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Mysterious New YouTube News Channels Fronted by Deepfake Presenters

By Eric Priezkalns 11 Jan 2022 Privacy & Intellectual Property

Advertising revenues are being farmed using thousands of short videos with presenters who only appear to be human.

Cloned Voice of Company Director Used for $35mn Bank Theft, Says UAE Police

By Eric Priezkalns 1 Nov 2021 Risk, Fraud & Security

The company’s banker was fooled by an AI simulation of the director’s voice plus emailed instructions to transfer money.

Personalized Video Ads by Film Star Highlight the Risks and Rewards of Deepfake Technology

By Eric Priezkalns 28 Oct 2021 Risk, Fraud & Security

Thousands of Indians are making adverts where an AI version of famous actor Shah Rukh Khan says the name of their business.

Every Wednesday we stream The Communications Risk Show, a live discussion program covering the big risks faced by comms providers and their customers. If you missed the latest episode then watch the replay below.

Divya Shridhar is a popular member of the business assurance and data analytics community, who recently returned as an independent consultant after being forced to take a prolonged career break. She shared inspiring advice about success in the workplace and overcoming the hurdles that life puts in our way. Regular presenters Ed, Lee and Eric also discussed the enormous numbers of telecom and online scammers being deported to China from neighboring countries.