Deepfakes a major concern for general election, say IT professionals
A survey of IT staff revealed concerns about the use of AI-generated content to undermine democratic processes.
Source: independent.co.uk
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IT professionals fear AI-generated fake content could influence general election
A survey of technology professionals found 65% said they are concerned an election result could be affected by misleading AI-generated content
Source: mirror.co.uk
UK in critical need of regulation to fight misinformation online
Misinformation, where it is generated by AI, poses an exponential threat due to the ease with which plausible false content can be created and spread.
United Kingdom Chris Morris Craig Terron Electoral Commission Department For Science World Economic Forum
Source: computerweekly.com
Police launch inquiry after MPs targeted in apparent 'spear-phishing' attack | Police
At least a dozen people sent suspicious messages, with senior figures suggesting foreign state could be culprit
Alicia Kearns Iain Duncan Smith Ciaran Martin Sophia Gaston Parliamentary Security Department United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre
Source: theguardian.com
UK Claims China Behind Cyber Attacks On MPs And Voters
The U.K. has ramped up allegations of Chinese hacking, formally accusing the country of cyber campaigns against members of Parliament and the U.K. Electoral Commission.
Source: forbes.com
UK fears China and Russia are behind Princess Kate conspiracy theories
Whitehall figures fear hostile states have helped to fuel wild conspiracy theories in an attempt to destabilise the nation. China , Russia and Iran are...
Source: nzherald.co.nz
China, Russia and Iran 'spreading vile conspiracy theories' about Kate Middleton to destabilise UK
China, Russia and Iran are believed to have fuelled online conspiracy theories about the Princess of Wales in the weeks before she revealed she was receiving treatment for cancer
Source: mirror.co.uk
China, Russia and Iran 'behind wild conspiracy theories about Princess of Wales' in...
China, Russia and Iran are behind the online slurs against the Princess of Wales to try and destabilise Britain, sources have claimed.
Source: lbc.co.uk
Chinese hackers targeted Electoral Commission and politicians, say security services
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden says Britain ‘will not tolerate malicious cyber-activity targeting our democratic institutions’
Source: theguardian.com
UK holds China state-affiliated organisations and individuals responsible for malicious cyber activity
UK calls out pattern of malicious cyber activity by Chinese state-affiliated organisations and individuals targeting democratic institutions and parliamentarians.
Source: gov.uk