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U.S. Prosecutors Charge Three Individuals in $129 Million Deepfake Fraud Scheme

U.S. Prosecutors Charge Three Individuals in $129 Million Deepfake Fraud Scheme

U.S. prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have unsealed charges against three men—Jacob Soall, 41, Sharon Hazan, 54, and Guy Sheetrit, 42—for their alleged involvement in a $129 million deepfake fraud scheme. The indictment, filed in the Daniel Patrick Moynihan US Courthouse in Manhattan, details how the scheme operated from July 2024 to February 2026. The perpetrators allegedly used artificial intelligence to impersonate company chief executives and lawyers, deceiving corporate executives into transferring large sums of money. The fraud typically began with a message seemingly from a CEO, asking an employee with transfer authority to assist with a confidential deal. The employee would then be directed to call a 'lawyer' who was part of the network, providing payment instructions. The group utilized AI to mimic the voice and sometimes the face of the real executives during these calls, making the requests appear legitimate. Funds obtained through the fraud were subsequently moved to accounts in...
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Neil Patrick Harris Stars in British Film 'Sunny Dancer' and Hosts Disney Showcase in 2026

Neil Patrick Harris Stars in British Film 'Sunny Dancer' and Hosts Disney Showcase in 2026

Neil Patrick Harris Stars in British Film 'Sunny Dancer' and Hosts Disney Showcase in 2026
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Podcasting Evolves with Visuals and Live Events, Shifting Industry Standards

Podcasting Evolves with Visuals and Live Events, Shifting Industry Standards

Podcasting Evolves with Visuals and Live Events, Shifting Industry Standards
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U.S. Imposes Section 232 Tariffs on Imported Patented Pharmaceuticals, Impacting Royalty Agreements

U.S. Imposes Section 232 Tariffs on Imported Patented Pharmaceuticals, Impacting Royalty Agreements

U.S. Imposes Section 232 Tariffs on Imported Patented Pharmaceuticals, Impacting Royalty Agreements
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Two Brothers Pictures Expands Slate with Adaptations and Original Dramas, Featuring Bella Ramsey in 'Maya'

Two Brothers Pictures Expands Slate with Adaptations and Original Dramas, Featuring Bella Ramsey in 'Maya'

Two Brothers Pictures Expands Slate with Adaptations and Original Dramas, Featuring Bella Ramsey in 'Maya'
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Activists breach Microsoft data centre construction site as protests spread in Europe

Activists breach Microsoft data centre construction site as protests spread in Europe

By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Protesters broke into the construction site of a Microsoft data centre in Amsterdam on Friday at the start of two days of rallies that are part of a growing global backlash over the rapid build-out of computing power needed for AI.
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Sky's 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Series Casts Vanger Family, Expands Ensemble

Sky's 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Series Casts Vanger Family, Expands Ensemble

Sky's 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' Series Casts Vanger Family, Expands Ensemble
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The Human League's 'Dare' Album Achieves International Success, Topping Charts in the UK, Canada, and the U.S.

The Human League's 'Dare' Album Achieves International Success, Topping Charts in the UK, Canada, and the U.S.

The Human League's 'Dare' Album Achieves International Success, Topping Charts in the UK, Canada, and the U.S.
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U.S. Dominates African Startup Fundraising Structures, Study Reveals Limited Operational Presence

U.S. Dominates African Startup Fundraising Structures, Study Reveals Limited Operational Presence

U.S. Dominates African Startup Fundraising Structures, Study Reveals Limited Operational Presence
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UK Government Establishes National Centre for AI in Policing to Enhance Public Safety and Efficiency

UK Government Establishes National Centre for AI in Policing to Enhance Public Safety and Efficiency

The UK government has launched 'PoliceAI,' a new National Centre for AI in Policing, formally established in June. This initiative is part of a broader government plan to invest £115 million over three years to support the responsible adoption of AI and automation technologies by police forces. PoliceAI aims to rapidly equip policing with high-quality AI tools to improve public safety outcomes, enhance crime prevention and detection, and increase police efficiency. The center will consolidate AI-related activities, providing a national approach to developing, testing, and assuring AI tools, as well as offering enablement functions to support forces in adopting these technologies. Its priorities include accelerating the use of AI in case file assistance, disclosure, crime data integrity, CCTV analysis, and image identification. PoliceAI will also address the growing threat of criminal misuse of AI through its 'Policing AI Threat Hub' (PATH).
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High-Street Retailers Adopt Luxury Strategies to Enhance Brand Appeal and Market Position

High-Street Retailers Adopt Luxury Strategies to Enhance Brand Appeal and Market Position

High-Street Retailers Adopt Luxury Strategies to Enhance Brand Appeal and Market Position
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Taiwan Audience Study Highlights Cross-Platform IP Opportunities as AI Raises New Risks for Content Industry

Taiwan Audience Study Highlights Cross-Platform IP Opportunities as AI Raises New Risks for Content Industry

Taiwanese audiences are consuming entertainment across film, television, music, publishing and gaming, creating opportunities for cross-platform IP development, according to research presented by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei on Friday. At the “Exclusive Insights Report: Taiwan Cross-Platform Audience Data × AI Application Evaluation” session, TAICCA research […]