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Central Minnesota man accused of running fake business, committing SNAP, medical assistance fraud
ByteDance says it's cracking down on AI copyright misuse after Seedance videos go viral
ByteDance is facing scrutiny over Seedance 2.0, an AI video tool creating Hollywood star deepfakes and sparking copyright concerns.
Employee created fake worker in payroll system to steal $13K from N.J. business, cops say
The worker allegedly diverted funds into a family member's bank account.
John Stamos and Tiffani Thiessen 'audition' for Dunkin' Super Bowl ad spoofing 'Good Will Hunting'
Dunkin' tapped 'Full House' star John Stamos and 'Saved by the Bell' alum Tiffani Thiessen for fake auditions for its sitcom all-star Super Bowl 2026 commercial, spoofing 'Good Will Hunting.'
White House claims 'Fake Outrage' over Trump reposting political meme
The Trump administration is reacting to a meme video the President re-posted on Thursday night, that had AI images of the Obamas depicted as gorillas.
Fake Research Is Flooding Cancer Science, Study Warns
A large-scale analysis of millions of cancer studies has uncovered patterns suggesting that a significant portion of the literature may not be as reliable as it appears.
House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science
House Republicans warn Chinese "paper mills" may be flooding U.S. science with fake research, potentially compromising taxpayer-funded programs and grants.
Beware of MHS GENESIS scam sites: Learn how you can protect your healt
If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for managing your care online. Unfortunately, scammers can create fake websites that look like
Cloud storage payment scam floods inboxes with fake renewals
Over the past few months, a large-scale cloud storage subscription scam campaign has been targeting users worldwide with repeated emails falsely warning recipients that their photos, files, and accounts are about to be blocked or deleted due to an alleged payment failure.
Trump Is All over the Epstein Files. Except, Well, the DOJ Says It’s “Fake.”
So we’re just supposed to believe that millions of newly released documents are completely false?
Fake Moltbot AI Coding Assistant on VS Code Marketplace Drops Malware
A fake VS Code extension posing as a Moltbot AI assistant installed ScreenConnect malware, giving attackers persistent remote access to developer syst
Nudify app proliferation shows naked ambition of Apple and Google
: Researchers with the Tech Transparency Project found all sorts of apps that let users create fake non-consensual nudes of real people
Alabama Secretary of State says Trump-endorsed GOP opponent voted with ‘homemade fake ID’
Secretary of State Wes Allen and former Republican Party Chairman John Wahl are running for lieutenant governor.
January 23, 2026
An epidemiology study finds that variations in one gene play a major role in determining the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, X’s Grok AI is undressing users, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg with fake imagery online. What can we do about deepfakes? And, Louisiana communities continue collecting data on industrial pollution, despite a law restricting its use.
Commentary: This is not normal: Why a fake arrest photo from the White House matters
The White House altered a photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights lawyer arrested in Minneapolis for protesting inside a church.
AI Videos Nearly Indistinguishable From Real Videos, Runway Finds
Runway today is releasing its latest AI model, Gen-4.5, that can generate videos from an image. The model, from the startup that specializes in image and video-generating models, is impressive but is likely to underscore growing concerns about AI-generated deepfakes.To measure the model’s ...
CrashFix Chrome Extension Delivers ModeloRAT Using ClickFix-Style Browser Crash Lures
Researchers uncovered a CrashFix campaign where a fake Chrome ad blocker crashes browsers to trick users into installing the ModeloRAT malware.
Global sports face challenges from 'AI slop' misinformation
A study by AI risk management platform Alethea into the surge in artificial intelligence-generated fake content, dubbed "AI slop," has warned sports teams, leagues and fans of the risks posed by increasingly sophisticated digital misinformation.
Clearwater business says imposter used its information, stole from consumers
American Mobile Home Sales said its business is in the middle of a nightmare after a fake company began posing as them and ripping off customers.
AI Pushback: Governments Eye Action on Political Ads, Deepfakes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban AI-generated images from state politics. Canada may restrict “deepfakes” after the uproar over Grok “undressing” photos. New Jersey restricts phone use in schools. Vermont beer-makers are struggling. As we mention here regularly, Decision Points primarily ...
Fake business reviews prompt warning from Federal Trade Commission
When it comes to online reviews, the Federal Trade Commission is warning business owners about fake reviews and how to manage them.Utah is known to have a stron
Fake Patients Get the Best Care
Medical schools are training students in a form of care that the system can’t—or won’t—provide.
The good (and bad) of DoorDash's fake viral story
It had all the makings of a story that would rile people up. And it did. The only problem? It wasn't real.
$10M lawsuit filed against Houston business owner accused of making deepfake sexual content of influencer
A Houston business owner, already facing criminal charges after being accused of impersonating a Houston internet influencer and creating fake nude images of her, is now facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit.
California bill increases penalties for fake liens used to harass politicians, businesses
A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to crack down on fake liens filed against politicians, court employees and businesses that can force victims to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to clear their names and repair their credit.
