stakeholder · SH39

Voters in democratic nations (60+ countries in 2024-25)

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Commission starts enforcing AI Act rules and new transparency requirements on 2 August

EU Digital Strategy (EC)

The European Commission's AI Office will begin enforcing the AI Act on August 2nd, alongside new transparency rules requiring AI systems to disclose when users are interacting with AI or when content has been generated or altered by it.

The Influence Operation That Ran on Borrowed Reputations

Council on Foreign Relations

A Russia-linked influence operation utilized ChatGPT to construct a credible-looking fake research institute, complete with fabricated papers and real experts listed without consent, demonstrating the advanced capabilities of AI in generating convincing disinformation and appropriating identities.

Greek Finance Minister Sues Facebook Page for Deepfake Advert

AI Incident Database

The Greek Finance Minister is suing a Facebook page for a deepfake advertisement, highlighting the growing threat of AI-generated disinformation and the unauthorized use of individuals' likenesses for malicious purposes. This incident underscores the legal and reputational harms caused by advanced generative AI.

DuckDuckGo's AI falsely claimed Donald Trump died of rabies — and it highlights a bigger AI problem

AI Incident Database

DuckDuckGo's AI search feature falsely reported that Donald Trump died of rabies, stemming from intentionally fabricated stories on Reddit that were picked up by a fake news site. This incident highlights how AI search results can be easily poisoned by disinformation, leading to the spread of false information.

Israeli PR wants to answer your ChatGPT questions

AI Incident Database

Israel has initiated a campaign to influence how large language models like ChatGPT respond to queries about Gaza and the Israel Defense Forces, aiming to shape public perception amid declining support. This effort exemplifies the risk of AI systems being used for strategic obfuscation and propaganda, potentially distorting information and influencing public opinion on sensitive geopolitical issues.