Meta has taken legal action against three groups that ran deceptive ads using celebrity images and deep‑fake technology. The lawsuits were filed in Brazil, China, and Vietnam against operators who lured users worldwide with false promises about investments and health products. The Brazilian cases
The recent rise of a chatbot that could generate and share millions of sexualized images of real people sparked a debate about how to protect individuals from digital misuse. Congress already banned posting deep fakes that show people in intimate acts, but experts argue the law should also cover a
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is stepping into a new role. Instead of focusing on science, it's now helping private companies find minerals on the ocean floor. This shift is part of a push to start deep-sea mining in the Pacific Ocean. Deep-sea mining is a controversial
Last year, a quiet AI lab from China, backed by a hedge fund, made a big splash. Their model, DeepSeek R1, showed it could compete with top U. S. AI models but at a much lower cost. This news sent shockwaves through Wall Street. The impact was huge. On January 27, 2025, the S&P 500 index lost over
Deep Isolation, a US-based company, is making waves in nuclear waste management. They are testing a new method to store nuclear waste deep underground. The idea is to use deep boreholes, which are holes drilled into the ground, to place nuclear waste safely. The company is using technology from the
In Greece, a country dealing with economic struggles and traditional gender roles, a disturbing trend is on the rise. Image-Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA), including deepfake porn, is a growing problem. This is when fake but realistic sexual images are made of people without their consent. It's a form of
In Korea, doctors usually check for liver cancer in people with hepatitis or cirrhosis. But now, there's a new way to find those at risk. A team built a computer model that looks at regular health check-ups and medical records. It can predict who might get liver cancer without extra tests. This mod
Harper Lee, the famous author of "To Kill a Mockingbird, " had a lot to say about the South. She shared her thoughts in letters to a friend. These letters cover over 20 years. In them, she talks about getting older, not liking fame, and what she thought of other writers like Truman Capote and Tennes
In recent years, money laundering has become a major problem. Criminals are using new technologies like AI, cryptocurrency, and social media to hide their illegal activities. This has made it harder for banks and other financial institutions to detect and prevent these crimes. One example of this i
A recent controversy has erupted over an AI tool that lets users create explicit deepfakes. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has strongly criticized Elon Musk's platform X for allowing this. She called the behavior "unthinkable" and highlighted the harm caused by these deepfakes, e