Federal Trade Commission alerting consumers to the issue of fake business reviews
The FTC advises consumers to look at a variety of sources and check whether a website or its reviews are independent or sponsored.
Marine Corps recruiting fraud: Pressure fueled forgeries, fake records
Current and former Marine recruiters describe immense pressure to find enlistees. Amid the desperation, a culture of fraud bloomed in the Rust Belt.
Westborough publisher explores the internet's impact on science
WESTBOROUGH — Crime syndicates, scientists gone rogue, Russian hackers, fake authors, and predatory journals. How has the internet disrupted science?
You can’t trust your eyes to tell you what’s real anymore, says the head of Instagram
We’re all looking for the guy who did this.
Instagram chief: AI is so ubiquitous 'it will be more practical to fingerprint real media than fake media'
Adam Mosseri offered a notably candid assessment on how AI is upending Instagram.
The Rise Of Fake Casio Scientific Calculators
Scientific calculators are an amazing invention that take pocket calculators from being merely basic arithmetic machines to being pocket computers that can handle everything from statistics to alge…
Man builds his own Apple Watch from scratch in just one week while in the world’s largest electronics market in China
After building his own iPhone 17, YouTube tech guru Strange Parts has now built his own DIY Apple Watch from scratch in China's tech marketplace
Racist AI content is spreading fast — and swaying political opinions
Fake content is influencing how people see government programs, race, and potentially even elections.
AI is getting better and better at generating faces — but you can train to spot the fakes
Even the most skilled face recognizers are duped by AI-generated faces, a new study finds. But they can improve with training.
2025 Year in Review: The best of It's Just Politics
Co-hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta have covered Lansing all year. From fake electors to the state budget saga, they've talked about it all. Let's look at some of the highlights.
Fake Science Is Growing Faster Than Legitimate Research, New Study Warns
New research reveals organized networks linking paper mills, intermediaries, and compromised academic journals
Google’s Gemini app can check videos to see if they were made with Google AI
Incremental deepfake detection.
A Filmmaker Made a Sam Altman Deepfake—and Got Unexpectedly Attached
The director of “Deepfaking Sam Altman” created a “Sam Bot” when he couldn’t get an interview with the OpenAI CEO. Watch an exclusive trailer for the documentary, which comes out in January.
Apparent serial scammer cons Toledo business owner out of a donation to a fake charity event
“Miss Alex” has ripped off multiple businesses this year and is wanted by law enforcement
Starmer urged to stand up for BBC against Trump’s ‘outrageous’ $10bn lawsuit
Ed Davey says prime minister must make it clear lawsuit is ‘unacceptable’ as US president quotes Badenoch to back ‘fake news’ claim
Thousands of fake luxury handbags, clothing found at East TN home, business, sheriff says
If the items had not been fake, the sheriff’s office said they would have retailed for $1.2 million.
Business busted for selling hundreds of fake 'luxury' items out of Hamilton, Monroe County
Ivestigators have exposed a fraudulent business for selling hundreds of fake 'luxury' items out of Hamilton, Monroe County
Fake Windows update pushes malware in new ClickFix attack
The ClickFix campaign disguises malware as legitimate Windows updates, using steganography to hide shellcode in PNG files and bypass security detection systems.
Bay Area sports memorabilia dealer pleads guilty to selling fake Willie Mays items
Trump's former Wisconsin lawyer seeks removal of judge in fake elector case
A former Wisconsin judge who faces charges over his role in Donald Trump's scheme to overturn the 2020 election is calling on a judge to be sidelined.
Fake flyers scam Mount Dora painter; chamber of commerce warns local businesses
The Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce is warning local business owners about fake flyers advertising events appearing to be chamber- or city-sponsored.
'Leaked' Shenmue 4 trailer has "absolutely no connection" to Ys Net, as studio considers legal action
Ys Net is considering legal action against the perpetrator who uploaded a fake Shenmue 4 trailer last week.
AI deepfakes of real doctors spreading health misinformation on social media
Hundreds of videos on TikTok and elsewhere impersonate experts to sell supplements with unproven effects
For Gen Z, cash isn't king. It's a joke.
'It's money that doesn't exist": Gen Z is treating cash like fake money.
‘It was extremely pornographic’: Cara Hunter on the deepfake video that nearly ended her political career
The Irish politician was targeted in 2022, in the final weeks of her run for office. She has never found out who made the malicious deepfake, but knew immediately she had to try to stop this happening to other women
It’s ‘deepfake’ season. Here’s how to spot AI in political ads.
Review sources with skepticism, and consider whether a particular image or video confirms preexisting — potentially controversial — beliefs, experts advise.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on deepfakes, being a 'buzzkill' and what keeps him up at night
Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is perhaps best known for his podcast “Star Talk,” where he discusses covers various topics with scientists from around the world. He sat down with CBC News recently to talk about being deepfaked and what it is about the cosmos that keeps him up at night.