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AI and Deepfakes Raise Concerns for Singapore Voters Ahead of Elections

Fintech News

A recent study by Jumio , a provider AI-driven identity verification and compliance solutions, has found that a significant majority of Singapore consumers are concerned about the impact of deepfakes on the upcoming elections. This approach mirrors South Korea’s recent 90-day ban on deepfakes before its April 2024 election.

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iProov Highlights Role of Biometrics in Combatting Deepfakes and Misused Generative AI

The Fintech Times

Generative AI, when used correctly, can be a great tool that aids innovation. In the wrong hands, however, it can be incredibly harmful, especially with the emergence of deepfakes. Seventy per cent believe these fakes using generative AI will have a big impact on their organisations. AI: friend or foe?

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Keir Starmer and Prince William used in deepfake crypto scam

Finextra

Crooks are circulating AI-generated deepfake videos of Prince William and UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Facebook and Instagram to dupe viewers into scam cryptocurrency investments.

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Jumio Study: Deepfakes, Fraud Fears Drive Demand for Stronger Bank Security

Fintech News

A recent study by Jumio , a provider AI-driven identity verification and compliance solutions, has found that 78% of consumers in Singapore are ready to change banks due to inadequate fraud protection. The increasing sophistication of fraud tactics, such as deepfakes and voice cloning, has heightened these concerns.

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Santander Ramps Up Efforts to Make Dangers of Deepfake Tech Known to Brits

The Fintech Times

As much as 53 per cent of Brits have either never heard of the term deepfake or misunderstood its meaning, British bank Santander has revealed, as part of a new initiative to warn consumers about the dangers of AI deepfake scams.

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Unmasking the Threat of Deepfake Scams in the Financial Sector of Asia

Fintech News

In the contemporary digital world, the proliferation of deepfake technology and generative AI heralds an era fraught with online scam challenges, notably within the financial sector in Asia. Economic Ramifications of Deepfake Scams The global impact of impersonation scams can be far-reaching, and expensive. ” says Wells.

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iProov Outlines 672% Rise in Deepfake Media as Threat Actors Increase Productivity

The Fintech Times

The buzz surrounding Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) continued throughout 2023, right the way through to now – thanks to the seemingly limitless potential of the emerging technology. However, as the AI space has quickly evolved, so have threats that are weaponising these developments.

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