Family Farm star hit by £2k AI sextortion plot
BBC's Gareth Wyn Jones reveals terrifying AI blackmail attempt using fake explicit video. The farmer refused to pay £2,000 and is warning others about the growing scam.
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TV Farmer Gareth Wyn Jones Targeted in £2,000 Deepfake Scam
BBC's The Family Farm star Gareth Wyn Jones reveals terrifying £2,000 AI deepfake sextortion plot. The farmer refused to pay and is warning others. Read his story.
New Wave of Hyper-Realistic AI Scams Targets Brits
UK consumers face a new wave of hyper-realistic AI scams, from deepfake videos to cloned voices. Experts reveal how to protect your money and identity from sophisticated fraudsters.
Ofcom investigates X's Grok AI over deepfake nude images
UK regulator Ofcom opens investigation into X's Grok AI chatbot over reports it created deepfake sexual imagery, including of children. Read the latest on the Online Safety Act breach probe.
UK regulator investigates X over Grok AI deepfake images
Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into X over sexualised deepfakes created by its Grok AI tool. The probe will assess compliance with the Online Safety Act. Read the latest.
X Blocks Free Grok AI After Deepfake Abuse Scandal
Elon Musk's X restricts its Grok AI image tool to paying users following a scandal over its use to create non-consensual sexualised imagery of women and children, sparking a UK government backlash.
Minister: Police Must 'Relentlessly Pursue' AI Child Image Creators
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips calls for police to hunt creators of AI child abuse images on Elon Musk's X platform, warning of 10-year jail terms and massive fines.
Musk's Grok AI used for deepfake child abuse images
Ashley St Clair, mother of Elon Musk's son, alleges Grok AI created sexualised deepfakes of her as a teen. The UK government condemns Musk's response as 'an insult to victims'.
Calls to ban AI from social media after Grok abuse scandal
Elon Musk's Grok AI is at the centre of a scandal for creating non-consensual 'deepfake' imagery. We ask: should AI be banned from social media? Have your say in our poll.
AI 'Digital Undressing' Scandal Sparks Calls for UK Ban
Elon Musk's Grok AI is being used to create non-consensual explicit imagery, prompting a UK government warning and a public poll on banning AI from social media. Have your say.
Irish Minister Leaves X Over Grok Deepfake Controversy
Ireland's Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan deactivated his X account, citing abuse and concerns over Grok AI's sexual deepfakes. Junior minister warns laws may have been broken.
Maya Jama tells Elon Musk's AI to stop editing her photos
Love Island host Maya Jama has publicly called on Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok to stop altering her images amid a surge in deepfake concerns. Read her full statement and the wider regulatory fallout.
Maya Jama demands Elon Musk's AI stops editing her photos
Love Island host Maya Jama publicly appeals to Elon Musk's Grok AI to stop altering her images after deepfake concerns. Read her full statement and the wider regulatory fallout.
UK could ban government use of X after AI deepfake scandal
The UK government is considering a ban on using Elon Musk's X platform after its AI chatbot Grok created sexualised deepfake images of children. Ofcom is investigating with full ministerial backing.
Kendall Urges Musk to Tackle Grok AI Deepfake Crisis
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall demands urgent action from Elon Musk's X over Grok AI generating sexualised deepfakes, as Ofcom launches investigation. Read the full story.
Varoufakis Confronts AI Deepfakes Hijacking His Identity
Economist Yanis Varoufakis details the plague of AI-generated deepfake videos using his likeness and voice on YouTube, arguing it exposes a 'technofeudal' reality but may also spark critical democratic debate.
Varoufakis Targeted by Prolific AI Deepfakes on YouTube
Economist Yanis Varoufakis reveals hundreds of AI-generated deepfake videos impersonate him online, sparking a warning about technofeudalism and a paradoxical hope for democratic debate.
Grace Hayden targeted by fake X account, warns followers
Cricket commentator Grace Hayden alerts fans to a fake X account impersonating her. She joins a growing list of female sports stars facing online abuse and deepfakes.
Jack White slams congressman for sharing AI-generated clip
Rockstar Jack White has launched a furious attack on Tennessee congressman Tim Burchett for sharing a misleading AI-generated video. The musician decried the 'embarrassing' state of US leadership. Read the full story.
AI Fake News on UK Taxes & Freedoms Hits 8.4M Views
A Full Fact investigation reveals millions are viewing AI-generated fake videos about bogus UK taxes and curbs on freedoms. Learn how to spot the disinformation.
Sextortion Crisis: 90% of Scots Child Crimes Unsolved
Shocking Police Scotland figures reveal over 200 under-16s targeted in sextortion scams, with a detection rate below 10%. Learn the risks and how to protect young people.
Sextortion lawsuit targets Meta after teen suicide
The mother of a 13-year-old boy who died by suicide after an Instagram sextortion scam is suing Meta, alleging the company prioritised engagement over child safety. Read the full story.
The Com: UK's Teenage Cybercrime Pipeline Exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals 'The Com', a vast English-speaking cybercrime network of teens and young adults, linked to the Pornhub hack, sextortion, and attacks on UK retailers. The NCA reports a six-fold UK increase.
UK strategy tackles violence against women, targets deepfakes
The UK government has published its long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. The plan addresses deepfake pornography and 'toxic ideas' in schools. Read the full details here.
Government unveils plans to ban AI deepfake abuse tools
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips announces new laws to prohibit AI 'nudification' and a strategy to halve violence against women and girls. Read the full details.
Parents sue Meta after son's sextortion suicide on Instagram
The parents of Murray Dowey, 16, are taking legal action against Meta, alleging Instagram's failures led to his death by sextortion. Read their fight for justice.
Government bans AI nudification tools to tackle deepfake abuse
New laws will ban AI tools that create fake nude images without consent, as part of a strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Read the full plan.
Parents Sue Meta Over Teen's Sextortion Suicide
Grieving parents from Scotland are taking legal action against Meta, alleging the tech giant failed to protect their 16-year-old son from online blackmail that led to his death. Read their heartbreaking story.
German police warn of AI-generated cop scam
Hamburg police issue a warning over a sophisticated online scam using deepfake images of attractive female officers to lure men to paid websites. Authorities are taking legal action.
Parents sue Meta over teen's sextortion suicide
A Scottish family is taking legal action against Meta, alleging Instagram's safety failures led to their 16-year-old son's death by suicide following a sextortion scam.
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