
Protection Against Deepfake: YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Tool To Journalists, Government Officials, Politicians
Protection Against Deepfake: YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Tool To Journalists, Government Officials, Politicians ETV Bharat
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Mar 11, 2026 · Storyboard18
Explained: How YouTube’s new AI ‘likeness detection’ tool will identify deepfake videos
Explained: How YouTube’s new AI ‘likeness detection’ tool will identify deepfake videos Storyboard18
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Mar 10, 2026 · MediaPost
YouTube Brings AI Likeness Detection To Journalists, Civic Leaders 03/11/2026
YouTube Brings AI Likeness Detection To Journalists, Civic Leaders 03/11/2026 MediaPost
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Mar 9, 2026 · Sportico.com
Generative AI Could Spawn NIL Lawsuits Over Deepfakes in Sports
Generative AI Could Spawn NIL Lawsuits Over Deepfakes in Sports Sportico.com
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Mar 2, 2026 · Nature
An integrated framework for proactive deepfake mitigation via attention-driven watermarking and blockchain-based authenticity verification
An integrated framework for proactive deepfake mitigation via attention-driven watermarking and blockchain-based authenticity verification Nature
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Mar 1, 2026 · Nonstop Local News
Washington deepfake law signed by Gov. Ferguson to protect identity rights
Washington deepfake law signed by Gov. Ferguson to protect identity rights Nonstop Local News
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Feb 27, 2026 · Daily Journal
The NO FAKES Act is urgent, carefully crafted and constitutionally sound
The NO FAKES Act is urgent, carefully crafted and constitutionally sound Daily Journal
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Feb 26, 2026 · UN Women
When justice fails: Why women can't get protection from AI deepfake abuse
When justice fails: Why women can't get protection from AI deepfake abuse UN Women
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Feb 26, 2026 · Reuters
Bank of Italy warns over deepfake video scams using Governor Panetta
Bank of Italy warns over deepfake video scams using Governor Panetta Reuters
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Feb 24, 2026 · Southern Poverty Law Center
How Grok’s Deepfake Technology Is Being Weaponized Against Women Online
How Grok’s Deepfake Technology Is Being Weaponized Against Women Online Southern Poverty Law Center
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Feb 24, 2026 · news.bloomberglaw.com
AI Deepfakes Spawn New Breed of Workplace Harassment Lawsuits
AI Deepfakes Spawn New Breed of Workplace Harassment Lawsuits news.bloomberglaw.com
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Feb 20, 2026 · Nature
A quantum resilient deepfake detection framework using enhanced resnext and post quantum cryptography defence
A quantum resilient deepfake detection framework using enhanced resnext and post quantum cryptography defence Nature
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Feb 19, 2026 · Oklahoma House of Representatives (.gov)
AI Deepfake Bill Clears Criminal Judiciary Committee Unanimously
AI Deepfake Bill Clears Criminal Judiciary Committee Unanimously Oklahoma House of Representatives (.gov)
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Feb 17, 2026 · STAT
AMA CEO: Deepfake doctors are a threat to public health
AMA CEO: Deepfake doctors are a threat to public health STAT
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Feb 17, 2026 · InvestmentNews
Legal: Shareholders accuse Ostin Technology of deepfake-driven $950M pump-and-dump scheme
Legal: Shareholders accuse Ostin Technology of deepfake-driven $950M pump-and-dump scheme InvestmentNews
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Feb 12, 2026 · MultiState
State Deepfake Laws in 2026: What's Changed and What's Next
State Deepfake Laws in 2026: What's Changed and What's Next MultiState
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