Deepfake demonstration shows sophistication of AI editing tools scammers use to commit identity theft

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of fraud, making it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate real people, create fake identities and replicate legitimate websites, according to cybersecurity experts and a demonstration conducted by CBS News California Investigates. From identity theft involving rideshare drivers to fake businesses created to secure bank loans and … Read more

Deep fake demonstration shows sophistication of AI editing tools scammers use to commit identity theft

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of fraud, making it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate real people, create fake identities and replicate legitimate websites, according to cybersecurity experts and a demonstration conducted by CBS News California Investigates. From identity theft involving rideshare drivers to fake businesses created to secure bank loans and … Read more

Almost 200 House Dems vote against deporting people who commit welfare fraud

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Wednesday to crack down on illegal immigrant welfare fraud, despite fierce objections from most Democrats. Lawmakers voted 231-186 to approve the Deporting Fraudsters Act with 186 Democrats opposing the measure. The bill, sponsored by Rep. David Taylor, R-Ohio, would amend … Read more

New York man freed after 19 years in prison for robbery he didn’t commit

NEW YORK — A man who spent nearly two decades in prison for a roughly $550 robbery was exonerated and freed Monday, after prosecutors said they now agree he didn’t commit the crime. “It cost me 20 years, but they said they corrected it now. So that’s all that matters. So I’m good with that,” … Read more

Hakeem Jeffries won’t commit to blocking additional Iran war funding

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday would not commit to blocking any additional funding for the war in Iran, saying the president has so far failed to justify the war but “we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.” The New York Democrat was asked on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” whether House … Read more

Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged a Florida man to commit suicide

Google is facing a new federal lawsuit from the family of a man who died by suicide after allegedly being influenced by Gemini, the company’s artificial intelligence chatbot. The lawsuit is the first of its kind against Google, though its competitor OpenAI has faced several similar wrongful death claims involving its AI tools. Lawyers for Jonathan Gavalas’ … Read more