MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto is seeking a Senate inquiry into the proliferation of so-called “deepfakes” or fabricated video or audio materials online. In a statement on Saturday, Recto filed Senate Resolution No. 188 which aims to investigate artificial intelligence-synthesized audiovisual materials or deepfakes to strengthen […]
Just Ugh People are using advanced modeling technology to create, sell, and have virtual sex with 3D avatars of celebrities or — disturbingly — their ex-partners. The porn is made created by 3D-rendering software like Virt-A-Mate and Foto2vam and shared or sold over sites like Reddit and Patreon, Motherboard reports. […]
South Korean legislators are pushing for a new bill to make cyberbullying education compulsory in schools and private businesses after the nation was left reeling by the tragic deaths of two young K-pop stars who faced a flood of vicious online abuse. The law, which is being spearheaded by Kim […]
Investigators with the Victoria Police Department are warning the public – particularly members of the Chinese community – about reports of an extortion scheme known as a “virtual kidnapping.” Police said reports of “virtual kidnappings” have been increasing lately and officers are warning the public to be aware of these […]
- Renowned investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has released details of the actions of some Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) city guards - Photos of them demanding fines from shoppers who litter the streets before setting them free have surfaced online - The acts were recorded at the Makola Shopping Mall […]