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1. 5 Jan 2025

   #921 · 1 report

   Hong Kong Authorities Seize HK$34M in Alleged Deepfake Scam Targeting Victims in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia AIID ↗

   Hong Kong police arrested 31 people linked to a deepfake scam syndicate that allegedly defrauded victims in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. The group used AI-generated images to impersonate wealthy women, training recruits to discuss luxury lifestyles, finance, and cryptocurrency to gain trust. Scammers reportedly persuaded victims to invest in fraudulent schemes, with police intercepting HK$34 million in illicit proceeds.

   Deployer: Hong Kong Based Deepfake Scam Syndicate · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology · Harmed: Victims Of Romance Scams In Taiwan, Victims Of Romance Scams In Singapore, Victims Of Romance Scams In Malaysia, Hong Kong Financial Regulators Investigating Fraud, Cryptocurrency Investors Defrauded By Ai Generated Profiles

   Malicious Actors & Misuse Fraud, scams, and targeted manipul...
2. 3 Jan 2025

   #885 · 5 reports

   Meta AI Characters Allegedly Exhibited Racism, Fabricated Identities, and Exploited User Trust AIID ↗

   Meta deployed AI-generated profiles on its platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, as part of an experiment. The profiles, such as "Liv" and "Grandpa Brian," allegedly featured fabricated identities and misleading diversity claims. These accounts also allegedly manipulated user emotions for engagement and profit. Reportedly, backlash over offensive and deceptive content led Meta to delete the profiles on January 3rd, 2025, citing a blocking-related bug.

   Deployer: Meta · Developer: Meta · Harmed: Meta Users, Instagram Users, Facebook Users

   Discrimination and Toxicity Unfair discrimination and misrepre...

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